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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.

Use this site to find out more about:

Buddhist meditation centers
Buddhist meditation courses
Books on Buddhism and meditation
International Kadampa Buddhist festivals
Kadampa Buddhist Temples

Latest News

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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KMC France

KMC France is based at the magnificent Chateau de Segrais, just outside Le Mans.

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Book of the week

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

If during our life we have worked hard to acquire possessions and have become very attached to them, we shall experience great suffering when we are separated from them at the time of death.

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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