Resident Teacher
Matthew Riechers
Matthew is the Resident Teacher at Vajradhara Meditation Center. Born and raised in New York, he has lived in Park Slope for fifteen years. Matthew has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang for many years. He was also the Education Program Coordinator at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in Manhattan for six years, where he oversaw all the workshops, retreats, and classes.
Matthew has taught at NYU, CUNY's Graduate Center and John Jay College for Criminal Justice. Insightful and humorous, he is appreciated for his clear and articulate presentation of the teachings.
