Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is the NKT National Spiritual Director of Canada and also the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada (KMCC).
He began his Kadampa Buddhist practice in Toronto in 1995 before moving to Kingston to be resident teacher in 1998, the year he ordained. Gen Thekchen returned to Toronto in 2007 and is delighted to have the opportunity to help the people of Toronto find inner peace through meditation.
Gen Thekchen is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making it easy to put into practice.
Gen Thekchen teaches the Teacher Training Program, Foundation Program and various General Program classes at different locations in the GTA and also leads day courses and retreats throughout the year.
