Branch Teachers

Kelsang Chogyop is the Administrative Director and a senior student at Amitayus Center. Her warm heart is inspiring to all. As a corporate executive, she has extensive experience integrating a spiritual practice into daily life. Chogyop teaches drop-in meditation classes in Bethlehem.

Diane Cadman is the Administrative Director of Menlha Center and a sincere student of Kadampa Buddhism. She is known for her kindness and gentle manner. Diane teaches Prayers for World Peace in Lambertville.

Tasha Carlisle is the Education Programming Coordinator for Amitayus and Menlha Kadampa Buddhist Centers. Her joyful and pleasing manner conveys the Dharma in a way that is easy to put into practice. Tasha teaches various classes at the centers.
John Baker works as a sound engineer in the Philadelphia area. Having been a student of Geshe Kelsang for over ten years, he teaches meditation with great clarity and skill. John teaches Simply Meditate in Philadelphia.
Russell Chell is a senior student at Menlha Buddhist Center. His down-to-earth style makes it easy to practice Buddhist teachings in daily life. Russell teaches Simply Meditate in Lambertville.
Eve Miller is a professional cellist and a senior student of Amitayus Center. Eve teaches drop-in meditation classes.