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Kadampa Art Studio Training Course
Jan 11, 2025
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.
International Festivals
Statues & Temple Art
Kadampa Art Studio Training Course
The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union is continually creating Temples and Kadampa Meditation Centres internationally; fulfilling Venerable Geshe-las wish to have a Kadampa Temple in every city in the world!
Centers
Entering the New Year with Buddha’s Blessings – Part 2
Previously we shared photos from centers around the world celebrating New Year’s Eve in various ways. Here we share more from that day. Enjoy!
Centers
Entering the New Year with Buddha’s Blessings
Centers around the world celebrated New Year’s Eve in various ways, entering 2025 with Buddha’s blessings. Communities gathered to enjoy courses, empowerments, chanted prayers, and festive buffets to start the year in the most meaningful way. See the article to hear from Manjushri KMC and KMC Darlington in the UK, Tharpaland KMC and KMC Hamburg in Germany.
Study & Meditation
Purifying with Buddha Vajrasattva ~ A Perfect Way to End the Year
The practice of purification is one of the four great preliminary practices. The practice of Meditation and Recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva is a powerful method for purifying our mind and actions. Recently KMC Spain, KMC Barcelona, KMC Madrid and KMC Cologne in Germany engaged in this wonderful purification practice, organizing retreats at their centers.
Centers
Video Feature ~ Restoration Project in the First Kadampa Temple for World Peace
Entering 2025, enjoy an inspiring feature video celebrating the restoration project of the First Kadampa Temple for World Peace. Designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and opened by him in 1997, this temple has welcomed thousands seeking inner peace for nearly three decades. The restoration project revitalized the shrine and temple art, honoring its legacy and ensuring its beauty and significance to last for future generations.
- Feb 7 – 9 Irish Dharma Celebration
- Mar 1 – 4 Brazilian Dharma Celebration
- Mar 7 – 9 Mid-Atlantic US Dharma Celebration
- Mar 7 – 9 Californian Dharma Celebration
- Mar 14 – 16 Argentinian Dharma Celebration
- Mar 14 – 17 East Asian Dharma Celebration
- Mar 21 – 23 South African Festival
- Mar 21 – 23 Southern US Dharma Celebration
- Mar 28 – 30 Scottish Dharma Celebration
- Mar 28 – 30 Florida Dharma Celebration
- Mar 28 – 30 Nordic National Festival
- Apr 4 – 6 Peruvian Dharma Celebration
- Apr 4 – 6 Southwest US Dharma Celebration
- Apr 4 – 6 Midwest US Dharma Celebration
- Apr 4 – 7 Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration
- Apr 16 – 20 Spanish Festival
- Apr 17 – 21 Swiss Dharma Celebration
- Apr 17 – 20 Chilean Dharma Celebration
- Apr 18 – 23 French Festival
- Apr 18 – 21 German Dharma Celebration
- Apr 18 – 20 Northwest US Dharma Celebration
- Apr 18 – 21 Australian Dharma Celebration
- Apr 24 – 27 Portuguese Festival
- Apr 25 – 27 Northeast US Dharma Celebration
- Apr 25 – 27 New Zealand Dharma Celebration
- Apr 25 – 29 Canadian Festival
- Apr 25 – 27 Austrian Dharma Celebration
Where to start
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Words of Wisdom & Compassion
Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la
Although we need to be acutely aware of our faults we must never allow ourself to become overwhelmed or discouraged by them. We may have a lot of anger in our mind but this does not mean that we are an inherently angry person. No matter how many delusions we have or how strong they are, they are not an essential part of our mind. They are defilement a that temporarily pollute our mind but do not sully it's pure, essential nature. They are like mud that dirties water but never becomes an intrinsic part of it. Just as mud can always be removed to reveal the pure, clear water, so delusions can be removed to reveal the natural purity and clarity of our mind.
The New Eight Steps to Happiness