our teachers

our founder

venerable geshe kelsang gyatso

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, is a world-renowned meditation master who holds the very essence of Buddha’s teachings in his heart.

Venerable Geshe-la transmits this profound wisdom and compassion to the people of the modern world in very practical ways through the extremely accessible methods of modern Kadampa Buddhism, which he introduced.

venerable geshe kelsang gyatso

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, is a world-renowned meditation master who holds the very essence of Buddha’s teachings in his heart.

our senior teachers

gen-la kelsang dekyong

general spiritual director of the new kadampa tradition

gen-la kelsang dekyong has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years. She is recognised as a fully qualified Teacher of Sutra and Tantra who is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality

gen-la kelsang jampa

deputy spiritual director of nkt-ikbu and resident teacher at ikrc grand canyon, usa

having taught internationally for many years, gen-la kelsang jampa is greatly admired for his warm personality and clear, inspired teachings

kadam bridget heyes

national spiritual director of nkt-ikbu for the uk and ireland and resident teacher of nagarjuna kmc

kadam bridget is known for her powerful teachings and her compassionate heart

our resident teacher

the resident teacher at kmc birmingham is gen kelsang leksang, she has been an ordained buddhist nun for 15 years. she has been studying under the guidance of the meditation master venerable geshe kelsang gyatso for about 20 years and was first appointed as resident teacher at kmc birmingham in 2007.

known for her caring and positive manner, she has the ability to inspire people to improve their own lives by showing how buddha’s teaching are relevant to the experiences of modern day people.