Spiritual Directors
Spiritual Director - Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, a Buddhist nun and senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Gen-la Dekyong has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for 25 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Her responsibilities include giving Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments, granting precepts, and instructing Kadampa Teachers from around the world on the International Teacher Training Program.
Gen-la is also the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center, the Mother Center of Kadampa Buddhism, and regularly teaches at Festivals and Dharma Celebrations throughout the world.
As one of Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s close disciples, Gen-la Dekyong’s teachings, humility and kindness exemplify the essence of the Buddhist way of life.
Deputy Spiritual Director- Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang is the elected Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, the National Spiritual Director of Mexico and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Mexico.
She has been practicing Buddhism and studying closely with her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years.
Gen-la Kunsang provides an extraordinary example of a modern-day Kadampa practitioner for us to follow. She is a loving presence, and her teachings are powerful and clear.