Statues & Qualified Temple Art

Statues & Temple Art

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.

This work is carried out principally at the Kadampa Art Studio founded by Venerable Geshe-la at Manjushri KMC.

Latest Updates

Cherishing shrines in Canada, Spain, France and the UK

A qualified shrine is the heart of every Kadampa Center around the world. Being an essential part of every Kadampa Temple, communities take great care to beautify and continually improve the shrines within their meditation rooms. As a result, meditation rooms become the most beautiful, relaxing and inviting spaces, open to everyone to gather, receive teachings, meditate and pray. Recently KMC Montreal, KMC Madrid, KMC Metz, and KMC Lancaster undertook renovation work on their shrines.

Madhyamaka KMC: New Home for First Metal Statue cast By Kadampa Art Studio

The stunning new metal Buddha Shakyamuni statue created at the Kadampa Art Studio first appeared at the International NKT-IKBU Summer Festival 2023.. Following the Festival Madhyamaka KMC received the news that the center would be the statue’s home. As a prototype statue for Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide, it seemed appropriate that this precious statue would be coming to Madhyamaka KMC, the first Kadampa Center opened by Venerable Geshe-la, back in 1986.

Sacred Art & Rituals

Throughout the Kadampa world learning the essential lineage of Buddhist sacred art and ritual skills continues, with new generations of practitioners taking their first steps in learning to paint Buddha images or craft traditional Buddhist tormas.

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KMC Philadelphia Welcomes New Statues form Kadampa Art Studio

KMC Philadelphia’s new commercial space received qualified Buddha statues from the Kadampa Art Studio in the UK. With the new shrine, the space became even more beautiful and welcoming. Shortly after this, guest Teacher Gen Demo, Resident Teacher at KMC Washington DC, gave the empowerment of Buddha Maitreya, the first in-person empowerment in three years.

Metal Statue Project Update – new prototype for the future generation

After months of dedicated work by the artists at Kadampa Art Studio, a new metal statue prototype for Kadampa Centres worldwide is nearing completion. Through the meticulous processes of bronze casting, welding, chasing, and sanding, the prototype is on the verge of entering the finishing room for its final stage of painting.

The stages of casting a metal statue

In a converted shipping container next to the Kadampa Art Studio at Manjushri KMC, two skilled Kadampa artists are quietly manufacturing a prototype of the next generation of statues, which will be made of metal rather than polyurethane.

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Beautiful restoration work on the statues at Tharpaland

Tharpaland Kadampa Meditation Center recently embarked on a project to replace the garmants of Je Tsongkhapa and his Sons.

Shipping the Statues for Mexico Temple

Kadampa Art Studio at Manjushri KMC is aglow with beautiful statues and other artwork being prepared for the new temple in Mexico City due to be opened on April 6, 2023.

Preparing the next generation of statues

New Statues for Mexico City

Kadampa Art Studio at Manjushri KMC is aglow with beautiful statues and other artwork being prepared for the new temple in Mexico City due to be opened on April 6, 2023.

working & volunteering at the kadampa art studio

The Kadampa Art Studio (KAS) located at Manjushri KMC, is a unique facility dedicated to producing qualified statues, adornments and other art for modern Buddhist Temples and meditation centers around the world.

The Studio has a team of qualified artists and artisans and welcomes volunteer visitors to assist and train in new skills.

The work of the studio

What is the Kadampa Art Studio ?
The Kadampa Art Studio (KAS) was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to design and create qualified Buddhist statues and other objects for modern Buddhist Temples and centers around the world.

It is a charitable project that operates year round to meet the ever growing demand from new traditional-style and urban Temples opening around the world.

volunteering at the the studio

Thinking of volunteering ?
The Studio has a full-time staff of artists and artisans, but also relies on help from volunteer visitors. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to help with the development of meaningful objects dedicated to world peace, learn new skills, meet wonderful people from many different backgrounds, live in a modern, caring community and if you wish learn about Buddhism by taking part in courses and meditations. Find out more about volunteering.