General Spiritual Director
Mountain Retreat at IKRC Grand Canyon 2025
Feb 4, 2025
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.
Mountain Retreat at IKRC Grand Canyon 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.
The magic of January retreats
January is a special month where centers emphasize retreats. Here are some activities organized at Madrid and Valencia in Spain and Ticino in Switzerland.
Celebrating Heruka Day with the sound of damarus and bells
January 25 is a special day in the Kadampa calendar – it is Heruka Day. Heruka is Buddha’s mind of compassion manifested as form. On this day, Kadampa centers worldwide celebrate by organizing community events and prayers. Here are some activities organized at the mother center, Mexico and Montpellier.
