Gen Kelsang Norbu
Resident Teacher
Gen Norbu was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested by him to be the Resident Teacher of KMC North Carolina. He earned the title "Gen" in 2012, indicating that he is a senior ordained teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition of modern Buddhism.
Gen Norbu is known for his loving and gentle nature and holds a very clear and sharp understanding of Buddha’s teachings. Through his teachings and his personal example, Gen Norbu shows us how to integrate Buddha's teachings into our daily life.
Fariba Homesley
Branch Teacher
Fariba Homesley received her first Kadampa Dharma teaching in 2006 from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche at the International Fall Festival. She then began regular studies at KMC North Carolina. Originally from Iran, Fariba's nature is kind, her understanding of the teachings is good, and her presentation is clear.
Rebekah Biercz
Teacher
Rebekah Biercz has been attending Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina since January 2023, and is a student in our Foundation Program intermediate-level book study class. Originally from South Carolina, she and her husband Matt have one daughter, age 6.
Dilek Incoglu
Teacher
Dilek Incoglu has been attending Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina since 2021, and is a student in our Foundation Program intermediate-level book study class. Originally from Turkey, she and her husband Serkan have two daughters, ages 11 and 14.
Johanna Agathon
Teacher
Johanna Agathon has been attending Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina since 2019, and is a student in our Foundation Program intermediate-level book study class. Originally from Colombia, Johanna’s teachings are clear and her presentation is easy to follow.
Melissa Harris
Teacher
Melissa Harris has been attending Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina since 2012, and is a student in our Foundation Program intermediate-level book study class. Originally from Connecticut, Melissa’s teachings are engaging and her presentation is strong.
