Buddhism and meditation for the modern world
Welcome to the online home of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Here you will find information about Kadampa Buddhism, a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism particularly suited to this modern world that offers practical solutions to the problems we experience in our daily lives.
The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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Latest News
Spring and Summer Festival Diaries 2008
The Diaries for the 2008 Spring and Summer Festivals are now live. View video excerpts from Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s teachings, listen to the Assistant Teachers, watch interviews with Festival participants, and enjoy hundreds of wonderful photos.
Week 29
Extraordinary developments in England, Germany, France, and Mexico
In this month’s photo-newsletter from Manjushri KMC, the Mother Center, you can read about the state-of-the-art Kadampa Studio that has just opened, and a million pound Heritage Lottery grant towards restoring the chapel and towers of the main building. At KMC Germany hundreds of people flock to the castle as it opens its doors to the public. At KMC France work on the roof of the Chateau is complete and work on the interior is proceeding apace. At KMC Mexico the students participate in an inspiring group retreat, and throngs of people enjoy their wonderful World Peace Cafe.
Week 28
News from Kadampa Meditation Centers and International Retreat Centers around the world
This week we feature four photo-newsletters showing the latest developments at KMC Florida, KMC Australia, KMC Spain, and Tharpaland International Retreat Centre.
Week 27
September newsletters from Switzerland, washington, and New York
This week, one International Retreat Center, and two Kadampa Meditation Centers bring us up-to-date with their photo-newsletters: Kailash IRC, Washington KMC, and KMC New York.
UK Dharma Celebration 2008 ~ Review
Between 11th and 14th of September, four hundred Kadampas from across the UK gathered to listen to teachings on ‘Advice From Atisha’s Heart’ and to receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Tara from the NKT’s Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.
Upcoming Events
- 31 Oct International Fall Festival - Paris, France
- 28 Nov South Africa Dharma Celebration
- 05 Dec Spanish Dharma Celebration
- 05 Dec Scottish Dharma Celebration
- 11 Dec Italian National Festival
- 12 Dec Californian Dharma Celebration
- 31 Dec Australasian National Festival
- 01 Jan Canadian Central Dharma Celebration
- 30 Jan Southeastern US Dharma Celebration
- 06 Feb Southwestern US Dharma Celebration
- 20 Feb German Dharma Celebration
- 20 Mar UK Northern DC
- 20 Mar UK Northern Dharma Celebration
- 27 Mar Portuguese Dharma Celebration
- 03 Apr Canadian National Festival
What is a Kadampa?
A Kadampa is someone who integrates their knowledge of all Buddha's teachings into their everyday lives.
Find out more in the booklet Modern Kadampa Buddhism [PDF]
New Kadampa Truth
Now is the time to dispel false accusations against the innocent
Featured Center
KMC Washington
KMC Washington is a haven in the Emerald City of Seattle where anyone can come for refuge or just a few moments of relaxation.
Book of the week
Mahamudra Tantra
Mahamudra Tantra introduces a new world of meditation. It explains how we can use our imagination as a powerful tool in our spiritual practice . . .
Inspiring Quotes
Tharpa
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