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

Beneficial Public Talks around the world

13 Sep 2024

This month, some centers have organized inspiring public talks, allowing others to connect with wonderful Dharma teachings. KMC Barcelona, Sukhavati KBC in Querétaro and Mahamudra KBC in Uruguay are featured here.

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Marking New Beginnings: A Double Celebration in the UK

12 Sep 2024

Two wonderful occasions to celebrate! Two centers hosted their official openings: Ganden Ling KMC in Cornwall, and KMC Nottingham, with its new building at Gedling House along with its 30th anniversary celebration.

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Vibrant weekend courses in the US

11 Sep 2024

Over the weekend, there was a variety of vibrant courses held by Kadampa centres throughout the US. The courses taught wisdom and love giving people peace of mind and energy to live a meaningful life.

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Increasing your wisdom – course at KMC Guadalajara

10 Sep 2024

At the beginning of September, KMC Guadalajara hosted a special meditation event led by Resident Teacher Gen Shima, drawing a large and enthusiastic audience. The event was divided into two parts: a public talk called “Where is Happiness?” and a retreat called “Release from Pain.”

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Bonus Bulletin – 8 September

08 Sep 2024

Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa Centers around the world.
Here: KMC Durban, Tara KBC (Antofagasta, Chile), KMC Colombia, Nagarjuna KBC (Buenos Aires), KMC Dresden and Vajravarahi KMC (Preston).

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Centers

Beneficial Public Talks around the world

This month, some centers have organized inspiring public talks, allowing others to connect with wonderful Dharma teachings. KMC Barcelona, Sukhavati KBC in Querétaro and Mahamudra KBC in Uruguay are featured here.

Centers

Marking New Beginnings: A Double Celebration in the UK

Two wonderful occasions to celebrate! Two centers hosted their official openings: Ganden Ling KMC in Cornwall, and KMC Nottingham, with its new building at Gedling House along with its 30th anniversary celebration.

Centers

Vibrant weekend courses in the US

Over the weekend, there was a variety of vibrant courses held by Kadampa centres throughout the US. The courses taught wisdom and love giving people peace of mind and energy to live a meaningful life.

Study & Meditation

Increasing your wisdom – course at KMC Guadalajara

At the beginning of September, KMC Guadalajara hosted a special meditation event led by Resident Teacher Gen Shima, drawing a large and enthusiastic audience. The event was divided into two parts: a public talk called “Where is Happiness?” and a retreat called “Release from Pain.”

Centers

Bonus Bulletin – 8 September

Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa Centers around the world.
Here: KMC Durban, Tara KBC (Antofagasta, Chile), KMC Colombia, Nagarjuna KBC (Buenos Aires), KMC Dresden and Vajravarahi KMC (Preston).

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

Meditation is a virtuous mental action that is the main cause for experiencing mental peace in the future. Whenever we practice meditation, whether or not our meditation is clear, we are performing a virtuous mental action that is a cause of our future happiness and peace of mind.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Modern Buddhism