Teachers

Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwestern US National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998.

Gen Demo is deeply respected as a teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.

Gen Demo will grant the Empowerment and give the teachings on Saturday and Sunday.

Gen Kelsang Dorje, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison, has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 20 years. Gen Dorje is admired for his warmth and humor in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to the modern world. Gen Dorje will be guiding the meditations during the event.

Gen Kelsang Chokyi is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centers Indianapolis and Bloomington. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 20 years. Gen Chokyi is a modern-day Kadampa nun who teaches with joy, wisdom, and experience. She shows how everyone can easily integrate Buddha’s teachings into daily life. Gen Chokyi will give the introductory talk Friday evening.