Sunday Mornings
Drop in for our Sunday class 10-11:15am and stay for snacks and socializing afterwards. Each class includes 2 meditations, short prayers, a teaching and advice on how to practice Buddha's ancient wisdom in daily life.
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Our Kids meditation class for children ages 5-12 runs at the same time.
Everyone is welcome.
Freedom from Painful Emotions
Sundays | 10 - 11:15am
October 12 - December 21
Class price | $15.00 Free for Members
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chenma
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Where do our problems come from? In Buddhism, painful emotions are known as ‘delusions’. They are called this precisely because when we are experiencing them our perceptions are distorted. Under their influence we see things incorrectly and react inappropriately. These deluded minds – anger, desirous attachment, jealousy, and deluded pride, are completely unreliable states of mind. They are guaranteed to create unhappiness for ourself and others. In these classes we will learn skillful methods for recognizing them and letting them go. We will also train in the meditation on the clarity of the mind to help us let go of our painful emotions.
Please join us for these transformative classes.
October 12: Freedom from Stress
October 19: Freedom from Anxiety
October 26: Freedom from Attachment and Craving
November 2: Freedom from Anger
November 9: Freedom from Fear
November 16: Freedom from Insecurity

November 23: Freedom from Jealousy
November 30: No class due to Thanksgiving Weekend
December 7: Freedom from Guilt
December 14: A Life of Freedom
December 21: Happiness is Always Possible
Next Series begins January 4, 2026
Mindfulness for Busy People
with Gen Kelsang Chenma
When our mind is focused on a virtuous object like love, patience and compassion we are meditating. When we are meditating our mind is focused and peaceful using mindfulness. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy and joyful. Join us in this series to learn how to be mindful and peaceful in all situations.
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“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. This feeling of contentment and well-being helps us to cope with the busyness and difficulties of daily life. ”
— Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
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Sundays | 10 - 11:15am
January 4 - February 22
Class price | $15.00 Free for Members
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chenma
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About the teacher
Gen Kelsang Chenma is the Resident Teacher at KMC Phoenix. She was ordained by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2004 and has been studying and practicing Kadam Dharma for over 25 years. She is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and the teachings of Buddha. Her teaching style is down to earth and practical and shows us how to apply these teachings in our daily lives to improve our happiness, wisdom and well-being.