General Spiritual Director
More Dharma developments in South America
May 8, 2024
Modern Kadampa Buddhism
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Founder:
VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
Founder:
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism is Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, affectionately known as Venerable Geshe-la, a world-renowned meditation master and Teacher. He 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. Today, the legacy of his life's work touches the lives of people of all nationalities and cultures.
"The day will come when you will do my job."
VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
Working for world peace
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche devoted his entire life to making the pure teachings of Buddha available in a modern form to people throughout the world.
Now Venerable Geshe-la's followers holding him at their hearts continue his work with auspicious projects in every region of the world.
International Festivals
New Kadampa Information
What is the New Kadampa Tradition? Here we try to answer all your questions.
Visit site newkadampatruth.org
Study & Meditation
More Dharma developments in South America
Dharma is developing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) as students pay their first visit to their new premises, and Dharma is taught for the first time in Rosario (Argentina) with a public talk followed by a retreat.
Festivals & Celebrations
Renewal, joy and togetherness at Dharma Celebrations in Northeastern USA and New Zealand
Two powerful and renewing Dharma Celebrations featured Je Tsongkhapa empowerment in the Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York and Buddha Amitayus empowerment in New Zealand.
Centers
Opening at KMC Barcelona with Gen-la Dekyong
Our General Spiritual Director, visited the city to inaugurate the new meditation space of KMC Barcelona, in a beautiful event that brought together more than 370 people.
Study & Meditation
Blessing Empowerments
Blessing empowerments of Buddha Vajrasattva, Shakyamuni, and Amitayus took place in April. Those who attended in Madrid, Huddersfield, and New Caledonia had a great opportunity to connect with these Deities to strengthen their practice and their good qualities.
Festivals & Celebrations
Spring Festival with the Great Wisdom Protector
Just three weeks to go until Spring Festival with the Great Wisdom Protector, Dorje Shugden, taught by Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.
- May 24 – 29 NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival, UK
- Jun 21 – 24 Northern Spanish Dharma Celebration
- Jul 26 – Aug 12 NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival, UK
- Sep 6 – 9 Austrian, Italian & Swiss Festival
- Sep 13 – 15 Colombian Dharma Celebration
- Sep 13 – 15 Southern German Dharma Celebration
- Sep 20 – 22 UK Dharma Celebration
- Sep 20 – 25 US Festival
- Oct 25 – Nov 1 NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival
- Nov 15 – 17 Western Canadian Dharma Celebration
- Nov 15 – 17 South African Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Portuguese Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Nordic Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Mexican Dharma Celebration
- Nov 22 – 24 Quebec Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 Ontario Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 French Dharma Celebration
- Nov 29 – Dec 1 German Festival
- Dec 5 – 9 Spanish Dharma Celebration
- Dec 13 – 16 Asian Festival
- Dec 13 – 15 Welsh Dharma Celebration
Where to start
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Words of Wisdom & Compassion
Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la
Meditation on love is very powerful. Even if our concentration is not very strong we accumulate a vast amount of merit. By meditating on love we create the cause to be reborn as a human or a god, to have a beautiful body in the future, and to be loved and respected by many people. Love is the great protector, protecting us from anger and jealousy, and from harm inflicted by spirits.
The New Eight Steps to Happiness