Modern Kadampa Buddhism is a special presentation of Buddha's teachings for the modern world. It is open to everyone whether Buddhist or not regardless of nationality, age or gender.

Everyone can find practical benefit from the meditations and teachings of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.

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Modern Kadampa Buddhism

Modern Kadampa Buddhism is a special, practical presentation of Buddha’s teachings that is particularly suited to the modern day.

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There are 1,300 centers around the world where you can study and practice modern Kadampa Buddhism in the local language.

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International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon

IKRC Grand Canyon International Kadampa Retreat Center A pure land in arizona In the fall of 2019, the fifth Kadampa Temple for World Peace, based on the mandala and the heavenly mansion of Buddha Heruka, Buddha of Compassion, was inaugurated in the peaceful surroundings of the IKRC Grand Canyon. Both the special five-tiered architectural design and … Read more

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Books on Modern Kadampa Buddhism

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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche has composed a 24 authoritative books on Buddhism and meditation as well as many sadhanas and booklets

Daily Quote

Happiness and suffering are feelings - parts of our mind - and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind. If we really want to be truly happy and free from suffering we must improve our understanding of the mind.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche,
How to understand the mind

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