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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.

Festivals & Celebrations

The annual fundraising walk in Hong Kong

On the Hong Kong annual fundraising walk, Gen Tonglam and 80 sangha walked a virtuous path from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo on Lantau Island.

Festivals & Celebrations

Quebec Dharma Celebration 2023

Quebec Kadampa Centers gathered together at Kadampa Meditation Center Montreal on the occasion of the Quebec Dharma Celebration 2023. It is difficult to express with words the joy, harmony, energy and faith this unique event has generated in the hearts of the participants!

Festivals & Celebrations

Nordic Dharma Celebration 2023

Practitioners from throughout the Nordic region gathered together at KMC Oslo to receive the empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha, Dorje Shugden.

Study & Meditation

KMC Toulouse – Welcomes Visiting Teachers

Two wonderful events recently took place at KMC Vajravarahi. Visiting teachers came to cherish the community in Toulouse through offering teachings on the significance of loving kindness and how to improve confidence.

Festivals & Celebrations

Mexican Dharma Celebration 2023

At KMC Mexico we gathered for the NKT Mexico Dharma Celebration. Gen Sangden the NSD of Mexico granted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and commentary to the Liberating Prayer.

Editor’s pick: Special moments from November

01 Dec 2023

Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the month of November.

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Bonus Bulletin – Nov 28

28 Nov 2023

Read about some of the other activities taking place all over the world recently.

KMC Montreal | Heruka KMC, London | KMC Bloomington | KMC Spain | Heruka KMC, Fort Collins | KMC Madrid | Drolma KBC

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Special event this December at the Mother Center

20 Nov 2023

Join us at the Mother Center this December for the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and teachings on the special Kadampa prayer “Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples”, including teachings on close retreat.

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Bonus Bulletin – Nov 14

14 Nov 2023

Read about some of the other activities taking place all over the world recently.

KMC New York | KMC Adelaide | KMC London | Wisdom KBC | Samudra KBC | Nagaryhuna KBC

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Celebrating Je Tsongkhapa Day around the world

27 Oct 2023

On Wednesday, the 25th of October, Kadampa Centers worldwide held special ‘Offering to the Spiritual Guide’ pujas in honor of Je Tsongkhapa Day. This day celebrates the life and works of the founder of the New Kadampa Lineage.

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International Festivals

A straightforward way to change our world for the better

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A straightforward way to change our world for the better
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The correct methods to improve our world lie in our own heart.

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Where to start

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

In Sutra of the Four Noble Truths Buddha says: 'You should attain cessations.' In this context, 'cessation' means the permanent cessation of suffering and its root, self-grasping ignorance. In saying this, Buddha is advising is not to be satisfied with s temporary liberation from particular sufferings, but that we should have the intention to accomplish the ultimate goal of human life, the supreme permanent peace of mind (nirvana), and the pure and everlasting happiness of enlightenment.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Modern Buddhism