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.

Enjoying Dharma in the mountains and La Sierra

14 May 2025

Perfect places to recharge and find inspiration, with peaceful minds, joyful hearts and stunning views: in Madrid and Trois-Rivières, practitioners connect deeply with Buddha’s wisdom.

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Bonus Bulletin – 13 May

13 May 2025

Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa centers around the world.
In this post we hear from Manjushri KMC, KMC Heruka (Brazil), Jangchub Ling KBC (UK), Vajravarahi KBC, Preston (UK), KMC Georgia (US) & KMC Victoria (Canada)

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Discover the Tharpa Spring Festival Shop

11 May 2025

The Tharpa Festival Shop is an essential part of the International Spring Festival 2025, 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.

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Improving concentration and wisdom

10 May 2025

Liberating weekend retreats where participants improved their concentration and experience of emptiness, at KMC Madrid La Sierra, Kailash IRC in Switzerland and KMC Cuernavaca in Mexico.

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Inspiring Talks and Visits in Canada, Mexico & Chile

09 May 2025

April has seen some wonderful public talks, allowing many people to connect with Dharma teachings. Gen-la Jampa at KMC Vancouver, Gen Sangden in Guadalajara and Gen Chokyong in Concepcion in Chile are featured here.

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Study & Meditation

Enjoying Dharma in the mountains and La Sierra

Perfect places to recharge and find inspiration, with peaceful minds, joyful hearts and stunning views: in Madrid and Trois-Rivières, practitioners connect deeply with Buddha’s wisdom.

Festivals & Celebrations

Discover the Tharpa Spring Festival Shop

The Tharpa Festival Shop is an essential part of the International Spring Festival 2025, 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.

Study & Meditation

Improving concentration and wisdom

Liberating weekend retreats where participants improved their concentration and experience of emptiness, at KMC Madrid La Sierra, Kailash IRC in Switzerland and KMC Cuernavaca in Mexico.

Where to start

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

If our mind is peaceful all the time we will be happy all the time. So, if we really wish for ourself and others to be happy all the time we must learn to practice meditation.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra