Christine McKinnon

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 Schader

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.

Ipsita Kohli

Studying in the Foundation Program, Ipsita has a great understanding of Dharma. She delights in finding solutions to life’s daily problems through her practice of meditation and Buddha’s timeless wisdom, and is skilled at encouraging others in their own practice.

Jane McLaughlin

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.

Ricardo Larrain

Ricardo es un estudiante del Programa de Fundación en el Centro Budista Kadampa Vajrayogini. Las enseñanzas del Buda han tocado profundamente su corazón. Quiere compartir estas enseñanzas con los demás para que puedan beneficiarse de la misma manera. Su confianza en las enseñanzas del Buda, junto con una meditación ligera y clara, le permite conectar con las personas de una forma que puedan entender y apreciar.

Ricardo is a student in the Foundation Program at Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center. Buddha's teachings have greatly touched his heart. He wants to share these teachings with others so that they can benefit in the same way. His confidence in Buddha's teachings, meditation with levity and in a clear and simple way so that people can connect and understand.