Buddhism and meditation for the modern world
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 Kadampa News
News from Brazil and Mexico
Photo-news just in from two KMCs. KMC Brazil put the finishing touches on their landscaping and get ready to add gold to the Temple. Meanwhile, KMC Mexico make you an offer you can’t refuse!
German Festival 2008 ~ Blessing Ceremony of KMC Germany
This year, our national Festival began on Protector Day in August and lasted for five days, and for the first time, it was held at the site of our KMC Germany. Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, our Deputy Spiritual Director, was invited to grant the Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, and gave a beautiful commentary to our Prayers for Meditation and the Guru Yoga of Buddha Shakyamuni. The Festival ended with a two days retreat led by Gen Kelsang Ananda, the National Spiritual Director of Germany.
News from Brazil
Amazing progress is being made at the Brazilian Temple. See their photo-newsletters for the latest developments.
Nordic Dharma Celebration 2008
The second Nordic Dharma Celebration took place on the 18th to the 22nd of April 2008 in Stockholm, Sweden. The event was held at a peaceful retreat centre just outside the capital, in the beautiful archipelago landscape of water and woodland. Gen Ananda granted the blessing empowerment of Arya Tara, gave teachings on wisdom and compassion and guided a two-day Tara retreat.
News from Canada
Great progress is being made preparing the new Temple at KMC Canada. See their latest photo-newsletter.
Upcoming Events
- 11 Sep UK Dharma Celebration
- 03 Oct North Eastern US Dharma Celebration
- 31 Oct International Fall Festival - Paris, France
- 05 Dec Spanish Dharma Celebration
- 05 Dec Scottish Dharma Celebration
What is a 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 Italy
KMC Italy is located in the delightful spa town of Montecatini-Terme, among the rolling hills of Tuscany, within Hotel Kadampa Italy.
Book of the week
Eight Steps to Happiness
As a commentary to one of Buddhism’s best-loved and most enduring teachings, Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Tibetan Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa, this book explains how to transform every moment of our life into a step on the path to inner peace, and in particular how to transform all of life’s difficulties into truly liberating experiences.
Inspiring Quotes
We do not know what non-virtuous actions we have committed in the past and so we do not know what suffering lies ahead of us if we fail to practise purification.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Universal Compassion