Gen Rigpa Community Talk

The Western US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, Gen Kelsang Rigpa

Gen Kelsang Rigpa will be visiting Santa Barbara’s Buddhist community! Join us as we welcome him to our center.

Gen Rigpa is an American Buddhist monk, the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, and the Resident Teacher at KMC-Hollywood and KMC-California. He is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, having received lineage blessings and oral transmissions directly from him.

Gen Rigpa presents Buddha’s teachings with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. He shows the joy of living a spiritual life, and is an inspiring example of how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.

This special event which will be immediately followed by our heart practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel. Everyone welcome!