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.

We are currently on break, resuming Tuesday, February 17.  Anyone interested in learning more about this study program is invited to join us for this upcoming class. You’re welcome to attend up to 3 classes at no cost before deciding to enroll. Send questions to [email protected].

Current Book

Beginning February 2026, Gen Tsoglam will begin teaching from the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfill this potential we need to know what to do along every stage of our spiritual journey.

With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies. This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.

Please note that Joyful Path is considered 3 books (Initial Scope, Intermediate Scope, and Great Scope).

 

Home Correspondence Students

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

All course fees are used to run and develop the Center and spread Buddha’s precious teachings. Reduced rates are available and no one is ever turned away.

About the Teacher


Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher Gen Tsoglam has been practicing and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and infused with warmth and humor, making Dharma deeply accessible and inspiring.

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.