Normally we relate to ourselves as if we are fixed and unchangeable. As a result, we feel stuck in our limitations. Buddha's teachings on karma and emptiness, however, show the falsity of that view and instead give us a vibrant sense of possibility....
Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. But on this auspicious day at the beginning of June, for Venerable Geshe-la’s birthday, at Kadampa centers around the world,...
In today's culture of social comparison, it's common to become excessively self-critical, which undermines self-confidence and causes feelings of confusion and discouragement.
Buddha taught practical and inspiring techniques for letting go of these old patterns and ways of thinking. By applying these methods, you tap into the intelligence that recognizes your own limitless capacity for courage, kindness and wisdom.
Meditation & Modern Buddhism Course
There are many things in life that we just don’t like and would rather avoid. There are difficult people, disappointments, and loss, or a life that looks and feels quite differently than how we had hoped, imagined, or planned.
The 2025 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 Buddhist 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 our 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 and Greenville, SC. Sharon and her husband have one son.
Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Buddhist 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
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