General Spiritual Director
Encouragement from the Spiritual Guide
Dec 25, 2024
Staying connected
Over the past year, many improvements have been made to increase the online availability of Kadam Dharma. Now reaching more people than ever with daily news, podcasts, a YouTube channel, and blogs, people can stay connected and inspired by the teachings and the Kadampa way of life.
NKT-IKBU 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.
Living Clarity - Kadampa Podcasts
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.
Inspiring Stories of Kadampa Practitioners
A collection of deeply inspiring real-life stories from Kadampa practitioners, showing how the practice of Modern Buddhism can support individuals through some of life's most challenging experiences, such as the loss of loved ones, a cancer diagnosis, and addiction. These stories also highlight how Buddhist wisdom and meditation can bring happiness and balance to our life.
Shared Wisdom, Shared Strength : The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth
I was reasonably healthy and optimistic about my potential until March of 2020, when I sustained a life-altering head injury. The next couple of years were marked by subsequent head and neck injuries — a reality I struggled to accept.
Relief from anxiety
Panic would set in: how was I going to be able to support him with his journey in life when I still felt like I was behaving like a reactive teenager who was managing a massive “to-do” list that never ended?
Instead of seeing potholes I see the kindness in between
The world really looks different. Instead of looking for faults everywhere, such as potholes in the road, traffic jams or grumpy people, I now see the kindness in between.
Kadampa Daily News
Kadampa Daily News brings you the latest developments and updates from around the world, offering an opportunity to rejoice in and witness the far-reaching impact of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's works. Check in daily to stay connected with the global Kadampa community and see what's happening around the world.
Encouragement from the Spiritual Guide
In this video Venerable Geshe-la gives strong encouragement to believe in our ability to develop a happy mind all the time, We can make progress through training every day to practice Buddha’s teachings on improving our good qualities of mind.
End-of-the-year celebrations in Mexico, UK and Canada
End-of-the-year celebrations take us to Kadampa centers in Mexico, the UK, and Canada. Communities gathered to share teachings, meditation, and festive joy. In Mexico, KMC Mexico and KMC Merida hosted special courses with their Resident Teachers. In Sheffield, attendees enjoyed a meditation on love, while Aberdeen focused on gratitude and contentment. Ottawa’s Christmas gathering brought warmth, connection, and festive cheer to all who attended.
Special winter courses to explore meaningful meditations
Over the last few weeks of this year, participants in France, Switzerland and Ottawa have had the opportunity to explore meaningful objects such as karma and emptiness in various winter courses.
