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Out with the Old, In with the New: Buddhist Teachings on Impermanence and Alternative New Year’s Gathering

Thursday, December 31, 2026
6:00 PM 9:00 PM

Kadampa Meditation Center Texas 1875 Laws Street Dallas, TX, 75202 United States (map)

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Out with the Old, In with the New

Buddhist Teachings on Impermanence and Alternative New Year’s Gathering

KMC Texas is offering a meaningful way to spend new year's eve. Gen Kelsang Wangpo will give teachings and guide a meditation on impermanence so we can enter the new year without grasping at the past -- to let go of the old and not just welcome, but decide to create, the life we want.

We hear it frequently as we go from one year to the next - out with the old, in with the new. There is deep wisdom to be found within these words: the wisdom of impermanence. By understanding the impermanent nature of everything we find great freedom. Recognizing that even our own thought processes are impermanent, we can establish greater control over our life. Wouldn't it be wonderful to enter the new year knowing you can have control over your life?

This is a real new year's celebration! In addition to teaching and meditation, we will have social time with snacks and community. This will make the evening enjoyable and meaningful for everyone. Whether you bring a friend or attend alone, you will find a warm welcome waiting for you.

Schedule

6:00pm - 6:30pm: Welcome Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Teaching and Meditation
7:30pm - 8:30pm: New Year’s Eve Celebration with Appetizers
8:30pm - 9:00pm: Liberation from Sorrow Prayers (to avert obstacles)

Cost

$25 Full Event - Couples
$20 Full Event
$15 Full Event - Discounted (Students, Seniors, Veterans, First Responders and low income at this time)

Free for kids 12 - 18

Member Pricing - Full Event
$14 KMC Texas Supporters (30% savings)
$10 KMC Texas Sponsors (50% savings)
Free for KMC Benefactors
Learn more about membership here

Live Streaming for this class is available for KMC Texas Monthly Members who are unable to attend in person.

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Parking is easy!

Abundant metered street parking is available on Lamar, Laws, Griffin, Munger, Corbin and Ross and is usually less than $1/hour. Download the Parkmobile app on your phone, it's super easy!

A number of lots and garages are also available within walking distance.

Teacher

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GEN WANGPO

Gen Wangpo is the Resident Teacher at KMC Texas.

Gen Wangpo has spent more than 20 years studying the skillful and compassionate teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and has been teaching Dharma since 2004. Motivated by a deep commitment to helping others discover a meaningful spiritual path, Gen Wangpo inspires students to experience the transformative benefits of Buddha's wisdom.

Inspired by Venerable Geshe-la’s presentation of the teachings, Gen Wangpo shares the timeless wisdom of Kadam Dharma in ways that resonate with modern urban life. Through his clear, heartfelt, and compassionate approach, he makes profound spiritual principles both accessible and practical, motivating students throughout Texas to deepen their practice and experience genuine inner transformation.