Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center

Welcome to Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center. This center was founded in 2005 with the blessing of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso; Internationally renowned Buddhist master and scholar. The Center is dedicated to benifitting others by offering the path of wisdom and compassion in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and throughout the state of Iowa.

Lamrim Center offers classes tailored to the needs and wishes of everyone in the community. Whether you are a university student wishing to let go of the stress associated with balancing work, study, and play, or a professional looking for positive ways to deal with difficulties or challenges in the work environment, we have something to offer you. 

Classes at Lamrim Center and in downtown Iowa City emphasize very simple and practical methods for learning to deal with daily difficulties in a very peaceful and positive way. Learn to meditate, improve concentration, overcome distraction, and develop a daily meditation practice. Also learn ways to overcome negative minds such as anger, attachment, jealousy, and selfishness and learn to cultivate positive minds such as  patience, love, and compassion.

What's New?

Day Cours: Karma in Action

Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center will be having a day course entitled: Karma in Action. It will be taught by Western Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Drubwang. It will be on Saturday March 20th and go from 10:00am to 4:30pm. The cost is $25 and it will include lunch. Please email the center in advance to register.

Cedar Rapid General Program Classes Starting

A free public talk will be held in Cedar Rapids on March 9th to kick off a new meditation class series that will be held on Tuesday nights 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Everyone is welcome.