Projects

The very heart of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s enduring legacy is the extraordinary collection of 23 books he composed. These highly renowned works are the basis of the study programs at the centers and are increasingly being adopted by universities and other educational establishments. These books are produced and published around the world by … Read more

From the time Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche oversaw the design and production of the first Kadampa Buddha statue, which is the centerpiece of the shrine in the first Kadampa Temple for World Peace, producing qualified statues and other adornments for Temples and meditation halls around the world has been a major project for NKT. … Read more

For people to learn to meditate correctly and apply Buddha’s teachings to their lives they need qualified Teachers. For this reason, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche emphasized training Teachers of many nationalities. The Teacher Training Program is an essential part of the three core study programs and is available at many centers around the world … Read more

To make the precious teachings of Buddha available equally to everyone in the world Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche envisioned a Kadampa center in every major city. These centers offer a range of local facilities where people can receive teachings, practice meditation, meet like-minded people, acquire books and meditation supplies, enjoy dining in a World … Read more

TEMPLE PROJECTS The first Kadampa Temple for World Peace was opened by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1997 at Manjushri KMC in the UK. This modern Temple based on traditional designs was designed by Venerable Geshe-la, who oversaw every stage of its construction and adornment. Latest Temple developments: International Temples Project – Donate here … Read more

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At the very heart of modern Kadampa Buddhism are the three core study programs developed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche: General Program Foundation Program Teacher Training Program These programs are taught at every Kadampa center. Latest developments: General Program The General Program (GP) is taught at every center for Modern Kadampa Buddhism and is an … Read more

INTERNATIONAL Kadampa PROJECTS Temples Kadampa Temples for World Peace offer a unique place of refuge, study and meditation appearing around the globe. Designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche they are an offering for the future generations. Read more Study & Meditation At the very heart of modern Kadampa Buddhism are the three core study … Read more