Buddhism and meditation for the modern world
Welcome to the online home of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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Public Talks with Gen-la Dekyong on Modern Buddhism in the UK and Canada
Everyone is welcome to these public talks with renowned Buddhist Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. At these special events she will give a talk on the book Modern Buddhism. This book, by renowned author and meditation master, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings on compassion and wisdom that communicates their essence in a way that is easy to understand and put into practice. Gen-la Dekyong is an inspiring and engaging Teacher whose teachings are of interest to everyone; Buddhist and non-Buddhist, young and old.
Modern Buddhism Public Talks in the UK
Modern Buddhism Public Talks in Canada
Fall Festival Diaries 2011
The Fall Festival Diaries 2011 website is now live. Photos, articles and video clips will be added to the site over the next few days. Visit the site to receive updates from the Festival kadampafestivals.org/fall-2011.
Summer Festival Diaries 2011
The NKT International Summer Festival began yesterday at Manjushri KMC and the Festival Diaries website is now live. Videos, photos and blogs will be added to the site throughout the festival. Visit the Summer Festival Diaries 2011 website.
Spring Festival Diaries 2011
Visit the Spring Festival Diaries 2011 website: Spring Festival Diaries 2011
Free eBook - Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: “May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life.” Download from: emodernbuddhism.com
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Introduction to Buddhism
Introduction to Buddhism explains basic Buddhist view, intention, and action, and how to follow the Buddhist way of life in the modern world. It is the perfect manual for anyone with an interest in Buddhism and meditation.
Inspiring Quotes
Many times in this life we have to experience the misery of parting from the people we like, or forsaking and losing the things we find pleasant and attractive, but when we die we have to part forever from all the companions and enjoyments of this life.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
Modern Kadampa Buddhism
Here you will find information about Kadampa Buddhism, a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism particularly suited to this modern world that offers practical solutions to the problems we experience in our daily lives.
Find out more in the booklet Modern Kadampa Buddhism [PDF]
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