General Spiritual Director
Post Spring Festival retreats – Part 2
Jun 11, 2026
Online developments
Online developments
For several years the New Kadampa Tradition has had an online presence through this website and the official NKT YouTube channel.
Recently, there have been many other online developments that are helping Kadam Dharma reach more people and support practitioners in keeping their minds connected to Dharma in daily life.
Latest Online developments:
MODERN BUDDHISM Meditation App
Guided Buddhist Meditations, podcasts and books
Discover a clear, practical path to inner peace with the Modern Buddhism Meditation App created by NKT. Featuring guided meditations, inspiring podcasts, and free study resources, it supports beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Grounded in the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the app helps you cultivate calm, compassion, and clarity every day.
The Modern Buddhism Podcast
An exciting online development has unfolded with the launch of a new YouTube channel: The Modern Buddhism Podcast.
On this channel, you can explore how meditation and Buddha's timeless wisdom are applied in everyday life through inspiring conversations with people who practice these teachings.
Living Clarity Podcast
Audio Podcast Available in 5 Languages
The podcast offerings have expanded, giving you access to in-depth teachings from Kadampa Teachers around the world. Living Clarity podcasts are now available on major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Just search for Living Clarity on your preferred app and start listening.
Find My Center
Looking for a meditation center? This app shows you every NKT-IKBU center and branch classes in the world - across 39+ countries. You can find what's closest to you, browse the map, or just scroll through the full list. Save the ones you like, get directions, and see photos of the places before you visit. You can also check upcoming events and recent news from centers to see what's happening near you. Available in 7 languages.
NKT official YouTube Channel
Meditate at home on NKT YouTube! The official YouTube channel of the NKT is continually expanding, offering a rich selection of readings from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's books, introductory teachings on Meditation and Buddhism, Spanish introductory teachings, deep peace meditations, and much more. Explore our YouTube channel to discover the content that resonates with you.
Inspiring Stories of Kadampa Practitioners
Kadampa Experience brings together stories from Kadampa practitioners, sharing their experiences of Kadampa centres, classes, and International Kadampa Festivals.
The Festival Diaries show the lived experience of people attending the International Festivals, while blogs and reflections offer a personal look at modern Kadampa Buddhism in everyday life.
We can understand how meditation, community, and practical wisdom support inner peace, a happier more meaningful way of living in our modern world.
How meditation improved my family life
I feel as if I am always running, always late for something and always chasing something that needs doing yesterday. I’m exhausted pretty much all the time…
Anger made me learn to meditate
In 2001 a small newspaper advert caught the attention of a rather angry and exasperated single mother – trying to stay sane in an increasingly difficult situation. It said: ‘Are you angry? Would you like to find some peace in difficult circumstances?’ That was 23 years ago!
Overcoming social anxiety through love
I first encountered Kadampa Buddhism when I was 16 years old. I was full of hope and ambition. But I was also midway through a new and crippling challenge that had crept up on me and begun to ruin my life, social anxiety.
