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
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.
Festival news
Advanced information on the subjects for the 2009 Spring and Summer Festivals is now available in the Kadampa Festivals section.
See also the International Kadampa Festivals website for information on the teachers leading reviews and meditations at the 2008 Summer Festival.
News from Canada
Great progress is being made preparing the new Temple at KMC Canada. See their latest photo-newsletter.
Developments at KMCs and IRCs around the world
Throughout April and May, KMCs and IRCs around the world continued to flourish. Here are some photo-newsletters from a small selection of them:KMC Washington, KMC Canada, KMC Brazil, Tharpland IRC, KMC Australia and Manjushri KMC.
Upcoming Events
- 25 Jul International Summer Festival - UK
- 28 Aug German Festival
- 29 Aug NorthWest US Dharma Celebration
- 05 Sep Croatia Dharma Celebration
- 11 Sep UK Dharma Celebration
- 03 Oct North Eastern US Dharma Celebration
What is a Kadampa?
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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]
Featured Center
KMC California
KMC California is dedicated to serving the vibrant and diverse metropolitan city of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.
Book of the week
Universal Compassion
The fundamental insight underlying this book is that the world we experience is a reflection of our mind and so if we want to experience the world in a positive way we need to develop a positive mind.
The supremely positive mind is universal compassion, which is developed using the special meditations in this book.
Inspiring Quotes
Compassion is the root of Buddha because all Buddhas arise from the mind of Compassion ; it is the root of Dharma because Buddhas give Dharma teachings out of Compassion for others; and it is the root of Sangha because it is impossible to become Sangha without practising Compassion.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Universal Compassion