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Daniel Scharpenburg

Daniel Scharpenburg (Gegan Kelsang Dakpa) is a Buddhist Meditation Teacher. He has had a committed meditation practice for 20 years. Daniel completed Meditation Instructor Training under Lama Chuck Stanford at the Rime Buddhist Center in 2011. He volunteers at the Rime Buddhist Center as a Class Facilitator and Meditation Lead. He was given the title “Gegan” or teacher and he has taken Bodhisattva Vows.

Daniel also ordained as a Zen Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order and took precepts with Ven. Wonji Dharma in the Korean Zen Tradition.

In an effort to deepen his practice and knowledge, Daniel has received teachings and instruction from various Buddhist teachers including: Lama Lena, Khentrul Lodro Thaye, Santikaro, Younge Khachab Rinpoche, Geshe Tsewang Thinley, and Karen Maezen Miller.

Daniel considers himself a Rime (or non-sectarian) Buddhist.

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Buddhist Meditation Teacher at the Rime Buddhist Center in Kansas City, Missouri.