New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union
New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union

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.

One month of Deep Meditations experience

08 Feb 2025

At KMC Spain they have concluded a month of winter retreats.

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Beautiful retreats in beautiful places

07 Feb 2025

Inner transformation in the breathtaking surroundings of KMC Barcelona and IKRC Kailash

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Great reels from January

06 Feb 2025

Once a month we pick out some of our favorite reels from Kadampa centers around the world. In this post, we’ve curated a selection of fun, creative, and inspiring reels for the month of January.

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The rain of blessings continues around the world

05 Feb 2025

This month magical and blessed empowerments were given in Bilbao (Spain), Cologne (Germany) and Madison (US)

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Mountain Retreat at IKRC Grand Canyon 2025

04 Feb 2025

IKRC Grand Canyon 2025 retreats began with a six week Mountain Retreat. The first four weeks were guided by Kadam Morten with the final two weeks being guided by our new Resident Teacher Gen Demo.

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International Festivals

Centers

One month of Deep Meditations experience

At KMC Spain they have concluded a month of winter retreats.

Festivals & Celebrations

Kadampa Buddhism Worldwide 2025

The launch of the 2025 brochure showing the International Kadampa Teaching Program of Festivals and Dharma Celebrations. The brochure will be available in six languages in print and online for download.

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!

Where to start

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Words of Wisdom & Compassion

Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la

Even if we were to possess all the wealth in the world, at the time of our death it would be useless because we would not be able to take any part of it along with us and it would not alleviate the slightest bit of our suffering. There is a saying in Tibetan that when death comes the king who sits on a golden throne and the poor man who goes begging from town to town are both equal.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully