Tuesdays | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Foundation Program is a weekly study program specially designed by Venerable Geshe-la to combine all the essential elements practitioners need to make quick progress on the Buddhist path.

Each class includes teachings, meditation, and discussion. This study program is ideal for those who have an introductory understanding of Buddhism and wish to learn more. Students will learn to receive the blessings of enlightened beings, mix their minds with dharma, and receive spiritual support from the sangha community.

Tuesdays | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Foundation Program is a weekly study program combining teachings, meditation and discussion. FP enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings while connecting with a spiritual community. It is ideal for those who have an introductory understanding of Buddhism and wish to learn more.

KMC SD Foundation Program

We are currently studying The New Heart of Wisdom by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

The oral transmission of the book combined with guided meditations and discussion, will build our confidence to apply Dharma in daily life. By doing this consistently, we will joyfully turn our initial insights into actual realizations of Dharma. Most of all, by building a connection with the teachings and spiritual friends, Foundation Program is the perfect way to enjoy a spiritual community.

Student Enrollment

Foundation Program enrollment is available to members. It is a $75/month commitment that includes FP, General Program classes, half-day retreats/day courses, and Preliminary retreats. Students that are unable to travel to our location due to personal disability or distance can enroll in our home correspondence program. Home correspondence students can attend FP class on Zoom or watch the video replay.

If you wish to join FP or would like to learn more, please contact us at (619) 230-5852 or [email protected].

Student Enrollment

Foundation Program enrollment is available to members. It is a $85/month commitment that includes FP, General Program classes, half-day retreats/day courses, and Preliminary retreats. Students that are unable to travel to our location due to personal disability or distance can enroll in our home correspondence program. Home correspondence students can attend FP class on Zoom or listen to the audio recording.

Everyone is welcome and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. If you wish to join FP or would like to learn more, please contact us at (619) 230-5852 or [email protected].

About the Teacher


Led by Gen Lhadron, an American Buddhist nun and resident teacher at KMC San Diego. Gen Lhadron’s sincere teachings are presented with humor and practical examples that make them accessible to everyone. Through her kindness and enthusiasm for meditation practice, she provides an inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner for our society. Gen Lhadron has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2001.

Home Correspondence Students

Current Book

Beginning October 2023, Gen Lhadron will be begin teaching from the book The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Based on the famous Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa, this inspiring book shows with extraordinary clarity how to transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights that help us improve our relationships and develop greater patience, empathy and compassion in our daily life.

 

"Everyone, whether religious or non-religious, is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from problems and suffering permanently. We can fulfil these wishes through understanding and practising the instructions given in this book." -Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

There are three reasons why we need to study and practice the teachings of Buddha - to develop our wisdom, to cultivate a good heart and to maintain a peaceful state of mind:

Develop wisdom

If we do not strive to develop our wisdom we will always remain ignorant of ultimate truth – the true nature of reality. Although we wish for happiness, our ignorance leads us to engage in non-virtuous actions, which are the main cause of all our suffering.

Cultivate a good heart

If we do not cultivate a good heart, our selfish motivation destroys harmony and good relationships with others. We have no peace, and no chance to gain pure happiness. Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

Maintain a peaceful state of mind

If we do not maintain a peaceful state of mind we are not happy even if we have ideal conditions. On the other hand, when our mind is peaceful we are happy even if our external conditions are unpleasant.

 

About the Teacher:
Led by Gen Lhadron, an American Buddhist nun and resident teacher at KMC San Diego. Gen Lhadron’s sincere teachings are presented with humor and practical examples that make them accessible to everyone. Through her kindness and enthusiasm for meditation practice, she provides an inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner for our society. Gen Lhadron has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2001.