Lama Kathy Wesley

Lama Kathy Wesley (she/her) has been a student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche since 1977. She participated in the first three-year retreat led by Khenpo Rinpoche at Karmé Ling Retreat Center in upstate New York, and thus earned the title of ‘retreat lama.’ Now, as a lama (dharma teacher), Kathy serves as Resident Teacher at the Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling and travels to teach at other Buddhist centers around the country. Kathy is a graduate of Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She and her husband Mike live in Central Ohio.

Upcoming Programs by Lama Kathy Wesley

Compassion Training for Difficult Times

June 20 - 23, 2024

We all have been on a journey these last few years - trying to cope with global conflicts, political upheavals, and pandemic, we are challenged at every turn and can find our spiritual resolve and patience wearing thin. But what if we had a spiritual method that actually thrived on adversity - that reminded us […]