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Gen Kelsang Wangpo opened the Kadampa Meditation Center Houston on Lovett Boulevard in Montrose in 2020.
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A photo shows the founder of the Modern Buddhist Tradition, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
form of Buddhism, with “modern” replacing the country as a cultural reference for the spiritual practice. But a visitor doesn’t have to be Buddhist to visit the center, Gen Wangpo said. “Our biggest emphasis is helping people learn how to meditate so that they can have their personal journey,” he said. More details Classes at the meditation center are held Sunday mornings, and Monday and Thursday nights, and uctuate between 12-20 attendees per session. Additionally, the center o ers prayer services and workshops. Classes cost $12, and weekends are typically $20 for a three-hour workshop.
Gen Kelsang Wangpo wants to create a space for anyone to learn the qualities of a good life. As resident teacher at the Montrose-based Kadampa Meditation Center Houston, Gen Wangpo said he teaches the Modern Kadampa Buddhism tradition, which focuses on incorporat- ing Buddhism into daily life. “Gen” is an honori c signi er for those who have been teaching for more than four years. Although it’s a young center, having just opened in January 2020, Gen Wangpo said his focus is on the future and the in uence these teachings could have on the millions of people across Houston. Kadampa Buddhism explained Gen Wangpo describes Kadampa as a modern
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