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.

International Festivals

Away retreats focused on gaining insight into the mind

03 Oct 2024

In September, some Kadampa centers organized away retreats to allow their students to focus on gaining insight into the mind.
Here KMC Quebec, KMC Victoria and Je Tsongkhapa KBC in Pachuca (Mexico) enjoyed away retreats.

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Kadampa Podcasts Now Available in Three Languages

02 Oct 2024

Kadampa Podcasts are expanding to bring Dharma teachings from more Teachers to a worldwide audience. You can now access your favorite podcasts on many leading streaming platforms, available in three languages!

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Celebrations of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day – 2024

01 Oct 2024

September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day, a special occasion for Buddhists around the world. On this day, many engage in meditation, prayers, and teachings to honor Buddha’s return.

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US Festival 2024 ~ The first time at the IKRC Grand Canyon

30 Sep 2024

The US Festival this year took place for the first time ever at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon in Arizona with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.

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Editors’ Picks – Sep 2024

29 Sep 2024

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

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Centers, Study & Meditation

Away retreats focused on gaining insight into the mind

In September, some Kadampa centers organized away retreats to allow their students to focus on gaining insight into the mind.
Here KMC Quebec, KMC Victoria and Je Tsongkhapa KBC in Pachuca (Mexico) enjoyed away retreats.

Study & Meditation

Kadampa Podcasts Now Available in Three Languages

Kadampa Podcasts are expanding to bring Dharma teachings from more Teachers to a worldwide audience. You can now access your favorite podcasts on many leading streaming platforms, available in three languages!

Centers

Celebrations of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day – 2024

September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day, a special occasion for Buddhists around the world. On this day, many engage in meditation, prayers, and teachings to honor Buddha’s return.

Centers, Temples

US Festival 2024 ~ The first time at the IKRC Grand Canyon

The US Festival this year took place for the first time ever at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon in Arizona with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.

Centers

Finding wisdom and compassion with Visiting teachers

Visiting teachers travelled to give courses at KMC Toulouse, KMC Cuernavaca and KMC Bilbao. They taught the path of compassion and wisdom, and how to lead a life of profound purpose.

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

We should try to acquire a real taste for Dharma now, while we have the opportunity. As we familiarize ourselves with Dharma, we will discover many ways of finding pure happiness. We can experience happiness through meditation and wisdom, and by keeping moral discipline we can attain a special happiness that comes from a healthy body and mind. By enjoying the bliss of pure concentration, we can experience supreme and lasting happiness, no matter how difficult external conditions may be.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Universal Compassion