We may often feel our capacity to help others is limited but through the practice of ‘taking and giving’ we can tap into the unlimited potential of our mind, thus going beyond our ordinary perceptions and limitations and learn how to really bring benefit to ourselves and others.
In understanding the essence of Buddha's teachings on impermanence, we can find real freedom from physical suffering and mental pain and the path to everlasting happiness.
Mantra recitation is an essential element of many spiritual practices, as a way of requesting protection, blessings, and attainments. Learn how to make your own mala, as well as some simple mantras to connect with enlightened beings such as Buddha Shakyamuni, Avalokiteshvara, and Tara.
Through engaging in a special meditation on cherishing all living beings we can come to see the deceptive nature of the view that believes our happiness matters more than others. In this way we can establish a basis for developing universal compassion.
We may often feel our capacity to help others is limited but through the practice of ‘taking and giving’ we can tap into the unlimited potential of our mind, thus going beyond our ordinary perceptions and limitations and learn how to really bring benefit to ourselves and others.
Registration Opens Sept 14, 2026
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In understanding the essence of Buddha's teachings on impermanence, we can find real freedom from physical suffering and mental pain and the path to everlasting happiness.
The 2026 international brochure showing the latest developments in Modern Kadampa Buddhism worldwide, and the international teaching program of Festivals and Dharma Celebrations for the year is now available.
The brochure shows the extraordinary developments in Kadam Dharma around the world that have emanated from the heart of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Please share this amazing story.
About the Teacher
Kadam Sharon has been practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism since 2003 and is the Resident teacher of the Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Meditation Center in Asheville. Before Sharon moved to Asheville in 2011, she volunteered as the Education Program Coordinator for several years at the internationally renowned world peace temple for meditation and modern Buddhism, Kadampa Meditation Center New York. There she received teachings and guidance directly from Retired General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, guided retreats, and taught classes. She has engaged in numerous focused meditation retreats and is known for teaching others how to develop a peaceful mind with great skill, lightness, and humor. Today, Sharon is a part of the Special Teacher Training Program and teaches numerous meditation classes and retreats in Asheville, NC, Western NC, and Johnson City, TN. Sharon and her husband have one son.
Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Meditation Center
1070 Tunnel Road, Bldg 2, Unit 20
Asheville, NC 28805
epc@meditationinasheville.org
(828) 668-2241
1070 Tunnel Road, Bldg 2, Unit 20 Asheville, NC 28805 epc@meditationinasheville.org (828) 668-2241
© 2026 Je Tsongkhapa KMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
