Kadampa Teachers
Homepage Lambertville, NJ Princeton, NJ Mercerville, NJ South Orange, NJ Philadelphia, PA Narberth, PA Bethlehem, PA Doylestown, PA Yardley, PA Kimberton, PA Harrisburg, PA Classes for Beginners Special Events Study Programs Calendar Spiritual Director Meditation Teachers Event Photos Why Meditate? Buddhist Books FAQs Contact Us How To Find Us Make a Donation Kadampa Buddhism About Meditation		Geshe Kelsang Gyatso A remarkable teacher dedicated to universal happiness & world peace The Founder and Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition is the highly respected meditation master and scholar Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Born in Tibet in 1931 and ordained a Buddhist monk at the age of eight, he studied Buddhism deeply under many highly qualified Teachers, in particular Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. After leaving Tibet in 1959, he spent the next eighteen years mainly emphasising meditation retreat in various locations in the Himalayan region and northern India. In 1977, he accepted an invitation from Manjushri Buddhist Centre in Ulverston, England, to take up residence as their Spiritual Teacher, and in 1982 he became a naturalized British citizen. Since arriving in the UK, Geshe Kelsang has worked tirelessly to establish Buddhadharma in the West and to fulfill the wishes of those who wish to practise Buddhism. During these years he has given extensive teachings on major Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. These teachings, which are exceptionally clear and easy to understand, have been published as a number of highly acclaimed books that bridge perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and contemporary life. Geshe Kelsang currently divides his time between Europe and the USA, where he continues to teach and guide thousands of disciples. Gen Kelsang Norden Our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Norden is a Western Buddhist nun and a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Ordained in 1994, Gen Norden has taught Buddhist philosophy and meditation in the UK, and the US for the past twelve years.