Other Teachers
Rick Ratigan
A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical.
Marlene Robinson
Marlene has been studying Kadampa Buddhism since 2016, and is a heartfelt and inspiring Buddhist practitioner and teacher. Her explanations emphasize practical Kadampa Buddhist views, intentions, and simple meditation techniques that are easy to integrate into our busy daily life.
Kelsang Gyaltsen
Kelsang Gyaltsen has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 and is a founding member of the Center. He has done many retreats, including two three-month silent retreats at Tharpaland International Retreat Center in Scotland. He is also a qualified Kadampa artist who has worked on statues for a number of Kadampa temples. He is admired for his sincerity and gentle, light-hearted approach to teaching, meditation, and practice in daily life.
Tamara Muhammad
Tamara has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015, and she is currently studying in our Foundation Program. Her teachings are engaging, practical and easy to relate to. She is admired for her humorous and sincere approach and positive, kind example.
Sharon Fisher
Sharon Fisher has been a practicing Buddhist for over a decade. She is currently a member of the Teacher Training Program. She is also a wife, mother, nurse practitioner, business owner, and author. She loves helping people integrate Buddhist teachings into their daily life to manage stress, anxiety, and pain.
Kathy Kern
Kathy has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015. She is currently a member of the Foundation Program. She is a sincere and kind hearted practitioner, and her calm and friendly manner puts everyone in her classes at ease.
Mary O’Flaherty
Mary O’Flaherty is a Baltimore native, and a retired RN and a former childcare worker. She has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years. Her teachings are heartfelt and gentle, and reflect the strength of her own personal practice of meditation and Buddha’s teachings.