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Modern Kadampa Buddhism

New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Founder:

VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE

Founder:

VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE

The Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism is Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, affectionately known as Venerable Geshe-la, a world-renowned meditation master and Teacher. He inspired thousands of people around the world to apply the pure teachings of Buddha to their modern lives to solve their personal problems and discover a deep and lasting inner peace and happiness. Today, the legacy of his life's work touches the lives of people of all nationalities and cultures.


"The day will come when you will do my job."
VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE

Working for world peace

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche devoted his entire life to making the pure teachings of Buddha available in a modern form to people throughout the world.

Now Venerable Geshe-la's followers holding him at their hearts continue his work with auspicious projects in every region of the world.

Centers

Thanksgiving Celebrations at IKRC Grand Canyon

Thanksgiving at IKRC Grand Canyon was celebrated on multiple occasions. From community meals to special retreats, the community and guests had a great opportunity to come together to give thanks and rejoice in the development of their Centre.

Study & Meditation

Je Tsongkhapa’s Blessings in the Land of the Snows

What a wonderful weekend! People arrived at MKMC on Friday evening for a weekend course with Gen-la Dekyong. Over the weekend Gen-la gave the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and commentary to the special Kadampa prayer “Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples”.

Festivals & Celebrations

Creating a Pure Land in Germany

At the end of November, the German National Festival 2023 was led by the National Spiritual Director of Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and South Africa, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang. It was a joyful event, concluding with a retreat led by the Resident Teacher of KMC Tharpaland, Gen Kelsang Ananda.

Festivals & Celebrations

The annual fundraising walk in Hong Kong

On the Hong Kong annual fundraising walk, Gen Tonglam and 80 sangha walked a virtuous path from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo on Lantau Island.

Festivals & Celebrations

Quebec Dharma Celebration 2023

Quebec Kadampa Centers gathered together at Kadampa Meditation Center Montreal on the occasion of the Quebec Dharma Celebration 2023. It is difficult to express with words the joy, harmony, energy and faith this unique event has generated in the hearts of the participants!

Je Tsongkhapa’s Blessings in the Land of the Snows

06 Dec 2023

What a wonderful weekend! People arrived at MKMC on Friday evening for a weekend course with Gen-la Dekyong. Over the weekend Gen-la gave the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and commentary to the special Kadampa prayer “Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples”.

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Living Clarity – Kadampa Podcasts are growing

04 Dec 2023

Kadampa Podcasts are developing, to bring more teachings, from more teachers, to more people. You will now be able to access your favourite podacasts on many mainstream streaming services.

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Editor’s pick: Special moments from November

01 Dec 2023

Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the month of November.

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Bonus Bulletin – Nov 28

28 Nov 2023

Read about some of the other activities taking place all over the world recently.

KMC Montreal | Heruka KMC, London | KMC Bloomington | KMC Spain | Heruka KMC, Fort Collins | KMC Madrid | Drolma KBC

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Special event this December at the Mother Center

20 Nov 2023

Join us at the Mother Center this December for the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and teachings on the special Kadampa prayer “Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples”, including teachings on close retreat.

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International Festivals

Why Aren’t we Happy all the Time?

Living Clarity
Living Clarity
Why Aren't we Happy all the Time?
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We have never learned how to fulfil our deepest wish for lasting happiness.

Event information coming soon

Where to start

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

The goal or aspiration of every living being is to experience happiness. There are two kinds of happiness and hence two kinds of goal - temporary and ultimate. Temporary happiness is the happiness that can be experienced by humans and gods; it is the limited happiness that can be experienced while beings remain bound within samsara. Ultimate happiness is the pure, eternal happiness of liberation and full enlightenment.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Joyful Path of Good Fortune