New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union
New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union

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.

News from the post Spring Festival retreats

14 Jun 2025

Following the beautiful Kadampa Spring Festival 2025, there were two inspiring post-festival retreats in the UK, at Nagarjuna KMC and Madhayamaka KMC, as well as two more in Spain, at KMC Granada and KMC Barcelona.

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Public Talks: Developing peaceful and loving minds

13 Jun 2025

These events often give newcomers their first taste of Buddha’s teachings while fellow practitioners enjoy the energy the talks bring. Take a look at the recent talks in Amsterdam, Darlington (UK), Toulouse (France) and Río Tercero (Argentina).

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Development of Dharma in Penang & Tara IKRC

11 Jun 2025

Two new developments at Vajrapani KBC in Penang, Malaysia, and Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, UK.

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Offering our Faith | Celebrations 2025 ~ Part 2

10 Jun 2025

On 4 June, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

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Offering our Faith | Celebrations 2025 ~ Part 1

09 Jun 2025

On 4 June, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

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Centers

Development of Dharma in Penang & Tara IKRC

Two new developments at Vajrapani KBC in Penang, Malaysia, and Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, UK.

Centers

Offering our Faith | Celebrations 2025 ~ Part 2

On 4 June, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

Centers

Offering our Faith | Celebrations 2025 ~ Part 1

On 4 June, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

Settling like the trail of a bird flying in the sky.

When a bird flies through the sky it leaves no trace of its movements, and so there is no trail to follow. In the same way, if distracting thoughts arise during our meditation we should not follow them but, by keeping our mind single-pointedly on the object of meditation, let them pass without trace.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Clear Light of Bliss