Brian's first experience with the Kadampa Center was in the Fall of 2012 attending Buddhism in a Nutshell. He has enjoyed helping Chris with the live streaming and recording of teachings and other events since early 2013.
Chris first came to Kadampa Center in 2003 to learn about meditation and then as a student in the first round of Discovering Buddhism classes. He helps with Zoom, YouTube and recording of events at Kadampa Center. Chris enjoys preparing juniper/eastern red cedar used to fill holy objects. Chris helped with Meditation and Mindfulness classes at Roanoke River Correctional Institution. Chris is also on the Board of Directors for the Triangle Interfaith Alliance. Venerable Robina taught Chris to realize the importance of getting the dharma to as many people as possible.