New Kadampa Tradition
Founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the New Kadampa Tradition is a Mahayana Buddhist Tradition and a worldwide network of Buddhist Centres which promote the pure teachings of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa in an accessible and contemporary way.
Kadampa Buddhism is a time honoured tradition that for centuries has made Buddha's teachings and meditation practice available to people throughout the world.
History of Kadampa Buddhism
Kadampa Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhist School founded by the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha (AD 982 - 1054)
His followers are known as "Kadampas". 'Ka' refers to Buddha's teachings, and 'dam' to Atisha's special Lamrim instructions known as 'the stages of the path to enlightenment'. Kadampas, then, are practitioners who regard Buddha's teachings and as personal instructions and put them into practice by following the instructions of Lamrim.
Modern Kadampa Buddhism
Through the activities and dedication of the renowned Buddhist Master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Kadampa Buddhism has spread to many countries in recent years.
Geshe Kelsang has worked tirelessly to spread Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world by giving extensive teachings, writing many profound texts on Kadampa Buddhism, and founding the New Kadampa Tradition, International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
