TEACHERS

RESIDENT TEACHER

A Canadian Buddhist monk, Gen Zopa has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path for over 25 years. He teaches introductory classes, Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program in the Victoria region. Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation.

Sachi is a member of the Teacher Training Program and teaches weekly at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre on Thursdays and Esquimalt Neighbourhood House on Fridays.  Sachi also teaches the Foundation Program at KMC Victoria.  Sachi’s background includes experience in human services, community music, and death midwifery.

Janet teaches weekly meditation classes in Black Creek north of Courtenay.  She studies in the Teacher Training Program and has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 18 years.  Janet enjoys sharing her practical experience of Buddha’s advice and meditation techniques.  Janet is also a member of the Black Creak volunteers fire rescue team.

Jana is a member of the Foundation Program and teaches meditation classes in Sooke on Wednesdays.  In addition to being a writer and working in a public library, Jana gives technical support to the broadcasting of our livestreaming classes. 

Debbi is a member of the Teacher Training Program and teaches Friday mornings at Brentwood Bay.  Debbi has more than 20 years secondary school teaching experience and enjoys sharing the practical benefits of meditation in daily life.

Alice is a founding member of our Centre and a student in Foundation Program.  She leads noon meditation on Thursdays and coordinates the Centre’s social media outreach.  Alice brings her creative energy, warmth, and years of meditation experience to her classes.

Meagan is a member of our Teacher Training Program and leads noon meditation on Mondays.  She is the mother of two teenagers and a furniture designer having created the beautiful shrine cabinets at the Centre. Meagan teaches our outreach program to young people visiting the Centre. 

Mariem is a member of our Teacher Training Program and will be guiding Lamrim meditations with Heart Jewel Prayers on Tuesdays.  Mariem coordinates the Centre’s group meditation prayers and brings many years of meditation experience and practice to her classes.

Kelsang Tsulma is a member of the Teacher Training Program and will be guiding Lamrim meditations with Heart Jewel Prayers on Tuesdays.  She has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years  and her practical and heartfelt teachings draw from a wealth of life experiences .

Nan is a member of our Teacher Training Program and a founding member of our Centre.   She has been teaching and been active volunteer supporting our Kadampa community for many years.

Alison has been a member of KMC Victoria from its inception and is our new Education Program Director.  She works as an instructor at Camosun College and a member of the Accessible Learning Team.  Alison brings many years of practice and experience to her teaching.