Founded in 1982, the Albuquerque Karma Tegsum Chöling (KTC) is an affiliate center of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD), the North American seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa. We follow the spiritual guidance of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.

The Albuquerque KTC:

• An extraordinary space for group and individual practice.
• Offers visits and teachings by recognized Lamas.
• Offers instruction in meditation and Buddhist fundamentals.
• Provides Buddhist-friendly social activities and outings.
• Gives members an opportunity to establish a personal connection with one of the world's oldest and most respected spiritual traditions.

We invite you to visit the Albuquerque KTC, one of the first Buddhist centers established in New Mexico. Information for beginners in Buddhism and meditation is provided every Wednesday evening at 6 PM, and at other times by appointment. A one-hour sitting/walking meditation is also held Wednesdays at 7 PM.

More in-depth introductory dharma classes are also offered periodically, in addition to an ongoing informal discussion series (Wed, 6PM). The center also maintains a library of books on Tibetan Buddhism, as well as audio and video recordings of teachings. Please contact us for information on the availability of these materials for check-out.

In our activities, we place the emphasis on our direct connection with His Holiness, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and the Karma Kagyu Lineage, and on traditional Vajrayana (tantric) practices, which are closely related.

In the words of the Mahamudra Lineage Supplication, "the lama opens the door to the profound oral teachings." The center's ability to maintain this connection and practice depends on the support and participation of practitioners.