The Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master and Teacher 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.
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General Spiritual DirectorGen-la Kelsang Jampa is the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, the mother centre of modern Buddhism
MAY 22 - 27
JULY 24 - AUGUST 8
OCTOBER 9 - 15
Enlightened beings assume many forms for the benefit of living beings – as Buddhas, Deities (Tantric Buddhas), Spiritual Guides, etc.
The gallery below shows the principal Holy Beings of Kadampa Buddhism. Click on any of the small images to view a larger image and brief explanation.
It’s the free day – a day that is by turns a day of rest, recreation, arrival and preparation. Many people who are here for the whole Festival head out for an adventure into the beautiful lake district, with its stunning mountains, charming towns and picturesque lakes.
