History

Established in 1974

The Maui Dharma Center, was founded on December 9, 1974 by the highly respected Tibetan Buddhist Lama, His Eminence The All Pervasive Lord of Refuge, Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989). Kalu Rinpoche established the Center in the Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana tradition of the Karma Kagyu lineage while encouraging the non-sectarian philosophy.

Rinpoche determined the purpose of the Center, gave teachings and advice, directed which prayers and practices should be sustained, and in 1982, sent the late, All Good Venerable Lama Tenzin (1938-2001) to be the first resident teacher.

In 2003, The Venerable Gyaltsen Tamang arrived to continue the vision of Kalu Rinpoche and has served for over twenty years. For over 50 years, the Center has hosted many highly esteemed teachers from all the major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

Through the blessings of the late Kalu Rinpoche and the dedication of its successive resident teachers, the Maui Dharma Center has become a respected place for the practice and study of Tibetan Buddhism.