Our Story
Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Lauderdale (KMC Ft Lauderdale) has been offering programs in meditation and modern Buddhism since 2016. Located 3 blocks from the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach, KMC Ft Lauderdale is a haven of peace and tranquility that is open to everyone. People from all walks of life are welcome to experience the joy of meditation and discover practical solutions to life’s problems that can be found in Buddha’s teachings.
Our Founder
KMC Ft Lauderdale is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Founded by the renowned meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the NKT-IKBU has over 1,200 centers worldwide in over 40 different countries. Everyone is welcome. www.kadampa.org
Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Norbu was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested by him to be the Resident Teacher of KMC Ft Lauderdale. He earned the title ‘Gen’ in 2012, indicating that he is a senior ordained teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition of modern Buddhism.