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Resident Teacher, Kadam Morten
Kadam Morten Clausen is the Eastern US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center New York City. For over 40 years he has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave him the title “Kadam,” indicating he is a senior lay teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition.

Kadam Morten is a greatly admired meditation teacher, especially known for his clarity, humor and inspirational presentation of Dharma. His teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through his gentle and joyful approach and his peaceful example, he has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts. Kadam Morten met his teacher, Geshe Kelsang, while attending university in England. He taught widely throughout the UK and helped develop many Kadampa Centers in England. Kadam Morten has been teaching in the US for more than 30 years and has established centers throughout the New York area, as well as Washington DC, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. In addition to his local teaching responsibilities, he teaches and guides retreats regularly throughout the United States and Europe.
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Kadam Morten’s Teaching Schedule
Kadam Morten has been the resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center NYC for 30 years. He teaches most of the General Program classes, as well as the Teacher Training Program. His teaching schedule can be found here:
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Alex Bonano

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Tamara Thomas

Dana Fuchs

Jason Cheung

Alice Fox

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France Roy

Shelley Tanner

Cesar Puello

Kelly Goedert

Doug Cuomo

Katie McDonnell

Gilberto Arribas

Michelle Valladares

Paige Polisner

Lina Bertucci

Julie Stewart

Hanna Raschl-McRonald

Jason Mandella

Natalia Darialova

Jessica Rispoli

Jonathan Ringel

Woo Jung Cho

Henry Green

Joseph Giacona

Derek Smith

Sam Brusca

Tom Lauricella

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