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29 August 2026

A New Look for Kadampa.org

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Everything you'll find on Kadampa.org

From the Founder's teachings and the 23 books that shaped Modern Buddhism, to podcasts, a glossary, and your nearest centre — here's what's on the site today.

The Founder
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Meditation Master

A world-renowned meditation master and Teacher (1931–2022), affectionately known as Venerable Geshe-la. He inspired thousands to apply Buddha's teachings to solve their problems and find lasting inner peace.

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Collected Works

23 Books to Transform Your Mind

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche dedicated his life to writing 23 highly acclaimed books on Buddhist thought and meditation, making these precious teachings accessible to everyone.

Modern Buddhism How to Transform Your Life Introduction to Buddhism The New Meditation Handbook The New Eight Steps to Happiness How to Solve Our Human Problems How to Understand the Mind Universal Compassion
Modern Buddhism

Free Meditation App

Guided meditations, podcasts and eBooks by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in the tradition of Modern Kadampa Buddhism — completely free on your phone.

  • Guided meditations for every level
  • Full text of Modern Buddhism
  • Available in multiple languages
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Also on the site

More ways to explore Kadampa Buddhism

Podcasts, teachings, and everything you need to find and connect with a centre near you.

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

Kadampa practitioners share their real experiences of Dharma practice in everyday life — new video episodes on the site and on YouTube.

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What Are You Focusing on? — Living Clarity podcast episode
Living Clarity · Now Playing

What Are You Focusing on?

A short teaching on why dwelling on problems only makes them heavier — and how a few minutes of mindful reflection each day can change that.

16:42 · August 25, 2026 · Gen Lamchen
Dealing with Anxiety Understanding the mind
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Kadampa Glossary

Kadampa Glossary

A clear dictionary of Buddhist and Kadampa terms — perfect for anyone starting to study who needs to understand the vocabulary in books and teachings.

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Kadampa Glossary

Find your Centre

Nearly 1,000 centres and groups across nearly 40 countries. Find the one closest to you and see what's happening there.

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Kadampa Glossary
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Discover the rich tradition of Kadampa Buddhism through its teachings, practices, and history.

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