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.

Events with National Spiritual Directors

20 Mar 2025

National Spiritual Directors travel to various centers around their countries to give special talks and teach courses. Gen Eupame, the NSD of France, visited Montpellier, Toulouse, and Rennes, while Gen Sangden visited San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico. These visits offer people the valuable opportunity to deepen their connection with their NSD.

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Booking for the International Summer Festival 2025 opens today

19 Mar 2025

Booking for the International Kadampa Summer Festival opens today at 13:00 UK time—be ready!

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Wisdom light shines in Berlin and France

18 Mar 2025

Due to the great kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, his guidance and his blessings, Kadampa centers in Berlin and Lyon have had the opportunity to receive the magical blessing empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita and commentaries to her practice.

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Purification and Spiritual Connection with Buddha Vajrasattva

16 Mar 2025

This month the empowerment of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, was given at the Kadampa Temple in Portugal and in Asheville (US)

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Dharma Celebrations 2025 in East and West USA

15 Mar 2025

In March, the Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Washington DC and the California Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Los Angeles.

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Study & Meditation

Wisdom light shines in Berlin and France

Due to the great kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, his guidance and his blessings, Kadampa centers in Berlin and Lyon have had the opportunity to receive the magical blessing empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita and commentaries to her practice.

Study & Meditation

Purification and Spiritual Connection with Buddha Vajrasattva

This month the empowerment of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, was given at the Kadampa Temple in Portugal and in Asheville (US)

Festivals & Celebrations

Dharma Celebrations 2025 in East and West USA

In March, the Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Washington DC and the California Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Los Angeles.

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

The meaning of the union of great bliss and emptiness is that through the force of meditation one's own mind of great bliss and emptiness become non-dual, just one, like two spaces mixed with each other. This is extremely profound and subtle, and these days those who understand the meaning of this union through experience are as rare as stars appearing during the day.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra