Tucson Kadampa Meditation Center

Tucson Kadampa Meditation Center Meditation and Modern Buddhism in Tucson - offering weekly drop-in classes, meditations and retreats. We are located west of Craycroft on Pima St.

KMC Arizona offers Buddhist meditation classes and retreats in Tucson and the surrounding areas. The classes are accessible, practical, and open to everyone. KMC Arizona offers a path of wisdom and compassion to help anyone find a happy, meaningful life through explanation and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. The center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization run by volunteers.

✨ Volunteer Spotlight ✨**Mark Edie****Open Hours & Cleaning Volunteer**Every Monday, Mark helps care for the Center by c...
06/24/2026

✨ Volunteer Spotlight ✨

**Mark Edie**
**Open Hours & Cleaning Volunteer**

Every Monday, Mark helps care for the Center by cleaning and helping keep the space peaceful, beautiful, and welcoming for everyone who visits.

He also supports our Monday Open Hours, offering a warm and friendly presence for people who come to connect with the Center and learn more about Dharma.

Thank you, Mark, for your kind, steady, and dedicated service. We appreciate you! 🙏

A beautiful Sunday morning during our Refuge Retreat ✨This Sunday, our community gathered for a special class as part of...
06/23/2026

A beautiful Sunday morning during our Refuge Retreat ✨

This Sunday, our community gathered for a special class as part of our Refuge Retreat — a meaningful opportunity to deepen our connection with the Three Jewels and learn how to find real inner protection through Buddha’s teachings.

In a peaceful and blessed atmosphere, we reflected on how refuge is not just a belief, but a practical source of strength, guidance, and hope in daily life. Through meditation, teachings, and prayers, we can gradually develop the confidence and wisdom that protect our mind from suffering and lead us toward lasting peace.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special morning and weekend. It was wonderful to practice together as a community.

Everyone is welcome to join us for upcoming classes, retreats, and events at Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona.

A peaceful evening out for your mind and body 🥗✨Join us for Food for Thought — a relaxing guided meditation followed by ...
06/21/2026

A peaceful evening out for your mind and body 🥗✨

Join us for Food for Thought — a relaxing guided meditation followed by a delicious home-cooked vegetarian meal.

This is a wonderful way to slow down, enjoy meaningful community, and leave feeling refreshed from the inside out.

Friday, June 26th | 6–7:30pm
Everyone welcome.

Learn more and register:
https://www.meditationintucson.org/june-food-for-thought

Been thinking about trying meditation? 🍽️🧘Join us for Food for Thought: Meditation and a Meal — a relaxed evening where ...
06/20/2026

Been thinking about trying meditation? 🍽️🧘

Join us for Food for Thought: Meditation and a Meal — a relaxed evening where you can enjoy guided meditation, good food, and meaningful community.

This is a simple and welcoming way to take a pause from the busyness of daily life, refresh your mind, and enjoy a meal with others.

Friday, June 26th | 6–7:30pm
Everyone welcome

Learn more and register:
https://www.meditationintucson.org/june-food-for-thought

Food for Thought: Meditation and a Meal 🥗✨Join us for a meaningful evening of meditation, community, and nourishment for...
06/19/2026

Food for Thought: Meditation and a Meal 🥗✨

Join us for a meaningful evening of meditation, community, and nourishment for both mind and body.

This special gathering includes a guided meditation and a delicious meal together — a perfect way to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy uplifting company.

Friday, June 26th
6:00–7:30pm
Everyone welcome.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.meditationintucson.org/june-food-for-thought

Come enjoy a peaceful evening with us at KMC Arizona.

Food for Thought
Meditation and a Meal;
Nourishment for Your Mind and Body
Friday, June 26th, 6 - 7:30pmUSE THIS LINK TO...
06/19/2026

Food for Thought
Meditation and a Meal;
Nourishment for Your Mind and Body
Friday, June 26th, 6 - 7:30pm
USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER
https://www.meditationintucson.org/june-food-for-thought?utm_campaign=d69ba08e-6348-440f-9dcd-fcfccdfecd13&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=f2442f00-1e13-4c2f-ba44-3b598670b3da
A special evening out with a relaxing guided meditation followed by a delicious home-cooked vegetarian meal.
The evening begins with a simple, guided meditation to help you unwind at the end of a busy week. Let go of the stresses and tensions of daily life and settle into a sense of inner peace.
  Afterwards, enjoy a tasty vegetarian meal with recipes from around the world, shared in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
  If you have any dietary questions, please feel free to contact us.
  REGISTRATION DEADLINE June 24!
Everyone is Welcome
Schedule:
Meditation: 6 - 6:30 pm
Meal: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $20
*Half off for FP Members, Free for Benefactors

Refuge RetreatFind Protection from SufferingFriday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19th - 21st
With Gen Kelsang Lingpurhttps://...
06/16/2026

Refuge Retreat
Find Protection from Suffering
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19th - 21st
With Gen Kelsang Lingpur
https://www.meditationintucson.org/refuge-retreat
Taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is the very foundation of the Buddhist path. By relying on Buddha as our perfect guide, Dharma as the supreme protection from suffering, and Sangha as our inspiring companions, we enter the gateway to liberation and enlightenment.
During this retreat, we gently set aside our usual busyness and create space to cultivate inner peace. Through teachings, prayers, and guided meditations with Gen Lingpur, we will deepen our experience of refuge and discover how to find lasting happiness within.
You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. This retreat is open to everyone—whether you are new to Buddhist practice or wish to strengthen your reliance on the Three Jewels.
Schedule:
Friday:
Introduction: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday:
Session 1: 8 - 9:15am
Session 2: 1 - 2:15pm
Session 3: 3 - 4:15pm
Cost: $20
Note: Per NKT instructions, we are no longer able to live-stream Preliminary Guide retreats. 
*Membership discounts apply

🌿 Thank you to our wonderful Center Cherishers! 🌿A huge thank you to all the kind community members who came out to help...
06/16/2026

🌿 Thank you to our wonderful Center Cherishers! 🌿

A huge thank you to all the kind community members who came out to help beautify Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona. Through sweeping, painting, trimming, organizing, cleaning, repairing, hauling, and caring for the grounds, everyone helped make our Buddhist Center more welcoming, peaceful, and beautiful for all who visit.

Center Cherishing is such a special way to put love and care into action. Every small task becomes meaningful when it is done with a good heart and the wish to benefit others.

We are so grateful for this joyful, hardworking, and generous community. Thank you for helping our Center flourish! 💛

Address

5326 E Pima Street
Tucson, AZ
85712

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
5:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
6pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15204411617

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