General Spiritual Director
Events in Argentina and Chile after the Festival
Sep 3, 2024
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
Centers
Events in Argentina and Chile after the Festival
The Sangha of Argentina and Chile have had the wonderful opportunity to receive teachings from Teachers of their neighboring countries. Gen Rinchung, the National Spiritual Director of Argentina and Uruguay, visited KMC Chile, while Gen Chokyong, the National Spiritual Director of Chile, visited KMC Argentina.
Festivals & Celebrations
Fearless Heart 〜 US Festival 2024
Coming to the IKRC Grand Canyon, Don’t miss out on this precious opportunity to receive Buddha Vajrapani Empowerment from NKT Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. It is the first time the IKRC Grand Canyon will be hosting a US Festival and it is the first major event back in this location since the Temple officially opened during the NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival in 2019
Centers
Dharma in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Throughout 2024 KMC Aberdeen have been travelling to the very north of Britain, far out in the North Sea, to offer meditation workshops across the Shetland Isles.
Centers
Days dedicated to world peace
Recently, some Centers have started activities to help spread peace in the world through activities that are open and accessible to everyone. These include KMC Montreal, KMC Birmingham and KMC Boston (USA). Everybody is welcome!
Centers, Study & Meditation
Recent Events in Mexico
This August, practitioners in Mexico had a wonderful opportunity to engage in a post-Festival retreat and learn about karma and lojong (training the mind). See below for more details on the courses offered at KMC Mexico, KMC Cuernavaca, and KMC Monterrey.
- Sep 6 – 9 Austrian, Italian & Swiss Festival
- Sep 13 – 15 Colombian Dharma Celebration
- Sep 13 – 15 Southern German Dharma Celebration
- Sep 20 – 22 UK Dharma Celebration
- Sep 20 – 25 US Festival
- Oct 25 – Nov 1 NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival
- Nov 15 – 17 Western Canadian Dharma Celebration
- Nov 15 – 17 South African Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Quebec Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Portuguese Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Nordic Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Mexican Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 German Festival
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 Ontario Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 French Dharma Celebration
- Dec 5 – 9 Spanish Dharma Celebration
- Dec 13 – 16 Asian Festival
- Dec 13 – 15 Welsh Dharma Celebration
Where to start
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Words of Wisdom & Compassion
Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la
When we are discouraged, disappointed or depressed, wisdom lifts our mind and makes us happy; and when we are over-excited or distracted, wisdom calms or mind and reduces our distractions. With wisdom our mind is always balanced and comfortable.
Great Treasury of Merit