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.