Our Teachers
Our Spiritual Director - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Born in Tibet and resident in the West since 1977, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time, he has published a series of remarkable books on Buddhist thought and meditation. By setting a perfect example, Geshe Kelsang emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life, the need to be truly happy, and how to cultivate a good heart to help others. He is a humble Buddhist monk dedicated to helping people throughout the world find true happiness in their hearts.
Our Resident Teacher - Gen Kelsang Delek
Gen Delek is the Resident Teacher of Tilopa Centre. She is a Buddhist nun originally from England who has been studying in the Kadampa Tradition for over 18 years. She has lived in Canada since 1997 teaching in BC and Ontario. She is known for the clarity of her teachings and the strength and purity of her purpose, working for others.
Other Teachers
Tilopa Centre has many inspiring and experienced lay practitioners that teach Drop-In meditation classes and Saturday Morning Courses. Our teachers engage in study and train in one of our extensive study programs: the Teacher Training Program, or the Foundation Program.