Our Founder
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche (Geshe-la) is a world-renowned meditation master who holds the very essence of Buddha’s teachings in his heart and transmits this profound wisdom and compassion to the people of the modern world in ways that are easy to understand and integrate into our busy lives.
Author of 23 widely acclaimed books on Buddhism and meditation, Venerable Geshe-la also established the New Kadampa Tradition – International Buddhist Union as well as Kadampa centres throughout the world.
Venerable Geshe-la’s message is as simple as it is profound – all the problems in this world originate in the mind, and the solutions to these problems and the causes of lasting peace and happiness are also to be found in the mind.
Thanks to the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, the internal scientific methods to accomplish this inner peace are now available to everyone in the modern world.
General Spiritual Director
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) and the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the mother centre of Kadampa Buddhism.
Gen-la has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years and holds the lineages of his blessings in her heart.
She is recognised as a fully qualified teacher of Sutra and Tantra, and in particular is qualified to grant the empowerments of the Highest Yoga Tantra practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini.
Gen-la is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality. Each year, Gen-la Dekyong teaches at National and International Festivals throughout the world.
Deputy General Spiritual Director
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) and Resident Teacher at International Kadampa Retreat Centre Grand Canyon.
He is an American Buddhist monk dedicated to helping people solve their daily problems by developing the capacity of their mind through the practice of meditation and modern Buddhism.
Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years. Under Geshe-la’s guidance, he has taught at many centres and events internationally.
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.
National Spiritual Director
Kadam Bridget Heyes is the NKT National Spiritual Director of the UK & Ireland. She is a senior disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and has been practising for over 30 years.
Kadam Bridget is known for her powerful teachings, compassionate heart and deep understanding of Buddha’s wisdom advice.
Her teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that are easy to practice and integrate into daily life. Kadam Bridget shows an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path.
Kadam Bridget is the principal teacher at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre and she also teaches at various national Dharma Celebrations throughout the year.
What is Modern Buddhism?
Modern Kadampa Buddhism is a special practical presentation of Buddha’s teachings that is particularly suited to the modern day. It was introduced into contemporary society by the world-renowned meditation master and scholar Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Modern Kadampa Buddhism preserves the meaning and intention of Buddha’s original teachings while presenting them in a clear and systematic way that anyone of any nationality, age or gender can easily understand and put into practice.
As a gift to the world, Geshe-la has made his book Modern Buddhism available to everyone as a free e-book download, available in many languages.
Modern Buddhism is perfectly suited for inspiring those seeking solutions within Buddhism to problems of everyday life, as well as for encouraging practitioners of all faiths to deepen their understanding and practice of the spiritual path.
This book reveals how to build a foundation for the spiritual path, how to progress on that path and how to complete it. With compassion and wisdom we can solve all our daily problems and accomplish the real meaning of our human life; and like two wings of a bird they will enable us to reach enlightenment quickly.
