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An international association of Mahayana Buddhist meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhism

This is the official page for the New Kadampa Tradition ~ International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT ~ IKBU. NKT ~ IKBU is an international association of Buddhist meditation centers that follow the pure tradition of Mahayana Buddhism derived from the Buddhist meditators and scholars Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa and introduced into the West by the Buddhist Teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoch

e. It was founded in 1991 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to provide a vehicle for promoting Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world. There are currently 1100 NKT~IKBU centers in over forty countries. The New Kadampa Tradition is an entirely independent Buddhist tradition and the NKT ~ IKBU has no political affiliations

The NKT ~ IKBU is an international nonprofit organization registered in England as a charitable company.

10/06/2026

OFFERING OUR FAITH (Part 2)
THANK YOU VENERABLE GESHE-LA
Yesterday we shared some of the photos from centers around the world, of practitioners offering their faith by reciting the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples with the recitation of our Guru's mantra in a one-day retreat. Here we share more from that day. Enjoy!

Find more in https://kadampa.org/2026/06/offering-our-faith-celebrations-2026-p2

09/06/2026

OFFERING OUR FAITH
THANK YOU VENERABLE GESHE-LA
On Dharmachakra Day, we celebrate Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dharma and the birthday of our precious Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Here we share how Kadampa communities around the world rejoiced in these two special celebrations as one.

Find more in https://kadampa.org/2026/06/offering-our-faith-celebrations-2026
🔗 Find the link in our bio!

08/06/2026

A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠
Beginning February 14 2027, NKT will offer a six-month Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri KMC with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.

This special course was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and provides six months’ intensive training for those wishing to become qualified Resident Teachers at Kadampa Buddhist centers around the world.

Additional information and further details can be found here:
https://kadampa.org/2026/06/intensive-teacher-training-program-2027
or Link in Bio

06/06/2026

POST SPRING FESTIVAL RETREATS IN SPAIN
Deepening our practice with three inspiring Post-Festival retreats in Spain: Gen-la Jampa in Barcelona, Gen-la Kunsang in Madrid and Gen Pandita in Granada.

Find more in https://kadampa.org/2026/06/post-spring-festival-retreats-in-spain
🔗 Find the link in our bio!

05/06/2026

CONISHEAD PRIORY GROUNDS & PATHS PROJECT
Did you know that Manjushri KMC is home to 70 acres of historic woodlands, peaceful gardens, and coastal paths leading to Morecambe Bay? It’s a vital sanctuary where thousands find inner calm every year.

We are so excited to share an update on our Grounds and Paths Project!

This project is all about restoring, preserving, and improving our outdoor spaces so that everyone—from local dog walkers and Lake District tourists to our international festival delegates—can enjoy a safe, accessible, and peaceful connection with nature.

👉 Watch the full video and learn how you can support the project via the link in our bio! or here:
https://kadampa.org/2026/06/conishead-priory-grounds-paths

04/06/2026

TURNING THE WHEEL OF DHARMA DAY AND
THE BIRTHDAY OF OUR SPIRITUAL GUIDE
One day, two special celebrations
Today, June 4th, is Dharmachakra Day — Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day — one of the most precious days in our Kadampa calendar. And on this same precious day, we celebrate the birthday of our dear Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche — through whose extraordinary kindness those methods have been made available to each and every one of us.

Find more in https://kadampa.org/2026/06/turning-the-wheel-of-dharma-day-and-the-birthday-of-our-kind-spiritual-guide or 🔗 Find the link in our bio!

02/06/2026

INSPIRING VISITS FROM SENIOR TEACHERS
Visiting Teachers brought practical wisdom and joyful inspiration to Kadampa communities in Fort Collins and Guadalajara, helping participants discover greater inner peace, concentration, and freedom from anxiety.

Find more in https://kadampa.org/2026/06/inspiring-visits-from-senior-teachers
🔗 Find the link in our bio!

31/05/2026

FESTIVAL REVIEW
The 2026 Spring Festival has come to a close — and what an extraordinary week it was. Take a moment to reflect on these highlights from one of the most inspiring gatherings of the Kadampa YEAR.

Swipe through the key moments, and don’t miss the Festival Diaries on kadampa.org — where you’ll find exclusive videos, photos, and teaching excerpts published day by day throughout every International Kadampa Festival.

📖 Read the full review here: https://kadampa.org/2026/05/spring-festival-2026-festival-review

Please share this post and help more people discover the joy of the Kadampa Festivals — the more we share, the more people have the chance to experience something truly life-changing.

30/05/2026

SEE YOU AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL!
So we say goodbye to everyone who was at the Festival in person, to the thousands that joined online and to everyone following along with the diaries. Hopefully we will meet again soon at an International Kadampa Festival!

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹… 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲

🔗 Find the link in our bio! or https://kadampafestivals.org/summer

12/05/2026

CANADIAN NATIONAL FESTIVAL AND PUBLIC TALK

Kadampa practitioners gathered in Montreal for the Canadian National Festival 2026 with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, following a well-attended public talk on inner peace. Participants received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita and profound teachings on wisdom and compassion, enjoying a deeply inspiring and joyful reunion of the Canadian Sangha.

Full article & photo gallery: kadampa.org/2026/05/canadian-national-festival-and-public-talk

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