Gen-la Kelsang Jampa becomes the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Tomorrow, on the auspicious day of the 10th of April 2026, as the role of General Spiritual Director passes from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong to Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, we can clearly see the extraordinary skill of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
When they have the opportunity, Kadampa centers organize group retreats to allow their students the chance to enjoy more in-depth meditation. Here KMC Monterrey, KMC Quebec (Canada), KMC Canada and KMC Heruka in Brazil.
Kadampa communities in the UK and Canada gather together at their centres to receive blessing empowerments from their Resident Teachers.
Kadampa communities gather on opposite sides of the world for the South East Asian and Scottish Dharma Celebrations.
Work continues at a steady pace, consolidating each phase of the project with visible progress across all areas of the site.
The first Saturday of April is NKT Day — a time to celebrate the extraordinary kindness of our Spiritual Guide and Founder, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, who in 1991 founded the New Kadampa Tradition. We can take this opportunity to reflect on and rejoice in the flourishing of Kadam Dharma throughout the world.
Across centers in the United States and the United Kingdom, practitioners gathered to receive the blessing empowerment of Green Tara.
Through these precious events, many deepened their faith, strengthened their connection with Tara and found inspiration.
Kadampa centers in Montpellier, Madrid, and Madhyamaka KMC hosted a variety of inspiring events. Enjoying public talks, retreats, and day courses, practitioners gathered together, and each event reflected the dedication of the local Sangha and the visiting Teachers who shared these precious teachings.
The blessings of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita were beautifully received at Madhyamaka KMC in the UK with Gen-la Kunsang and at Kadampa Meditation Center Slovenia with Resident Teacher Kadam Božena.
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