Kelsang Lekso
Resident Teacher
Kelsang Lekso has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for many years and teaches the Foundation Program. Her kindness and good humor is admired as she enjoys sharing her love of Dharma with everyone she meets. She has incredible faith and understanding of Kadam Dharma.
Christine McKinnon is a long-time practitioner and has studied Kadampa Buddhism since 2001. She is currently a Foundation Program student of Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center. She last studied with Gen Lingpur in Tuscon, Arizona and has also studied at Kadampa Centers in Olympia, Washington and San Diego. Her dedication to study and practice is clear and unwavering. Chistine brings depth and experience to her teachings.
Erich has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for nearly 20 years and studies in the Foundation Program. He enjoys sharing his understanding and deep respect for Dharma with everyone and is admired for his good humor, skillful teaching and kindness.
Since finding Kadampa meditation in Santa Ana, Jane has been studying in the Foundation Program classes and has devoted herself to the practices. An educator with a very big heart, Jane loves teaching and giving practical examples from her own daily experience
Maria Minaglia
Education Program Coordinator
Maria has been a long-time student in the Foundation Program class and serves as the Education Program Coordinator for the Center. As a busy mother of two and having personal experience of the benefits of Buddhist meditation, with warmth Maria enjoys sharing with others how to integrate them.