Kelsang Dema

A Buddhist nun of many years experience, the Centre is

happy to welcome Dema as a new and very talented

addition to the community. She is the branch teacher

in Torpoint and Penzance.

Paul Boseley

As the Administrative Director of the Centre, Paul heads a team of people involved in the day-to-day running of the centre. He has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for several years and is a dedicated lay

practitioner studying on the Teacher Training Programme.

Paul teaches in Launceston and Bodmin.

Kelsang Dragden

Dragden is a committed student on the Teacher Training Programme. He has experience of living in several Kadampa communities over many years. He received ordination as a Buddhist monk from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in May 2006. Dragden teaches the Plymouth University and Truro evening classes.

Richard Green

A Kadampa practitioner of many years’ experience, Richard continues his training on the Foundation Programme. He teaches the General Programme class in Falmouth.

Lesley Metherell

Whilst being a well loved and sincere practitioner on the Foundation Programme, Lesley teaches the Tavistock General Programme class.

Ian Kavanagh

Having had many years experience in other Dharma Centres Ian is now studying the Foundation Programme at Ashoka Centre and teaches the Newquay General Programme class.