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.

Gen-la Khyenrab visiting Scotland

05 Dec 2024

Gen-la Khyenrab’s auspicious visit to Scotland included a visit for the first time to KMC Aberdeen and a special weekend at KMC Edinburgh. All felt very inspired to go deeper on the spiritual path. 

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Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at Manjushri KMC with Gen-la Dekyong

04 Dec 2024

Manjushri Centre is magical in every season and in the short days of winter the Temple seemed especially warm and welcoming as people from the UK and beyond gathered together for a special weekend with Gen-la Dekyong.

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Spreading Inner Peace and Joy in Our Communities

03 Dec 2024

Through kindness and dedication, our communities flourish! From KMC Texas’s Spanish Program and retreats, to KBC Concepción’s inspiring Dharma activities, Nantes’s family meditation workshops, and Gen Demo’s talk on The Healing Power of Meditation in Indianapolis, we spread inner peace and harmony to all.

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Three Continents, One Purpose: retreats for a peaceful mind

02 Dec 2024

Retreats held across three continents brought people together in shared purpose, demonstrating the universal power of spiritual practice to inspire and connect

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Quebec Dharma Celebration 2024

01 Dec 2024

Three Dharma Celebrations recently took place across the vast space of Canada. Gen-la Jampa continued his journey in Canada by coming for the first time to Montreal to give a beautiful public talk ‘Is Peace Possible?’ on Wednesday November 20, followed by the Quebec Dharma Celebration 2024.

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International Festivals

Study & Meditation

Gen-la Khyenrab visiting Scotland

Gen-la Khyenrab’s auspicious visit to Scotland included a visit for the first time to KMC Aberdeen and a special weekend at KMC Edinburgh. All felt very inspired to go deeper on the spiritual path. 

Study & Meditation

Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at Manjushri KMC with Gen-la Dekyong

Manjushri Centre is magical in every season and in the short days of winter the Temple seemed especially warm and welcoming as people from the UK and beyond gathered together for a special weekend with Gen-la Dekyong.

Study & Meditation

Spreading Inner Peace and Joy in Our Communities

Through kindness and dedication, our communities flourish! From KMC Texas’s Spanish Program and retreats, to KBC Concepción’s inspiring Dharma activities, Nantes’s family meditation workshops, and Gen Demo’s talk on The Healing Power of Meditation in Indianapolis, we spread inner peace and harmony to all.

Study & Meditation

Three Continents, One Purpose: retreats for a peaceful mind

Retreats held across three continents brought people together in shared purpose, demonstrating the universal power of spiritual practice to inspire and connect

Festivals & Celebrations

Quebec Dharma Celebration 2024

Three Dharma Celebrations recently took place across the vast space of Canada. Gen-la Jampa continued his journey in Canada by coming for the first time to Montreal to give a beautiful public talk ‘Is Peace Possible?’ on Wednesday November 20, followed by the Quebec Dharma Celebration 2024.

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

The purpose of understanding and believing in karma is to prevent future suffering and to establish the basic foundation for the path to liberation and enlightenment.  Generally, karma means 'action'. From non-virtuous actions comes suffering and from virtuous actions comes happiness: if we believe this, we believe in karma.  Buddha gave extensive teachings that prove the truth of this statement, and many different examples that show the special connection between the actions of our former lives and our experiences in this life, some of which are explained in Joyful Path of Good Fortune.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
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