Gen Kelsang Zopa

Biography

Gen Kelsang Zopa has been an ordained Buddhist monk since 1996. He has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He was Resident Teacher at Chandrakirti Buddhist Centre in Toronto from 1999-2007 and served as the NKT National Spiritual Director from 2000-2004, traveling and teaching throughout Canada. Since 2007 he has been Resident Teacher at Bodhichitta Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Victoria, teaching meditation classes on Vancouver Island. Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation.