ken klein

Ken Klein has been an active member of the Tibetan Buddhist Center since its beginning in 1989. He has served as President, building maintenance manager, marketing and fundraising, coordinating visits from India of traveling monasteries tours in Philadelphia and visits from notable Teachers. His current role is serving on the Board of Directors along with our Teacher, Losang Samten, Barbara Montgomery and President Sue Passante.

Ken has said often, “ I am not a teacher, but I am willing to share whatever experiences I have had over the years”.

Ken has traveled numerous times to India and Nepal over the years. He has received teachings and empowerments from His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Losang Samten, Lama Yeshe, Lama Zopa, Zazap Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Sogyal Rinpoche, Lama Rinchen and others.

Ken has been married to TBC member Marjon van Kempen for 47 years, together they have two adult sons.