Great beauty, great meaning

working & volunteering at the kadampa art studio

The Kadampa Art Studio (KAS) located at Manjushri KMC, is a unique facility dedicated to producing qualified statues, adornments and other art for modern Buddhist Temples and meditation centers around the world.

The Studio has a team of qualified artists and artisans and welcomes volunteer visitors to assist and train in new skills.

The work of the studio

What is the Kadampa Art Studio ?
The Kadampa Art Studio (KAS) was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to design and create qualified Buddhist statues and other objects for modern Buddhist Temples and centers around the world.

It is a charitable project that operates year round to meet the ever growing demand from new traditional-style and urban Temples opening around the world.

volunteering at the the studio

Thinking of volunteering ?
The Studio has a full-time staff of artists and artisans, but also relies on help from volunteer visitors. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to help with the development of meaningful objects dedicated to world peace, learn new skills, meet wonderful people from many different backgrounds, live in a modern, caring community and if you wish learn about Buddhism by taking part in courses and meditations. Find out more about volunteering.