Our Resident Teacher

Kadam Kyle Davis

Over the past seven years, Kadam Kyle has taught at the NKT centers in Boston, MA, New Bedford, MA and Providence, RI. In addition to teaching at KMC BK, he is appointed as the Second Teacher at our U.S. National Temple — Kadampa Meditation Center New York.

Kadam Kyle has engaged in in-depth study at both the Temple in New York and on the Special Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. His joyful and sincere example in daily life, and his clear and practical approach in teachings, have inspired many people in their spiritual life.

Our Senior Teachers

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Sumit Som

Sumit was once an attorney at a large Manhattan law firm, where he experienced first-hand the anxiety and stress that plague our daily life. Feeling inspired by the Dharma, he is now teaching children at a nearby school. His students teach him how to practice patience, how to infuse life with joy, and how to tell who has cooties.

Sumit volunteers as our TTP & Puja Coordinator.

David Herson

David has found the Dharma to be an incredible resource for his curiosity about the deeper questions of life and finding meaning in our modern world. He loves the combination of practical daily benefit and profound wisdom that the Dharma offers. David is an actuary who lives in Park Slope with his wife Lisa and their beagle Winston.

David volunteers as our Deputy AD.

Tom Cook

Tom's joyful and enthusiastic manner of teaching and discussing the Dharma is infectious, and the sincere way in which Tom practices from the heart is inspiring to everyone who knows him. Tom is a husband and a father to three lovely children.

Tom volunteers as our Center Cherisher and FP Coordinator.

Anne Kadet

Anne is a writer who lives Brooklyn Heights with her dog, Minnie. She feels meditation should be a fun adventure, and carries that enthusiasm into her classes. She is especially interested in applying Buddhist teachings to addiction and recovery, self-acceptance and overcoming anxiety.

Anne volunteers as our Education Program Coordinator (EPC).

Michael Repucci

As a neuroscientist and engineer, Michael brings a critical and scientific focus to his Dharma practice. His sharp wisdom and passion for teaching is encouraging to others who seek to enter into or improve upon their meditation practice. Michael lives in Brooklyn and has two kids.

Michael volunteers as our Tech Administrator.

Adriana Young

Adriana is a design researcher. She loves applying Buddha's teachings to help people overcome issues from our childhoods. Adriana once lived one block away from KMC Brooklyn, but now she lives in Riverdale (the Bronx!). She has one son and together, they have approximately 108 stuffed animals, each with their own backstory and catch phrase.