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Gen Kelsang Menla, ordained in 2001, was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Texas in Dallas in 2017. He brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation. In the last 25 years, in addition to giving teachings and guiding meditations which have reached thousands of people, Menla has completed temple building projects in Baltimore, MD, Albuquerque, NM and here in Dallas, TX. His passion is for helping to create harmonious communities filled with genuine joy, that become sources of true healing.

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RENEE ADIBI

Renee Adibi has studied on Foundation and Teacher Training Program for 20 years and has developed a practical meditation practice, balanced with a busy family and work life. She is an active volunteer at KMC Texas.

ANA BAÑUELOS

In 2021, Ana Bañuelos heard the teachings of Dharma for the first time and was immediately captivated by the wisdom of Venerable Kelsang Gyatso. She knew she wanted to integrate these teachings into her daily life. As a single mother, Ana and her daughter continue on this spiritual path together.

Ana enjoys volunteering with KMC Texas, learning more about the New Kadampa Tradition, and sharing it with others who are interested. In 2022, she began attending the Foundation Program in Mexico City. These teachings have helped Ana embrace everything that arises with an open heart, letting go of the idea that things should be different, through the practice of patience.

TIMOTHEE BESSET

Timothee has been learning and practicing Dharma since 2011. Originally from France, Tim has been living in DFW for 12 years and is a software developer.

JOSH HAUBERG

Josh has been studying Kadampa Buddhism for several years and is on the Teacher Training Program at KMC TX. He is the Family and Childrens Class Coordinator and teaches regularly at the temple. He brings a warm and humorous presentation to his teaching. Josh is recently married and teaches elementary school in North Dallas.

ZULEYKA HAUBERG

Zuly has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for several years. She is on the KMC Texas Teacher Training Program and is a regular volunteer. She is married and works as a Marketing Coordinator for an Engineering firm located in Addison. Zuly brings simplicity, warmth, and depth to her teaching. She wants all living things to be happy and free from suffering and is delighted to offer meditation classes for the Spanish-speaking community.

EARL JOHNSON

Earl Johnson is a native of Fort Worth, has been married to his best friend, Leah, for 43 years and is the father of two wonderful adult sons. Professionally he works in the mental health field. Earl has practiced Buddhism since 1977, and joined KMC Texas in 2010. He was kindly guided toward the KMC Texas Teacher Training Program by Gen Kelsang Menla. Earl is a natural story-teller bringing genuine warmth and compassion to his teaching.

FATIN KRATOCHVIL

Fatin has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 13 years and is currently on our Teacher Training Program. She enjoys sharing her love for Buddha's teachings and meditation and finding practical ways to implement them into all aspects of her life. During the day Fatin works as a Financial Analyst at a global firm in Dallas. She is married and both she and her partner enjoy volunteering at the center and helping to teach the kids class.

LUKAS KRATOCHVIL

Lukas has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years and regularly assist classes at our temple. He is a devoted husband and father and works as a systems analyst in Irving.

SHANNON LAMBERSON

Having studied Kadampa Buddhist meditation since 2006, Shannon is deeply committed to her practice. She is currently on the Teacher Training Program and regularly embarks on silent retreats to cultivate inner peace and enhance her understanding.

In Shannon's teachings, her enthusiasm and confidence in the transformative power of meditation shine through. She firmly believes that KMC Texas offers an ideal starting point for anyone seeking inner peace, regardless of their background or experience level.

Professionally, Shannon manages a marketing team at a local university. Alongside her husband, she actively volunteers at the center, demonstrating her dedication to both personal and community spiritual growth.

JACQUELINE MCKETHAN

Jacqueline began practicing meditation and Buddhism in 2005 at Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina, and continued her practice at Kadampa Meditation Center Texas when she moved to Dallas in 2008. Over the years she has studied on several Kadampa study programs and taught a variety of classes and day courses, including Foundation Program. She is married and works professionally in the Information Security field at a local university, having previously been a professional musician.

JOHN MCKETHAN

John has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2005 and had the good fortune to attend many International Kadampa Festivals taught directly by Venerable Geshe-la. He has been teaching in the DFW area since 2007. He brings a warmth and sincerity to his teachings and believes that Buddha's teachings can help everyone, Buddhist or not. Before retiring, John was an executive with a technology company and has lived in the DFW area and International Kadampa Retreat Center in Northern Arizona for many years.

CAROL SALERNO

Carol is an experienced meditator and Teacher, having studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for over 15 years. As a wife, mother, business professional and active volunteer at KMC Texas she has a wealth of practical experience of applying Buddha’s teachings in everyday life. She also has done several long meditations retreats and studies on the Teacher Training program. She brings joy, humor and genuine insight to her teaching.

JENNY STREIT-HORN

Jenny has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 20 years. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist practitioner for 10 years and finds Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's books and teachings to be remarkably clear and practical. She is studying on Teacher Training Program at KMC Texas and teaches at the KMC TX - Denton Branch. Jenny is known for her heartfelt teachings and for offering practical examples that help people integrate Buddhist teachings into their daily lives. Jenny is married and works professionally as psychotherapist in private practice.

VALARIE WEATHERSBY

Valarie has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2006. She is on the Foundation Program at KMC TX and seeks to bring a warm and accessible approach to dharma teachings. Valarie is a licensed social worker and works in administration in a community behavioral health services agency in Tarrant County.