Columbus KTC

Columbus KTC The Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling is a Karma Kagyu meditation center under the guidance of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Urgyen Trinley Dorje.

The Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling loves to welcome visitors – it’s an important part of our broader mission to be an open and harmonious place for people to make contact with the Dharma. Columbus KTC is guided by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery in Woodstock, NY. "Karma Thegsum Chöling" is a Tibetan name meaning "Place of the Buddha's Teaching of the Three Ve

hicles of the Karma Kagyu Tradition." Karma refers to the Karma Kagyu lineage, sometimes referred to as "the practice lineage" because of its emphasis on meditation. Thegsum "Theg" (proununced Tek) means "vehicle" and "Sum" means "three" - meaning that the KTC teaches all three "vehicles" (or yanas) of Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Chöling "Chö" means Dharma and "Ling" means place. Columbus KTC is a welcoming place for meditation, meditation instruction for beginners and beyond, as well as other Buddhist practices of the Karma Kagyu tradition. It's a center where people interested in Tibetan Buddhism can learn about the Karma Kagyu tradition through classes, our newsletter, and our library

This Week at Columbus KTC***Last week to sign-up for Comfest Booth roles. Can you help out? Check newsletter for details...
06/23/2026

This Week at Columbus KTC

***Last week to sign-up for Comfest Booth roles. Can you help out? Check newsletter for details!***

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)

Chenrezig Puja at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person & Online)

Midday Meditation on Wednesday at 12:15 pm ET (Online)

Q***r Sangha Group on Wednesday at 6:00 pm ET (Community Room & Online)

Al-Anon Meeting at KTC on Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

AA Meeting: "One Breath at a Time" on Thursday at 6:30 pm ET; Community Room (In-Person)

KTC at Comfest! (Friday - Sunday)

Green Tara on Sunday at 8:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Manjushri and Heart Sutra Chants on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (Children's Room & Online)

Open Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET with Kim Miracle (In-Person & Online)

Dharma Talk with Lama Tom Broadwater on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Buddhism Class #8: Mantra Meditation — Kim Miracle on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

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No KTC Kids in July - Classes will resume in August.

July 26 - Volunteer Fair at KTC (Learn how you can help out at the center!)

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06/21/2026

Our class will study the Tibetan Buddhist poem, 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, composed by the 14th-century master Gyalse Tokmé Zangpo. It is a practical Mahayana guide to develop bodhicitta (the awakening mind) by using daily life experiences for the development of compassion and wisdom. Class 1 will explore how to enter the Bodhi path.

This Week at Columbus KTC***One third of KTC at Comfest Volunteer slots filled. Can you help out? Check newsletter for d...
06/16/2026

This Week at Columbus KTC

***One third of KTC at Comfest Volunteer slots filled. Can you help out? Check newsletter for details!***

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)

Chenrezig Puja at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person & Online)

Midday Meditation on Wednesday at 12:15 pm ET (Online)

Al-Anon Meeting at KTC on Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

AA Meeting: "One Breath at a Time" on Thursday at 6:30 pm ET; Community Room (In-Person)

Green Tara on Sunday at 8:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Ngondro Open Practice on Sunday at 9:00 am ET (Shrine Room)

Ngondro Study Group on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (Children's Room & Online)

Open Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET with Kashmira Asnani (In-Person & Online)

Dharma Talk with Lama Kathy Wesley on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Buddhism Class #7: Taking Refuge — Kashmira Asnani on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

KTC Kids on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person Only)

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

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June 24 — Q***r Sangha Group Starts Meetings in June

June 26 - 28 — KTC at Comfest (Volunteer at Link in Newsletter)

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This Week at Columbus KTC***Looking for booth volunteers for Comfest - See newsletter for details!*** Recovery Dharma Me...
06/09/2026

This Week at Columbus KTC

***Looking for booth volunteers for Comfest - See newsletter for details!***

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)

Chenrezig Puja at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person & Online)

Sangha Women's Gathering on Tuesday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person)

Midday Meditation on Wednesday at 12:15 pm ET (Online)

Al-Anon Meeting at KTC on Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

AA Meeting: "One Breath at a Time" on Thursday at 6:30 pm ET; Community Room (In-Person)

Karmapa White Tara Sadhana Reading Transmission Event & Watch Party on Saturday at 9:00 am ET (Livestream from home or at KTC watch-party)

Green Tara on Sunday at 8:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Medicine Buddha Puja on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (Children's Room & Online)

Open Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET with Justin Fitch (In-Person & Online)

Dharma Talk with Cathy Lhamo Jackson on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Buddhism Class #6: Starting a Daily Buddhist Practice — Justin Fitch on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

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June 24 — Q***r Sangha Group Starts Meetings in June

June 26 - 28 — KTC at Comfest (Volunteer at Link in Newsletter)

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06/07/2026

Lama Karma Drodhul, visiting from KTD Monastery introduces the great 12th Century Kagyu Master Gampopa, who wrote "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation,” a complete guide to the Buddhist path from generating the wish to become enlightened to full Buddhahood.

This Week at Columbus KTC Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)Chenrezig Puja at ...
06/02/2026

This Week at Columbus KTC

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)

Chenrezig Puja at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person & Online)

Midday Meditation on Wednesday at 12:15 pm ET (Online)

Al-Anon Meeting at KTC on Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

AA Meeting: "One Breath at a Time" on Thursday at 6:30 pm ET; Community Room (In-Person)

Refuge Ceremonies on Friday and Saturday (See newsletter)

Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation: A Teaching and Reading Transmission Event on Friday - Sunday (See newsletter)

White Tara on Sunday at 8:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

***Canceled*** Chenrezig Puja on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (Children's Room & Online) Room Needed for LK Visit.

Open Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET with Sally Crandall (In-Person & Online)

Dharma Talk with Lama Karma Drodhul on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Buddhism Class #5: Buddha Nature — Sally Crandall on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

KTC Kids on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person)

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June 9 — Sangha Women's Gathering

June 24 — Q***r Sangha Group First Meeting

June 26 - 28 — KTC at Comfest

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05/31/2026

On Saka Dawa, Buddhism’s holiest day, Lama Kathy talks about the importance of reminders of our inner potential to accomplish Buddha’s awakening ourselves.

Buddhism’s Most Sacred Holiday: Saka Dawa Observed THIS Sunday, May 31!Buddhists all over the world are engaging in extr...
05/29/2026

Buddhism’s Most Sacred Holiday: Saka Dawa Observed THIS Sunday, May 31!

Buddhists all over the world are engaging in extra meditation and prayer practices this month in observance of Saka Dawa, the commemoration of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing away).

The lunar month of Saka Dawa, determined by the presence in the sky of the star the Tibetans call “saka,” began May 17 and will end Monday June 15.

Because of the month’s connection with the sacred events in the life of the Buddha, the karmic effects of positive and negative actions done in that month are multiplied many thousand-fold. So it is customary to give to charity, perform charitable acts, make extra offerings on one’s shrine, and do extra dharma practice.

Here’s a short video by our great Kagyu master His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche on the significance of the Saka Dawa holiday: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18eyzoBRhN/

The Full Moon Day of Saka Dawa is THIS Sunday May 31. At KTC we will celebrate with recitation of special prayers and a special dharma talk by Lama Kathy. Visitors will also have an opportunity to bathe a statue of the Baby Buddha, a ritual dating back to the early days of east Asian Buddhism.

Watch this space and our social media for photos of this special day - and for an announcement about a special “extra merit” Saka Dawa fundraiser. May all beings benefit!

This Week at Columbus KTC Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)Chenrezig Puja at ...
05/26/2026

This Week at Columbus KTC

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #2)

Chenrezig Puja at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person & Online)

Midday Meditation on Wednesday at 12:15 pm ET (Online)

Al-Anon Meeting at KTC on Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

AA Meeting: "One Breath at a Time" on Thursday at 6:30 pm ET; Community Room (In-Person)

Green Tara on Sunday at 8:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Chenrezig Puja on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (Children's Room & Online)

Open Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Meditation on Sunday at 10:00 am ET with Justin Fitch (In-Person & Online)

Dharma Talk with Lama Kathy Wesley on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Introduction to Buddhism Class #9: Compassion Meditation — Justin Fitch on Sunday at 11:30 am ET (In-Person & Online)

Recovery Dharma Meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm ET (In-Person - Classroom #1)

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June 5 - 7: Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation: A Teaching and Reading Transmission Event

Sunday, June 7 — Next KTC Kids

Tuesday, June 9 — Sangha Women's Gathering

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645 W. Rich Street
Columbus, OH
43215

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