Dharmapala Kadampa Buddhist Center

Dharmapala Kadampa Buddhist Center is a spiritual community dedicated to sharing Buddha's teachings through accessible meditation programs and community practices. Founded as part of the New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), we provide weekly General Program classes for practical Dharma exploration, Foundation Program courses for deeper study of Buddhist texts, and Chanted Prayers for communal spiritual growth. Our Roanoke center offers both in-person and online participation options to accommodate modern lifestyles. Led by Resident Teacher Barbara Stein and supported by qualified student teachers, our programs emphasize inner peace through meditation and ethical living.

We recently relocated to a new space featuring improved facilities for meditation, a Dharma library, and community gatherings. Our teachings follow the contemporary presentation of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a globally respected Buddhist master, and are delivered by experienced practitioners like National Spiritual Director Kadam Morten Clausen. We maintain strong connections to the tradition's global infrastructure while focusing on local community needs. Our approach combines traditional Buddhist wisdom with modern accessibility, offering both structured study programs and flexible drop-in classes. Financial support through donations helps maintain our facilities and expand our outreach efforts.