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Five months, and two precious books after they arrived at Manjushri KMC for the Intensive Teacher Training Program with Gen-la Khyenrab, 32 people from 12 different countries today completed their last class in the Temple.

‘Venerable Geshe-la has done a wonderful, wonderful thing for our world. This international family is unprecedented for Kadampa Buddhism. Proud to be a part of it!’ – Gen Kelsang Menla. Read more

In Modern Buddhism, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche explains that Kadampas sincerely rely upon Arya Tara because she promised Atisha that she would take special care of Kadampa practitioners in the future.

In the Pure Land that is Manjushri KMC, the students (and Teacher) on the Intensive Teacher Training Program took a few hours away from their studies to prepare this beautiful video to offer Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche on his 89th birthday.

Today we celebrate Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra), when Buddha gave the very first Dharma teachings in this world and the birthday of the holy Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Buddha Tara, is a female Buddha who rescues all beings from outer and inner fears and dangers. Like a mother she protects us from all internal and external dangers and provides necessary conditions for us to progress along our spiritual path.

Two recent events perfectly illustrate the power and reach of Kadam Dharma online, and the magical way the Holy Spiritual Guide touches our hearts through the virtuous use of modern technology.

April 15 is Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, on which we celebrate Buddha’s extraordinary deed of showing the manner of attaining enlightenment in this world. Kadampas around the world share their thoughts on this auspicious day.

Following the advice of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, on April 8, Tara Day, Kadampas from all over the world joined together in 24-hour Tara Chanting online. 3,500 people from 31 countries joined in this powerful, global puja. As promised, here we share more photos and words from some of the people who took part.