Katsel Meditation Sterling
A nonprofit cultivating peace through authentic Buddhist meditation and study.
For the Benefit
Of All Sentient Beings
Katsel Meditation Sterling's mission is to preserve the endangered authentic Tibetan Buddhist Culture, Religious Studies, and Traditions of the Drikung Kagyu teachings through study, contemplation, meditation, and altruistic activities for peace, happiness, and benefit of all sentient beings. We are also a branch of the Drikung Meditation Center and have the blessings of being part of an unbroken lineage of Tibetan Buddhism recognized by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama.
Meditation Sterling's mantra is "For the benefit of all sentient beings."
We operate as a religious non-profit. We're supported entirely by the generosity of those who believe in our altruistic causes for peace, happiness, and benefit others by donations.
No one will ever be turned away due to a lack of Funds.
Attendance is the greatest gift.
Suggested Donations for each class or event are posted in their description.
Our Teachers
Venerable Lama Konchok Sonam is the Spiritual Director of the Drikung Meditation Center and Meditation Sterling. He was born in Lhasa, Tibet, Lama Sonam began his Buddhist training when young within the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is one of the foremost Buddhist masters and accomplished Tibetan Lamas alive in this world today. His compassion, love, wisdom, and spiritual accomplishments are legendary. He is one of the highest Lamas of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin took his monk’s vows at the age of 14. He studied the Thirteen Major Texts with Khenchen Nawang Gyalpo Rinpoché and other Khenpos. He also received the entire Lamdré-cycle of empowerments of the Ngor-Sakya lineage from Khensur Khenchen Rinpoché and from Amdo Lama Togden Rinpoché and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoché he received many Nyingma empowerments and teachings.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang, the 37th throne holder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage is the 7th reincarnation of the Chetsang Rinpoche. His Holiness is a manifestation of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara).
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgön Chungtsang, the 36th throne holder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage and the 8th reincarnation of the Chungtsang Rinpoche is a manifestation of Manjushri.
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche is the Great Abbot of the Drigung Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. An accomplished scholar, teacher, author, and translator. With Venerable Rinpoche's help, he has translated many of our texts into English for the benefit of all beings.
