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.

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The Spotlight: featured stories and updates

KMC France Update: Preserving a Precious Place for Future Generations

15 Jul 2026

After several weeks of dedicated work, a joyful and harmonious atmosphere continues to fill KMC France as the Resident Teachers and community work, volunteer, and pray together.

A Time of Renewal: Kadampa Teachers Gather at the Mother Center

14 Jul 2026

The Resident Teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition have gather together at their spiritual home, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, to participate in an annual International Teacher Training Program (ITTP).

Discover the Tharpa Summer Festival Shop

13 Jul 2026

The Tharpa Festival Shop is an essential part of the International Summer Festival 2026 at Manjushri KMC, offering everything you need to support your spiritual practice during the Festival and beyond. It’s an opportunity to purchase all Festival-related Tharpa items— including books, art, and sadhanas—alongside new and updated releases.

Beyond the Festival, the Journey Continues: Post-Festival Retreat 2026

11 Jul 2026

In this post we share information about all the retreats taking place at centers worldwide, offering students an opportunity to deepen their experience of the teachings from the Summer Festival 2026

Joyful Community Events

09 Jul 2026

Kadampa communities recently enjoyed inspiring family and community events, including children’s meditation activities, a joyful Dharma Kids program in Brazil, and a summer BBQ at Tharpaland KMC. Through meditation, friendship, and shared experiences, participants of all ages strengthened their connection to Dharma while cultivating kindness, inner peace, and harmonious community.

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Study & Meditation

KMC France Update: Preserving a Precious Place for Future Generations

After several weeks of dedicated work, a joyful and harmonious atmosphere continues to fill KMC France as the Resident Teachers and community work, volunteer, and pray together.

Study & Meditation

A Time of Renewal: Kadampa Teachers Gather at the Mother Center

The Resident Teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition have gather together at their spiritual home, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, to participate in an annual International Teacher Training Program (ITTP).

Centers

An Auspicious Beginning for Kadam Dharma in Venezuela

The month of June marked a very special milestone for the development of Kadam Dharma in Venezuela. Although KMC Venezuela is still in its early stages, its first activities were filled with joy, enthusiasm, and countless blessings.

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. Wherever there is a community of faithful followers sincerely practising Je Tsongkhapa's teachings, their inner wisdom naturally increases. Wisdom is very important. The more wisdom we have, the less ignorance we have; and the less ignorance we have, the less suffering we experience. If we have wisdom there is no basis for experiencing problems.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Great Treasury of Merit

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