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Mahakankala Buddhist Center is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization offering a full program of Buddhist meditation classes, in-depth study programs and retreats to help increase our love, compassion and wisdom. The methods and practices are suitable for every level of interest.

MBC was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 1995 and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), a global network of over one thousand Centers and groups around the world. Mahakankala Center is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the city of Santa Barbara, CA.