The Resident Teacher of Odiyana KBC is Matthew Stein.

Matthew has practiced and taught Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for many years under the guidance of many senior teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition.

Matthew previously lived at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York where he engaged in in-depth study and retreat, and recently he completed the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northern England.

Matthew teaches from the heart in a clear, warm and relaxed way, that is always practical and relevant to our daily lives.