Kadampa Buddhism

The official site of the New Kadampa Tradition -
International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Founder: Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Buddhism and meditation for the modern world

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Welcome to the online home of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Here you will find information about Kadampa Buddhism, a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism particularly suited to this modern world that offers practical solutions to the problems we experience in our daily lives.

The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

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Latest News

Spring and Summer Festival Diaries 2008

The Diaries for the 2008 Spring and Summer Festivals are now live. View video excerpts from Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s teachings, listen to the Assistant Teachers, watch interviews with Festival participants, and enjoy hundreds of wonderful photos.

Week 29

Extraordinary developments in England, Germany, France, and Mexico

In this month’s photo-newsletter from Manjushri KMC, the Mother Center, you can read about the state-of-the-art Kadampa Studio that has just opened, and a million pound Heritage Lottery grant towards restoring the chapel and towers of the main building. At KMC Germany hundreds of people flock to the castle as it opens its doors to the public. At KMC France work on the roof of the Chateau is complete and work on the interior is proceeding apace. At KMC Mexico the students participate in an inspiring group retreat, and throngs of people enjoy their wonderful World Peace Cafe.

Week 27

September newsletters from Switzerland, washington, and New York

This week, one International Retreat Center, and two Kadampa Meditation Centers bring us up-to-date with their photo-newsletters: Kailash IRC, Washington KMC, and KMC New York.

UK Dharma Celebration 2008 ~ Review

Between 11th and 14th of September, four hundred Kadampas from across the UK gathered to listen to teachings on ‘Advice From Atisha’s Heart’ and to receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Tara from the NKT’s Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.

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What is a Kadampa?

Kadampa

A Kadampa is someone who integrates their knowledge of all Buddha's teachings into their everyday lives.

Find out more in the booklet Modern Kadampa Buddhism [PDF]

New Kadampa Truth
Now is the time to dispel false accusations against the innocent

Featured Center

KMC Washington

KMC Washington

KMC Washington is a haven in the Emerald City of Seattle where anyone can come for refuge or just a few moments of relaxation.

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Book of the week

Mahamudra Tantra

Mahamudra Tantra

Mahamudra Tantra introduces a new world of meditation. It explains how we can use our imagination as a powerful tool in our spiritual practice . . .

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Inspiring Quotes

The more difficult our circumstances, the more encouraged we should feel to practise purification.

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Universal Compassion

Tharpa

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  2. 31 Oct International Fall Festival - Paris, France
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