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.

Celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment 2025 (Part I)

19 Apr 2025

Nyungnay practice is a special purification ritual that is done once a year in Kadampa Centers around Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. Here we can see the beautiful retreats that took place at Manjushri KMC, KMC Hong Kong, KMC Cuernavaca and Sukhavati KBC in Mexico, KMC Munich, KMC Heruka in Brazil, KMC Valencia and KMC Victoria in Canada.

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Shining the Sun of Holy Dharma with Blessing Empowerments

18 Apr 2025

Blessing empowerments were given at Madhyamaka KMC with Gen-la Kunsang, KMC Peru with Gen Sangden and KMC Merida in Mexico with Gen Chime. It is only through the blessings of the Buddhas at events such as these that we are able to truly benefit others and help them discover real, lasting happiness.

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Spreading Dharma in all Directions

17 Apr 2025

This month has seen some inspiring events in the UK, Canada and Malaysia, allowing people to connect with the Dharma, meet other Teachers and listen to the teachings gathered with their Sangha. Gen-la Khyenrab at KMC Birmingham , Gen Rabten in Penang and Gen Thekchen in Newfoundland are featured here.

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Enjoying the peace of wisdom on weekend retreats

16 Apr 2025

A retreat is a chance to step away from ordinary life and reconnect with true inner peace. In the peaceful mountain setting of Kailash IRC and near the village of Saint-Raphael in France with KBC Marseille and KBC Nice, it’s easy to leave distractions behind and focus on developing inner peace.

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Dharma Celebrations 2025 in Asia, UK & US

15 Apr 2025

In April, the Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration was held in Penang, Malaysia, the Scottish Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Glasgow and the Florida Dharma Celebration at KMC Florida.

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Study & Meditation

Shining the Sun of Holy Dharma with Blessing Empowerments

Blessing empowerments were given at Madhyamaka KMC with Gen-la Kunsang, KMC Peru with Gen Sangden and KMC Merida in Mexico with Gen Chime. It is only through the blessings of the Buddhas at events such as these that we are able to truly benefit others and help them discover real, lasting happiness.

Festivals & Celebrations

Dharma Celebrations 2025 in Asia, UK & US

In April, the Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration was held in Penang, Malaysia, the Scottish Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Glasgow and the Florida Dharma Celebration at KMC Florida.

Festivals & Celebrations

Nordic National Festival 2025

Over 100 people attended the Nordic National Festival, where Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab granted the empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani at the beautiful City Temple in Stockholm.

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

It is dangerous to think that we shall practice when we have finished our present job because there are always other jobs to be done. Gungtang Rinpoche said that worldly activities are like an old man's beard - though he made shave it off in the morning, it has grown again by the evening. Since worldly work is endless we need to practice Dharma while we are engaging in all our daily tasks.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Joyful Path of Good Fortune