Teachers

The Founder of this Tradition

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, is primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang has dedicated his entire life to teaching Buddhism and to providing conditions conducive for the study and practice of Buddha's teachings, with the sole aim of helping people discover a meaningful life and solve their problems. He has written twenty highly acclaimed books that reveal the complete path to enlightenment. His teachings and writings convey the profound wisdom of Buddha in a clear and simple way, helping people to integrate it into their busy, modern lives.

He has designed three study programmes for the systematic study and practice of Buddhism, established over 1000 Buddhist Centres and groups worldwide, trained qualified Buddhist teachers, and created a project to build Buddhist Temples throughout the world dedicated to world peace.

The Spiritual Director of this Tradition

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.

Akshobya Centre's Resident Teacher

Gen Kelsang Dragpa

Geshe Kelsang's representative in Nottingham is the Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dragpa. He has been a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang for over 16 years. His teachings and conduct are a great example for all of us striving to gain spiirtual realizations.

Gen Dragpa teaches Wednesday night General Programme, the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Gen Dragpa also teaches General Programme at Akshobya Centre's branches in Grantham and Mansfield.

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Akshobya Centre's other Teachers

Ann Simpson

Ann Simpson teaches General Programme at Akshobya Centre's branch in Boston.

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