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.

Janet teaches weekly meditation classes in Black Creek north of Courtenay.  She studies in the Foundation Program and has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 15 years.  Janet enjoys sharing her practical experience of Buddha’s advice and meditation techniques.

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

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.

Meagan is a member of the Foundation Program and a long term practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism.  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. 

Krista is a member of the Teacher Training Program and lead the guided meditation on Tuesdays for many years.  She has a Tuesday morning class at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre.  Krista is well known for her kind and gentle delivery of Dharma teachings.

Kelsang Tsulma is a member of the Teacher Training Program and served as the Admin Director for the Centre.  She has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years  and her practical and heartfelt teachings draw from a wealth of life experiences .

Jana is a member of the Foundation Program and a long term practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism.  In addition to being a writer and running a landscaping business with her partner, Jana gives technical support to the broadcasting of our livestreaming classes. 

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

Nan is a member of our Teacher Training Program and a founding member of our Centre.  She  leads noon mediation on Thursdays and regularly teaches in our Saturday program. She has been active in the Kadampa community for many years.