5326 E. Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85712
Tel: 520-441-1617
Gen Kelsang Lingpur
Resident Teacher
Gen Lingpur is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona in Tucson. She has been a student and disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 28 years. Gen Lingpur has been ordained as a Buddhist nun for many years and has taught in the New Kadampa Tradition in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Mexico.
Having benefited greatly herself from the study of Buddhadharma, she is happy to give back by sharing her love of Buddha’s teachings. With a down-to-earth style, Gen Lingpur helps us to look at our situation in a new light and to transform negative minds into positive ones.
Arlene Naughton has been studying & practicing Dharma at KMC Arizona for over 15 years and is currently a student in the Foundation Program. Arlene loves how Buddhism has brought great meaning to her life, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience of the Dharma through teaching and leading meditations.
Kelsang Tharden is a modern Buddhist monk who has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015. He has served as a Center Manager since that time and ordained in 2019, deepening his dedication to a life of service and inner transformation. Kelsang is known for his warmth, clarity, and practical approach to meditation and modern life. Through his example and teachings, he helps others discover how to develop inner peace and lasting happiness through the practice of Buddha’s wisdom.
Cynthia Elwood remembers very clearly her first Buddhist teaching from Gen Lingpur in 2008 on “ all living beings are our mothers”. She remembers thinking “This changes everything!” She now hopes to share her mind/heart opening experience of dharma with other students through teaching and meditation.
Michele Waletitsch has been a disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for approximately 15 years. Her practice has been enriched by studying in the Foundation Program under Gen Lingpur, volunteering at the Center and being supported by Sangha. Michele is grateful to be a Kadampa Buddhist!
