our tradition

We are part of the New Kadampa Tradition; an international association of Kadampa meditation centres established by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in order to give the people of the modern world access to methods to solve their problems and find lasting peace.

There are 1,300 centers around the world where you can study and practice modern Kadampa Buddhism in the local language.

Most are principally study and meditation centres, while some are principally retreat centres.

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