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Kathy Dolan
 Kathy Dolan has been studying and practicing Dharma for a number of years, first in Chicago and then in San Diego. Known for her generosity, patience, and good heart, she shows a strong example of integrating Kadampa teachings into work and family life.
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Saundra Young teaches classes in Palm Desert and has been studying Buddhism for many years. She is a student at Vajrarupini Center, and is admired for her humor, sincerity, and practical application of the teachings. | |
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Greg Gladd is a senior student and sincere practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism. Greg has been studying and practicing under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years. |
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Gen Kelsang Atisha
Our Resident Teacher
 In
January 2008, Geshe Kelsang appointed Gen Kelsang Atisha to be Resident
Teacher of Vajrarupini Center. Gen Atisha was ordained as a Buddhist
monk by Geshe Kelsang, and has studied under him since 1999.
The name 'Atisha', given to him by
his Spiritual Guide, means 'peace' and was also the name of the
11th-century founder of Kadampa Buddhism. Having
studied and meditated on Buddha's teachings extensively, Gen Atisha has
become a qualified meditation teacher, skilled in conveying the ancient
teachings of Buddha in the context of contemporary American society.
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