Other
Teachers at Rameshori Buddhist Center
See
also: About the NKT | The
NKT Lineage | Links to Neighboring
Centers | Our Spiritual
Director | Our Resident Teacher
| Other Teachers at Rameshori
In addition
to our Resident Teacher, Gen
Kelsang Mondrub, Rameshori Center has several other
qualified Kadampa Teachers, both lay and ordained. These
Teachers are all senior students of Gen Mondrub and study
in either the Foundation Program
or Teacher Training Program.
Each of them offers a unique perspective on the Kadampa
Teachings, and they explain clearly how to practice in daily
life from their own personal experience.
| Kelsang
Shewang |
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A Georgia native, Kelsang Shewang has been part
of Rameshori Center for over five years. Shewang originally
studied at a branch class in Athens, GA, before deciding
to ordain and move into Rameshori Center in the summer
of 2006. A member of the Teacher Training Program class, Kelsang Shewang teaches our free monthly meditation
workshop (first Saturday of each month) and also teaches
our annual "Dharma for Addictions" day course.
Professionally, Shewang is a therapist.
Currently, Kelsang Shewang teaches at Rameshori Center every Saturday morning. She teaches the monthly Free Meditation Workshop (first Saturday of every month), as well as the Stages of the Path Meditations (all subsequent Saturdays). Shewang is also the branch teacher in Macon, GA. During the summer of 2008, Shewang will temporarily lead Gen Mondrub's Norcross class. |
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| Kerry
Abbott |
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Born
and raised in Australia, Kerry has lived in the U.S.
for 10 years and lives with her husband and son in Pensacola,
Florida. After meeting Gen Mondrub in 2003 Kerry has
been studying and practicing Kadam Dharma ever since.
A full-time nursing student and mother Kerry has a very
sincere wish to bring Kadampa Buddhism to the Gulf Coast
area. She facilitates a bi-weekly Kadampa study group
in Pensacola and also has helped arrange many special
visits by Gen Mondrub.
Kerry facilitates the Kadampa book study group in Pensacola, FL. |
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| Bob
Buchman |
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Bob
is one of the many people who have helped to build
the Center as you see it today. As one of Rameshori's
"veterans," he has been a key part of the
Rameshori community since its early days in the late
'90s. He is a long-time student of Rameshori's Foundation
Program, and more recently joined its Teacher Training
Program. Professionally, Bob is a self-employed computer
consultant.
"I
used to see myself as having a professional life,
a personal life, and a spiritual life. I now realize
these were false distinctions on my part. We are indeed
spiritual beings having a human experience. So I believe
it is very important to integrate these valuable teachings
into every aspect of our life. For me, at first, this
was challenging-then it became meaningful and fun!"
Bob teaches Tuesday nights at Rameshori Center on the book Introduction to Buddhism.
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| Chris
Byrne |
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Chris
has been studying and practicing Buddhism for about ten
years and is a member of the Teacher Training Program.
He has taught throughout Georgia and the Metro Atlanta
area in a variety of settings, including churches,
universities, and community centers. Chris is a warm and compassionate teacher who brings
a joyful perspective to his classes. Professionally, Chris is the General Manager of the World Peace Café Atlanta.
Bgeginning on July 16, Chris will be teaching at Barnes & Noble - Perimeter. |
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| Trish
Gurney |
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Originally from New York, Trish lives and works in Peachtree City. She has been part of Rameshori Center for several years and joined the Foundation Program two years ago.
Professionally,
Trish is a massage therapist.
Trish teaches Thursday nights in Peachtree City, GA. |
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| Caroline
Lopez |
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A
native of California, Caroline Lopez has been a student
of Kadam Dharma for more than five years and is currently
studying in the FP Correspondence Program. After moving
to Florence, AL, in 2003, Caroline
arranged for Gen Mondrub to give a talk in The Shoals.
From that initial talk, Caroline helped found and
continues to mentor Kadampa Buddhism study groups
in both The Shoals and Huntsville. She coordinates
her teaching efforts with the Rameshori Buddhist Center
and organizes visits by Gen Mondrub to The Shoals
and Huntsville to further the understanding of the
study groups. Caroline is known for the warmth and
compassion in her teachings. Professionally, Caroline
is a film and video editor.
Caroline coordinates the branches in northern Alabama. She teaches in Florence, AL, and Huntsville, AL.
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| Angie
Terrell |
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Angie
has been studying in Rameshori's structured study
programs for approximately seven years. A sincere practitioner
with a keen understanding of the Dharma, Angie is
well-known for her insightful, quick wisdom. Her teachings
are clear and concise, and she explains the concepts
in a way that everyone can relate to. Professionally,
Angie works as a business analyst for Spun Logic.
During parts of the summer of 2008, Angie will be temporarily leading Gen Mondrub's Sunday Services class. |
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| Mark
Venable |
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Mark
Venable has studied at Rameshori Buddhist Center for more
than three years and is part of the Foundation Program.
Professionally, he works at Ernst & Young. |
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