We hold weekly branch classes in various neighborhoods throughout San Diego. All of our classes including a teaching, meditation and Q&A. There is no charge for any of our branch classes, but we are happy to accept donations. Our current classes are listed below.

Encinitas, CA

Tuesdays | 2-3pm

Schedule:
Weekly on Tuesdays through Aug 26, 2025

Location:
Elan Encinitas Terrace Senior Apts.
Community Room
454 Requeza St.

Learn to meditate and use Buddhist wisdom to overcome anger and anxiety with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Sarah Hawley.

UTC Area

Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30pm

Schedule:
June 17, June 24, July 1

Location:
Doyle Rec Center
8175 Regents Rd
San Diego, CA 92122

A weekly meditation class taught by Buddhist teacher and retired chemist Gregg Lane. Ideal for scientists and engineers. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help our coordinators.

About the Teachers

Sarah has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since  2015.  Her gentle approach and guidance provides us with great tools for handling current  day to day challenging situations. Her teachings are skilfully woven with humor and  underline current conditions.

Gregg has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1994. He has a PhD in Chemistry and over 35 years of experience as a scientist in Fortune 500 companies. He shows an inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner, applying meditative insights in his professional and family life.