Teachers
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, is a renowned meditation master and the Spiritual Guide of Madhyamaka Centre. Geshe-la – as he is affectionately known – was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight and then spent almost forty years in concentrated study and meditation.
Venerable Geshe-la’s presentation of Buddhist teachings is especially suited to modern lifestyles, making meditation accessible to everyone. Since coming to the West in 1977, he has written 21 books that reveal the entire path to enlightenment, trained hundreds of qualified meditation teachers and established over one thousand meditation centres and groups around the world. He has also pioneered the International Temples Project who’s aim is to build a temple dedicated to world peace in every major city in the world.
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
The Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU is Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, a Buddhist nun and senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Gen-la Dekyong has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for many years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Her responsibilities include giving Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments, granting precepts, and instructing Kadampa Teachers from around the world on the International Teacher Training Program. |
Kelsang Chokga
Kelsang Chokga is an experienced and joyful practitioner who has been studying meditation for many years.
Her inspiring teachings and gentle approach help us to make a connection with Buddha's simple but profound methods for creating happiness in our own and others lives.