All our teachers have several years of experience in meditation and Kadampa Buddhism. A colorful mix of different backgrounds and experiences. All of our teachers study at the Teacher Training Program and continue their education.
Our Team
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Devi is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland and Kailash International Retreat Center. She is a modern Buddhist nun and highly experienced teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition, who has been engaged in the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism for more than twenty years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Gen Kelsang Gyalchog
Gen Kelsang Gyalchog has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of the venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche since 1993. He served as the center teacher for many years at the Nalanda Center in Lucerne as well as at the Menla Center in Locarno. Thanks to his extensive experience, he excels at imparting meditation and contemporary Buddhism in a grounded yet approachable manner.
He serves as an example of how it is possible to combine the spiritual life of a Buddhist monk with a modern lifestyle.
Valentina Schweizer
Valentina has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for 19 years. She worked and practiced for about seven years in an international Kadampa Meditation Center in England and gained valuable experience there. With her warm and welcoming personality, she is a living example of how we can put Buddhism into practice in daily life.
She teaches Meditation on Monday at KMC Switzerland and is a member of the center's managment team.
Kathrin Hald
Kathrin Hald has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for several years. Her demanding work in the IT field has taught her how to combine inner peace and the timeless wisdom of Buddha with a hectic daily life. She understands the challenges of a busy lifestyle and uses her experiences to help others find this balance.
Kathrin's approach to teaching the art of meditation is clear and inviting, making it suitable for people of all experience levels.
Regina Gossner
Regina Gossner has been dedicated to practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for several years. With her warmth and compassionate heart, she adeptly guides others through Buddha's wisdom and guided meditations, inspiring them along the way.
Andreas roth
Andreas has been studying and practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for several years. His teaching style is light and joyful. He is adept at finding solutions to life's daily challenges through the practice of meditation and the timeless wisdom of Buddha.
Gabriel Rojas
Gabriel Rojas is originally from Chile and as an engineer he has lived and worked all over the world. Alongside his professional pursuits, he has found a deep passion for meditation and is a qualified teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Centre. With over a decade of experience, Gabriel's sincere and inspiring approach to sharing the teachings of Kadam Dharma resonates with his listeners.
He regularly teaches meditation courses in Spanish.
Eva zimmermann
Eva Zimmermann has been studying and practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years. Her calm, inspiring, and very conscientious approach creates an atmosphere where participants feel safe and supported. With her kindness and patience, she encourages her students to find inner peace and clarity, showing how meditation can lead to a deeper understanding of themselves and the world.
Leticia büchler
Leticia Büchler has been studying and practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for a few years. Coming from a medical background, she excels at integrating a busy professional life with the practice of meditation to find serenity, inner peace, and meaning in everyday life. With her vibrant, uplifting, and radiant spirit, she inspires others to embrace the path of meditation with joy.
