Name: Kosala Mahayana Kadampa Buddhist Center
Address: 711 W Rosemary St, Carrboro, NC, 27510, US
Telephone: (919) 537-9546
Rating: 4.56

Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center is a non-profit meditation center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We offer meditation instruction and Buddhist teachings to help everyone to solve their daily problems and cultivate inner peace. These practical Kadampa Buddhist instructions come from an unbroken lineage dating back over 2500 years to Buddha Shakyamuni, and are highly relevant and easily applicable to modern issues in today's society.

Kosala Center provides a variety of classes and events suited to different levels of interest and experience. Please feel free to browse this website to learn about our weekly classes and upcoming special events. No prior experience in meditation or Buddhism is necessary and there are no sign-ups or commitments for our drop-in classes.

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About Kosala Report

Kosala Mahayana Kadampa Buddhist Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Buddhist meditation Center which offers classes on meditation and Buddhism in Carrboro, Chapel Hill and throughout the Triangle for all levels of interest. We are run entirely by volunteers and keep our doors open with class fees and the contributions from people like you!

Founder Report

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, has made his life's work creating texts which allow people to incorporate Buddhist methods for creating a happy life into their busy daily lives.

Weekly Classes Report

We are now able to stream our weekly classes via Zoom until we are able to open our physical location again. For security reasons, we are asking people to register for each weekday class that is being streamed. So please make sure you are registered for each class you want to attend (e.g., Meditation 101) before attending.

Advice for a Happy Life Sunday mornings Report

With the current masking requirements, we can't do in-person classes at the Center at this time. So weekly classes are still online via Zoom for now. Through training in meditation we can maintain a calm and happy mind in any circumstance. We offer a class on Sunday mornings that can help you relax, let go of difficult thoughts, and strengthen your mind to face the week.

Meditation 101 Tuesday nights Report

With the current masking requirements, we can't do in-person classes at the Center at this time. So weekly classes are still online via Zoom for now. This class is an introduction to meditation and is perfect for absolute beginners to meditation. It is also for experienced meditators who want to learn more and improve their concentration.

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Igor Hodochisnkiy

Oct 27, 2019

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I think there is a growing amount of people in the south that are starving for some teachings that the Kosala Buddhist center offers. Keep doing what you're doing, it is greatly appreciated. And thank you Ethan for the words of wisdom 🙏.

Monica Heiser

Sep 29, 2019

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Cozy meditation center. The community members are kind and very experienced in meditation and Buddhism. No one is turned away if they can't pay.

Katherine Williams

Aug 21, 2019

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Kosala teachers are not ordained, they don't follow the Dalia Lama, and they emphasize payment. Proceed with careful attention to your intuition and with discernment.

Kelsang Namdrol

Aug 06, 2019

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I highly recommend this peaceful meditation center. You will definitely feel welcomed by their warm-hearted and kind community. They have a wonderful Resident Teacher and various weekly drop-in classes. I was able to attend a very inspiring and practical Saturday workshop. Thanks Kosala Buddhist Center! ♥️

David Perrin

Feb 03, 2017

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I looked into many other Buddhist traditions and teachers over the years before I found the New Kadampa Tradition. I have been a part of several centers and have always found wonderful and sincere practioners and teachers there. Now that I am living in Chapel Hill, Kosala has been no exception to my experience.

Tori Ralston

Jan 10, 2017

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The Kosala Buddhist Center is a local gem in Carrboro! The teachings offer practical tools on how to have a beautiful and peaceful mind and the meditations offer a sense of spaciousness and love in your heart. You can simply show up for a class and feel embraced by the kindness of the Sangha-experience it for your self.

David Rademacher

Nov 29, 2016

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I have found the Kosala Buddhist center an inspiration. It is an open and welcoming place, where well referenced and authentic Buddhist teachings are made available to all. Thank you.

Ann Gerhardt

Jul 29, 2016

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I wanted to find a community to help me establish and maintain my meditation practice. I have found this and much more. I have found a teacher well versed in the New Kadampa tradition, a practice that helps people who lead busy, in-the-world lives. It has helped me in so many practical ways to live in ways that help others and myself. It's also very fun and has a sense of humor!!

Ethan Lechner

Jul 05, 2016

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I've been attending classes at Kosala Center for a few years, and have found it has helped me to develop a more positive attitude, and become more accepting of myself and others.