The books of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

The Books of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

COLLECTED WORKS

The very heart of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's enduring legacy is the extraordinary collection of 23 books he composed.

These highly renowned works are the basis of the study programs at the centers and are increasingly being adopted by universities and other educational establishments.

These books are produced and published around the world by Tharpa Publications, a publishing company founded by Venerable Geshe-la and a part of NKT-IKBU.

Latest Updates

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Book Fairs In Spain

Every year, Tharpa Spain collaborates with Kadampa Centres throughout Spain to organize book fairs, and more centers join this wonderful initiative each year. In Spring we organized fairs in the cities of Málaga, Granada, Alicante, Barcelona, Tarragona, Girona and Ibiza, and a few more cities will join in Fall.

Special Moments for Kadampa Buddhism in Argentina

For the first time, the Tharpa Argentina participated in the Buenos Aires Book Fair, one of the five most important book fairs in the world. Meanwhile, at KMC Cordoba, practitioners received the blessing empowerment of Arya Avalokiteshvara during a joyful and inspiring event.

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Lamrim is my Life!

Je Tsongkhapa said that when we listen to the entire Lamrim we are listening to all Buddha’s teachings and when we practice the entire Lamrim we are practicing all Buddha’s teachings.

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Connecting with the Pure Land of the Dakinis in Germany and Spain

As 2025 comes to a close and with the 2026 International Summer Festival in mind, Tharpa Publications in Spain and Germany are completing projects for The New Guide to Dakini Land. In Germany, the new edition of the book has been printed, and in Spain, the audiobook is being finalized in Spanish.

Tharpa Canada at the street Festival in Toronto

Tharpa Canada and KMC Canada joyfully took part in the Word On The Street Festival in Toronto, sharing Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book How to Transform Your Life

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A new Tharpa is born: Tharpa Argentina

After fifteen years of prayers, dedication and teamwork, and thanks to the immeasurable blessings of our most kind Spiritual Guide, Tharpa Argentina Publishing is flourishing. We have recently been able to print the twenty-three books of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in Argentina for the first time.

First-ever Tharpa US online book talk

Exciting news about the first-ever Tharpa US online book talk. Whether you’re new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, we hope you’ll join us for this special event.

Tharpa book fairs in London and Alicante

The book fair is more than just a publishing industry event. For Tharpa Publications it is a profound reminder of our unique mission in the world of publishing, and the world beyond. Recently their were book fairs in London and Alicante in Spain.

Foundation Programs at Kadampa Centers around the world

In all Kadampa centers around the world people who express a wish to advance their Dharma practice have the opportunity to join the Foundation Program or Teacher Training Program.

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Visiting Teachers in Spain, Canada and Mexico

Recent guest Teacher visits took place at KMC Spain, KMC Quebec, and Vajrapani KBC in Xalapa, Mexico. Participants had the opportunity to engage in retreats on the three principal aspects of the path, explore methods for managing anxiety, and learn practical approaches to overcoming anger.