Authentic Buddhist Study and Practice
Myrtle Beach, SC Karma Kagyu Study Group
Welcome to Kagyustudy, where we gather for study, meditation, and sincere practice in the rich tradition of Karma Kagyu Buddhism. Join us as we explore the teachings together.
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Our Group's Mission
The Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Study Group of Myrtle Beach is a welcoming community dedicated to the study and practice of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in 2005 with the blessing and inspiration of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, the late abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) Monastery in Woodstock, NY, our group continues to honor his guidance and compassionate example.
We are officially listed on both the KTD Monastery website and the Kagyu Office of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa:
We are officially listed on both the KTD Monastery website and the Kagyu Office of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa:
Andrew
Group Facilitator
We meet weekly to practice Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhanas.
Practice Schedule
Sundays - 7PM
Review the prayer text used in our practice:
Our Purpose
Mission
01
Study & Practice
Support the study and practice of the Karma Kagyu lineage
Mission
02
local Sangha
Provide a local Buddhist sangha for the Myrtle Beach area
Mission
03
Welcoming
Offer a welcoming environment for practitioners of all backgrounds.
Mission
04
Accessible
Make authentic Tibetan Buddhist teachings accessible in the South
About the Director
Andrew Appel, the director of the study group, became a student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche in 1994.
With Rinpoche’s blessing, Andrew has dedicated himself to sharing authentic Karma Kagyu teachings and supporting practitioners in the Southeast.
Beyond leading the study group, Andrew has offered meditation instruction at a local recovery center, facilitated meetings with at-risk youth through the solicitor’s program, participated in interfaith services, and has occasionally been asked to perform Buddhist funeral ceremonies.