General Spiritual Director
Ordination Day – Summer Festival 2026
Jul 24, 2026
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.
New App Launched
Project Updates
Centers
A New Home for Kadampa Meditation Centre Argentina
KMC Argentina has joyfully opened its new home in Buenos Aires, creating a larger and more welcoming space for meditation, study, and community. This exciting new chapter will help Kadam Dharma flourish and benefit many people for years to come.
Study & Meditation
KMC France Update: Preserving a Precious Place for Future Generations
After several weeks of dedicated work, a joyful and harmonious atmosphere continues to fill KMC France as the Resident Teachers and community work, volunteer, and pray together.
Study & Meditation
A Time of Renewal: Kadampa Teachers Gather at the Mother Center
The Resident Teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition have gather together at their spiritual home, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, to participate in an annual International Teacher Training Program (ITTP).
National Festivals & Dharma Celebrations
- Jul 24 – Aug 8 NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival, UK
- Sep 4 – 7 Swiss Dharma Celebration
- Sep 4 – 7 UK Dharma Celebration
- Sep 4 – 7 Northeast US Dharma Celebration
- Sep 4 – 7 Southwest US Dharma Celebration
- Sep 11 – 13 Southern German Dharma Celebration
- Sep 18 – 20 Colombian Dharma Celebration
- Sep 25 – 27 Peruvian Dharma Celebration
- Oct 9 – 15 NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival
- Nov 6 – 8 Chilean Festival
- Nov 6 – 8 Western Canadian Dharma Celebration
- Nov 12 – 15 Austrian Dharma Celebration
- Nov 13 – 15 Quebec Dharma Celebration
- Nov 13 – 15 Portuguese Dharma Celebration
- Nov 13 – 15 Argentinian Festival
- Nov 13 – 16 Mexican Dharma Celebration
- Nov 20 – 22 Ontario Dharma Celebration
- Nov 20 – 22 Brazilian Festival
- Nov 20 – 24 German Festival
- Nov 20 – 23 Nordic Dharma Celebration
- Nov 27 – 30 French Dharma Celebration
- Dec 4 – 8 Spanish Dharma Celebration
- Dec 4 – 6 Californian Dharma Celebration
- Dec 11 – 14 Asian Festival
- Dec 11 – 13 Welsh Dharma Celebration
- Jan 1 – 6 Australian Festival
- Jan 8 – 11 New Zealand Festival
Where to start
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Words of Wisdom & Compassion
Daily quote from the collected works of Venerable Geshe-la
If we have to walk across rough and thorny ground, one way of protecting our feet is to cover the whole ground with leather, but this is not very practical. We can achieve the same result in a much simpler way - by covering our feet. Similarly, if we wish to protect ourself from suffering we can either try to change the whole world to make it conform to our wishes, or we can change our mind.
The New Eight Steps to Happiness
