Welcome to Gainesville Karma Thegsum Choling (GKTC), a Buddhist meditation and practice center in the Tibetan Karma Kagyu tradition, led by resident teacher, Lama David Bole.

We are an affiliate center of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD), the North American home of His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.

At GKTC, you will hear teachings from an unbroken lineage that emphasize the practice of compassion and meditation. We teach techniques to work with body, speech, and mind to awaken you to your true nature—your enlightened heart.

Free Beginner Class:
"Introduction to Buddhism"
This six week series is offered regularly. If you would like to be informed of the time and location, please submit your email info on the Contact page.

Questions may be directed to our secretary.

Visitors are always welcome at GKTC.

Traditional Acupuncture Center, 1216 NW 9th Ave., Gainesville, Florida, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Sunday. Map of our Meeting Location

Our meetings include a short sitting meditation with instruction, dharma readings and discussion, and prayer practices in Tibetan and English. These practices awaken the energy of the Bodhisattva of Compassion and the Buddha of Boundless Light in our daily lives.

Our current Dharma Reading is "The Practice of Lojong" by Traleg Kyabgon.