General Spiritual Director
A beautiful week in Monterrey
Nov 23, 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
Study & Meditation
A beautiful week in Monterrey
Two inspiring events in Monterrey brought people together to explore the keys to happiness and inner peace through the teachings of Kelsang Damcho. It was a memorable opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect.
Study & Meditation
Treasury of Unobservable Compassion ~ with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
A wonderful weekend is coming up – an empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara & teachings on Essential Insights into the practice of Avalokiteshvara with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in the UK.
Centers
Delighting in Buddha’s Presence
This month, KMC Hong Kong, KMC Valencia and KMC Colombia held magical and blessed events where people could make a special connection with the Buddhas and delight in their presence.
Centers
Enjoying meditations on love and acceptance
Buddhist meditations on love focus on cultivating a boundless sense of compassion and kindness towards all living beings. These meditations transform the mind, opening the heart to peace and harmony. Here we hear about courses at KMC Spain and KMC Metz.
Study & Meditation
What’s on in South America?
This week in South America saw gatherings that offered space for reflection, meaningful conversations, and a sense of community. Curious about the insights and stories shared? Discover the highlights that made this week special.
- Nov 22 – 24 Nordic Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Quebec Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Portuguese Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Mexican Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 Ontario Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 French Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 German Festival
- Dec 5 – 9 Spanish Dharma Celebration
- Dec 13 – 15 Welsh Dharma Celebration
- Dec 13 – 16 Asian Festival
Where to start
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Words of Wisdom & Compassion
Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la
Many of Je Tsongkhapa's disciples and their disciples in turn became enlightened Buddhas in their lifetime by attaining the realization of the union of great bliss and emptiness through practising the instructions of the Ganden Oral Lineage. However, it is difficult for people to believe that this is true because their minds are obstructed by ordinary appearance.
The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra