Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix

09/03/2026

Thursday’s 11am-noon at Guild of the Vale in Mesa

09/01/2026

Meditation Classes

 In Mesa, AZ

September 3 - October 8

World Peace Starts Here
Discover How to Create Meaningful Change

with Gen Kelsang Chenma

In a world that often feels unstable and divided, we find ourselves asking: why is this happening – and what can I do about it?

In this series, we’ll explore these questions through the lens of Buddha’s teachings, looking at the deeper causes of conflict and the conditions that give rise to peace. Rather than feeling powerless or overwhelmed, we’ll learn practical ways to respond with clarity, compassion and inner strength.

By understanding how our own minds contribute to the collective experience, we can begin to participate in the solution without adding to the friction and conflict we see around us.

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These classes will be based on the text How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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Each class consists of 2 guided meditations, teaching and discussion.

Everyone welcome

Sept. 3: How to be a compassionate person

Sept. 10: How compassion helps us and others

Sept. 17: The wisdom of love

Sept. 24: Freeing ourself and others from suffering

Oct. 1: The power of imagination

Oct. 8: Developing a supreme good heart

Thursdays 11am-12pm
$10 per class 
(drop in)
Free for members
 

​Held at Guild of the Vale

200 N. Macdonald

Mesa, AZ 85201

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Wednesday Meditation at KMC Phoenix

Drop in to this class which includes meditation, teaching, short prayers and ancient wisdom advice for modern life.

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Everyone welcome

Upcoming Series

Wednesdays 7-8pm

$10 per class

free for members

September 2 - October 7

World Peace Starts Here
Discover How to Create Meaningful Change

with Geronimo Esparza

In a world that often feels unstable and divided, we find ourselves asking: why is this happening – and what can I do about it?

In this series, we’ll explore these questions through the lens of Buddha’s teachings, looking at the deeper causes of conflict and the conditions that give rise to peace. Rather than feeling powerless or overwhelmed, we’ll learn practical ways to respond with clarity, compassion and inner strength.

By understanding how our own minds contribute to the collective experience, we can begin to participate in the solution without adding to the friction and conflict we see around us.

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These classes will be based on the text How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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Each class consists of 2 guided meditations, teaching and discussion.

Everyone welcome

Sept. 2: How to be a compassionate person

Sept. 9: How compassion helps us and others

Sept. 16: The wisdom of love

Sept. 23: Freeing ourself and others from suffering

Sept.30: The power of imagination

Oct. 7: Developing a supreme good heart

08/29/2026

Meditation Classes

 In Surprise, AZ

September 2 - October 7

World Peace Starts Here
Discover How to Create Meaningful Change

with Gen Kelsang Chenma

In a world that often feels unstable and divided, we find ourselves asking: why is this happening – and what can I do about it?

In this series, we’ll explore these questions through the lens of Buddha’s teachings, looking at the deeper causes of conflict and the conditions that give rise to peace. Rather than feeling powerless or overwhelmed, we’ll learn practical ways to respond with clarity, compassion and inner strength.

By understanding how our own minds contribute to the collective experience, we can begin to participate in the solution without adding to the friction and conflict we see around us.

​

These classes will be based on the text How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

​

Each class consists of 2 guided meditations, teaching and discussion.

Everyone welcome

Sept. 2: How to be a compassionate person

Sept. 9: How compassion helps us and others

Sept. 16: The wisdom of love

Sept. 23: Freeing ourself and others from suffering

Sept.30: The power of imagination

Oct. 7: Developing a supreme good heart

Wednesdays

10:30-11:30am

$10 per class

free for members

held at

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise

17540 Ave of the Arts 

Surprise, AZ 85378

08/18/2026

Monday Meditation

Drop in to this class which includes meditation, teaching, short prayers and ancient wisdom advice for modern life.

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Everyone welcome.

August 24 - September 21

From Concentration Comes Peace

with Gen Kelsang Chenma

"A crazy, untamed elephant in this world

Cannot inflict such harm

As the sufferings of the deepest hell

Caused by the rampaging elephant of the mind;

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But if the elephant of our mind

Is bound tightly on all sides by the rope of mindfulness,

All fears will cease to exist

And all virtues will fall into our hands."

 

What is the biggest obstacle to a calm and peaceful mind? It is the distractions and delusions in our mind that Buddha calls the wild elephant of our mind. In this course we will learn methods to tame this wild elephant so that we can experience a calm and peaceful mind. Then we can really meditate!

 

Based on the books, Meaningful to Behold by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life.

Mondays 7 - 8pm
$10 per class  
Free for members

August 24: Taming the Wild Elephant

August 31: Introduction to Mindfulness and Alertness

September 7: Using Mindfulness and Alertness to Keep Our Mind Positive

September 14: Preventing Our Practice From Degenerating

September 21: Authenticity in Our Practice

08/13/2026

Learn to Meditate : Cool, Calm Mind
With Juli Maher
Aug 22
10:30am - 12pm

Meditation gives rise to peace of mind, which in turn brings us happiness and freedom from stress, anxiety and difficult relationships. This program has been carefully designed to help everyone develop an enduring meditation practice.  Discover the joy of meditation and become a life-long meditator! Each class includes instructions on how to meditate, 2 guided meditations, time for Q&A and advice on how to apply meditation to our busy lives and increase our inner peace.

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Perfect for beginners as well as experienced meditators

$15/Class (free for members)
You can pre-register, or just drop in!

Discover inner peace, calmness and resilience at Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix. Join us for events and explore Modern Buddhism. Visit us at 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix.

08/12/2026

How to join the Foundation Program:​

The fee for Foundation Program is $65 per month, which includes membership for all Foundation classes, general program classes at the Center and our branch locations, and all workshops, retreats and some special events. 

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To find out more about the Foundation Program classes at KMC Phoenix, to arrange to observe a class, or to join, please email our Foundation Program Coordinator at [email protected].

08/11/2026

Sunday Mornings

Drop in for our Sunday class 10-11:15am and stay for snacks and socializing afterwards. Each class includes 2 meditations, short prayers, a teaching and advice on how to practice Buddha's ancient wisdom in daily life.

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Everyone welcome.

The Peaceful Mind Project:
21 Steps to Inner Peace

Sundays 10-11:15am

$15.00  

Free for Members

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Permanent Freedom From Suffering

with Gen Kelsang Chenma

 

With universal love and compassion growing in our heart we follow the internal path to pure happiness and freedom. With this beautiful mind we become a force for peace and happiness in this world.

August 16: Bodhichitta - the mind of enlightenment

August 23: Developing Concentration and Wisdom

August 30:  Relying Upon a Spiritual Guide

September 6: No Class due to SW Dharma Celebration at IKRC

08/07/2026

Wednesday Meditation

Drop in to this class which includes meditation, teaching, short prayers and ancient wisdom advice for modern life.

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Everyone welcome

Upcoming Series

Wednesdays 7-8pm

$10 per class

free for members

August 12 - 26

Meditations for a Clear Mind

with Geronimo Esparza

An introduction and three simple guided meditations that will help us to experience mental clarity and inner peace by meditating on our mind itself

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Together they lead us on a voyage of exploration of our mind through which we can discover our own inner potential for lasting peace and happiness. All these meditations can be practiced by anyone.

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August 12: Body of Light

August19: Clarity

August 26: Root Mind