Spiritual Director
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The Founder of our tradition is Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Geshe Kelsang is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Kadampa Buddhism.
Geshe-la, as his students affectionately call him, was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight and then spent almost forty years in concentrated study and meditation.
He has dedicated his entire life to teaching Buddhism and to providing conditions conducive for the study and practice of Buddhas teachings, with the sole aim of helping others discover a meaningful life and solve their problems.
Geshe-la has written twenty highly acclaimed books that reveal the complete path to enlightenment, trained hundreds of meditation teachers through the Teacher Training Programme, and established over 1000 meditation centres in over 40 countries.
A humble monk, he is made extraordinary by his selfless wish and tireless work for others to have everything they need to follow the spiritual path.
Through his instructions Geshe-la shows how we can integrate Buddha's advice into our modern lives and find real, lasting peace and happiness.
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is the Spiritual Director of the NKT and the Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, the Mother Center of Kadampa Buddhism
Gen-la has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism since 1980 under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
His teachings, humility and kindness exemplify the essence of the Buddhist way of life. He is a perfect example of a Kadampa Teacher.
Each year, Gen-la Khyenrab teaches at the International Festivals, National Festivals, and Dharma Celebrations throughout the world.