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 Welcome
to Kalpa Bhadra Meditation Center
Kalpa Bhadra Meditation Center is a Western Buddhist
Meditation Center in Wichita. The Center provides
meditation classes and teachings in Kansas. Taught
by Westerners, the meditation classes are very easy
to understand and apply in our daily lives. The classes
are suitable for both beginners and more advanced
meditation practitioners.
You do not need to be a Buddhist to try out these
practices, or to benefit from them.
Kadampa Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhist Tradition
founded by the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha
(AD 982-1054). The New Kadampa Tradition - International
Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) is an association of Kadampa
Buddhist centers for practitioners who derive their
inspiration and guidance from the example and teachings
of the ancient Kadampa Masters as presented by Je
Tsongkhapa (AD 1357-1419), and as introduced into
the west by the contemporary Buddhist Master, Geshe
Kelsang Gyatso.
The very core of the NKT-IKBU is the three spiritual
programs for the systematic study and practice of
Kadampa Buddhism, which are especially suited to the
modern world. All NKT Centers and groups (currently
more than 800 worldwide) offer one or more of these
Programs.
The General Program provides a basic introduction
to Buddhist view, meditation and practice that is
suitable for beginners. It also includes advanced
teachings and practices of both Sutra and Tantra.
The Foundation Program provides an opportunity to
deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism
through the systematic study of six texts.
The Teacher Training Program is designed for people
who wish to train as authentic Dharma Teachers. In
addition to completing the study of fourteen texts
of Sutra and Tantra, the student is required to observe
certain commitments with regard to behavior and way
of life and to complete a number of meditation retreats.
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