Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre

The Tradition

The New Kadampa Tradition

The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT–IKBU) is an international association of study and 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.

Kadampa Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhist school founded by the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha (AD 982-1054). His followers, known as Kadampas, regard Buddha’s teachings as personal instructions and put them into practice by following Atisha’s instructions of Lamrim (Stages of the Path). Je Tsongkhapa and his followers, who were known as the ‘New Kadampas’, later promoted the Kadampa tradition widely in Tibet.

Venerable Atisha
Je Tsongkapa

The Founder

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and scholar, and is the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. He has established over 1000 centres worldwide and written 22 highly acclaimed books on Buddhism.

Born in 1931, he ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight. In 1959, he entered into an eighteen-year meditation retreat that took him to various locations in the Himalayan region and northern India.

Since arriving in the UK in 1977, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has worked tirelessly to establish Buddhism in the modern world. Renowned for their clarity and practicality, his teachings perfectly bridge the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and contemporary life.

The General Spiritual Director

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union and the Principal Resident Teacher of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre.

She has been practising Kadampa Buddhism and studying closely under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for 30 years. She teaches in the UK and throughout the world.

Daniel S.
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Wonderful oasis of calm in a hectic world. What I've learnt here has helped me and those connected with me, in every aspect of life. The resident teacher, Ai Peng, is knowledgable, helpful and kind, and displays a perfect example of a Buddhist Practitioner. Well worth a visit.
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A lovely, peaceful place where it was fantastic to think in a different way and try and clear my mind. Not something I would usually have done in the past - but would definitely come back again when solace is needed or after a busy week.
Jenny L.
Jenny L.
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We attended the teaching 'Dealing with Loss and Change'. It was a wonderful, meaningful experience on death, and one that we will remember and treasure always.
Louise W.
Louise W.
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I’ve been visiting this centre for many years now. To say the teachings are life-changing is a huge understatement! Practical advice on dealing with every day problems, all given in a clear and relatable way. I am so grateful for this centre and this Buddhist tradition. read less
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