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The following is extracted from a talk given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang on the occasion of the opening of the First Kadampa Temple August 1 1997. ‘At the very beginning when we were designing this building we based it on the mandala of Buddha Heruka, who is the Compassion Buddha of Highest Yoga Tantra. From … Read more

The first Kadampa Temple was built at Manjushri KMC in England. It was opened by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in July 1997. Inspired and designed by Geshe Kelsang and built by Kadampa Buddhists as an offering to future generations, the Temple is an outer reflection of a heartfelt prayer for world peace. ‘We built this … Read more

Tharpa Publications is NKT–IKBU’s publishing company and the exclusive publisher of books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Tharpa is a global organization with a growing number of offices around the world. Besides books by Geshe Kelsang, Tharpa also produces, a wide range of Buddhist audio, Buddhist prayer books, and Buddhist art. Other products are planned … Read more

The International Temples Project was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, with the aim to introduce the Buddhist faith and practice of the New Kadampa Tradition publicly, and to exemplify contemporary Buddhist practice through service to the public. It presently achieves this through building traditional and non-traditional temples, meditation and retreat centres, and through the … Read more

A Kadampa Buddhist Temple is a special, holy place, where we can receive blessings and powerful imprints on our minds that lead to deep inner peace in the future. Many Kadampa Temples are being built around the world as part of the International Temples Project. Kadampa Buddhist Temples take many forms. Some are custom built … Read more

At present there are 1100 Kadampa Buddhist centers and groups in 40 countries, each of which with a qualified Meditation Teacher. All these centers offer regular classes and courses based on the General Program. These classes are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome to attend. The range of … Read more

National and regional Dharma Celebrations are taught by National Spiritual Directors in various countries each year. Countries in which Kadampa Centers are established have National Spiritual Directors who oversee the spiritual development in the centers in their country, and who give public teachings at large events such as Dharma Celebrations. See below for a list … Read more

National Kadampa Festivals are arranged each year in various countries. These Festivals are taught by the Spiritual Director and Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. They are a wonderful opportunity for people to get together with fellow practitioners in their country to listen to teachings, practice meditation, and engage in discussion. See below … Read more

International Kadampa Festivals are special courses taught by the Spiritual Director and Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. The Festivals include teachings and empowerments from the principal Teacher, reviews and meditations led by senior NKT Teachers, chanted meditations and offering ceremonies, and retreats to consolidate and deepen your understanding and experience. Open to … Read more

Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide offer year-round programs of meditation classes, courses, retreats, and major gatherings. These events are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Local classes & courses All local centers offer drop-in classes, day courses, and weekend courses; and most offer retreats of varying durations. These classes are open to … Read more