Kadampa Meditation Center NC

Kadampa Meditation Center NC KMC NC's mission: to offer the Carolinas an opportunity to learn about & practice Buddhist meditation

Please visit our website meditationcharlotte.org for more detailed information about the weekly classes, weekend retreats, book study programs, and other activities.

Due to extreme weather conditions, Sunday morning meditation class is cancelled. Please stay safe, and we look forward t...
01/31/2026

Due to extreme weather conditions, Sunday morning meditation class is cancelled. Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

01/29/2026

Do you have to convert to practice Buddhism?
Short answer: no.
Long answer: this conversation might change how you see spirituality.”

01/20/2026

New to meditation and feel like your mind won’t slow down?

That’s the starting point.

Meditation isn’t about clearing the mind. It’s about learning to observe it with compassion.

Everyone begins exactly here.

Intro to Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Class: Sun Jan 18, 10am with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
01/14/2026

Intro to Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Class: Sun Jan 18, 10am with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Meditation classes with teachings by modern Buddhist monk Gen Norbu

01/07/2026

A Kadampa Meditation Center is a peaceful place where people learn effective methods for reducing stress, quieting the mind, and reconnecting with what matters.

Weekly meditation classes available

We welcomed the new year by creating causes for peace. With candle-lighting offerings, we dedicated our wishes for a kin...
01/01/2026

We welcomed the new year by creating causes for peace. With candle-lighting offerings, we dedicated our wishes for a kinder, more compassionate world.

Please join us on New Year’s Eve for meditation class, followed by a joyful community dinner.https://www.meditationcharl...
12/24/2025

Please join us on New Year’s Eve for meditation class, followed by a joyful community dinner.

https://www.meditationcharlotte.org/

Together, we welcome the New Year by creating causes for peace. With a candle-lighting offering, we dedicate our heartfelt wishes for a kinder, more compassionate world.

Whether new or experienced, this is a national festival not to miss.Join practitioners from across the country for the 2...
12/18/2025

Whether new or experienced, this is a national festival not to miss.

Join practitioners from across the country for the 2026 Kadampa U.S. National Festival—a rare and powerful opportunity to receive the Prajnaparamita empowerment and practical teachings on the Heart Sutra.

Six days of meditation, wisdom, connection, and inspiration—designed for modern life.

https://www.uskadampafestival.org/


Our 2nd Annual Mountain retreat!
12/09/2025

Our 2nd Annual Mountain retreat!

12/04/2025

Why meditate?
Because meditation reduces stress, opens inner calm, and gives us clarity to handle life with confidence and compassion.

A peaceful mind = genuine happiness.
Everything begins there.

“We need to learn the secret of inner peace by meditating.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Address

Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 1pm - 3pm
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Friday 12pm - 1pm
Saturday 1pm - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 11:15am

Telephone

+19802240129

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Our Story

We are a Kadampa Buddhist Temple located in Charlotte, NC. We offer classes, workshops, retreats and study prograns that are open to everyone taught by our Resident Teacher - Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tilopa. You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend and receive benefit from meditation.

Please visit our website to find out more about us. meditationcharlotte.org

We look forward to meeting you soon.