Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche founded the New Kadampa Tradition in England in 1991. Since coming to the West in 1977, he has transmitted all the essential teachings and practices of modern Kadampa Buddhism and provided training and support for hundreds of modern teachers to carry this living lineage into future generations.
Geshe-la worked tirelessly throughout this life to spread the precious teachings of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world with the intention that each and every living being will eventually experience the supreme, permanent mental peace of enlightenment.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso passed into the clear light in 2022.
General Spiritual Director
Gen-la Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
As a senior NKT teacher, Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la's guidance has taught at many centers and events around the world.
Gen-la is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness.
Deputy Spiritual Director
Gen-la Sangden is the Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, and is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua and Peru, and the Resident Teacher at KMC Mexico.
She is admired by many for her good example and her loving and clear advice. She has practised and taught Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years.
Former General Spiritual Director
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the former General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU for 16 years, is a modern Buddhist nun dedicated to helping people from all walks of life attain lasting happiness through developing inner peace.
She has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 30 years. While teaching internationally, she has inspired many thousands of people through her sincere reliance on her Spiritual Guide, her tireless dedication and her clear and accessible teachings.
In all of her varied activities as General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Dekyong has dedicated her life to helping Kadam Dharma flourish throughout the world.
US Western National Spiritual Director
Gen Kelsang Gomlam is an American Buddhist nun and the US Western National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. She is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Colorado, and has been studying, practicing and teaching Kadam Dharma for many years. Gen Gomlam’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. Through her loving kindness, sincere concern for others, and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Gomlam provides an inspiring example of someone who has taken Buddha’s teachings to heart.
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