KMC Houston Teachers

A smiling Buddhist nun wearing glasses and maroon robes stands in front of a shrine featuring a golden Buddha statue and colorful thangka artwork.

Resident Teacher Gen Tsoglam

Gen Tsoglam is an ordained Kadampa Buddhist nun and close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. She has been practicing and teaching under his guidance for over 20 years. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth, humor, and joy.

Gen Tsoglam has been Resident Teacher at several Kadampa Centers around the US and brings a wealth of experience. She has engaged in numerous meditation retreats, as well as teaching and skillfully guiding many retreats.

Gen Tsoglam teaches at the Center on Sunday Mornings, Monday Evenings, and the Foundation Program. She also teaches our branch classes on Tuesdays in The Heights and Wednesdays in The Woodlands, as well as retreats and special events throughout the year.

Smiling person wearing traditional robes with a shrine blurred in the background.

Kelsang Tharden

Kelsang Tharden is our education program coordinator and has been practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for several years. His love of Dharma practice is apparent in his teachings and he delights in sharing Buddha's wisdom with others.

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