Chittamani Buddhist Center
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Our Spiritual Leader - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.
Born in Tibet in 1931 and ordained as a monk at the age of 8, he has lived in England since 1977, making the Dharma accessible to Westerners.
The founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, he has written a series of highly acclaimed translations and interpretations of Buddhist texts. Under his guidance his students have established over one thousand and fifty Dharma centers and groups worldwide.
Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, has dedicated his life to making the wisdom of Buddha easily applicable to busy modern life. He is an excellent example of an authentic spiritual guide. For more information about Geshe-la and the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union visit: www.kadampa.org
Our Resident Teacher - Kelsang Ingchug
Kelsang Ingchug is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. She is his representative in Central Texas and Resident Teacher at Chittamani Buddhist Center in Austin.
Kelsang Ingchug has been studying, practicing and teaching pure Kadampa Buddhism for many years. Her sincerity in putting Buddha's teachings into practice in her own life and her compassion for others make her an excellent example of a modern day Buddhist practitioner.
Kelsang Ingchug is a living example of the inner peace and happiness we may attain by following the Buddhist path. With gentle humor, great skill and clarity, Kelsang Ingchug explains the profound and vast teachings of Dharma in a clear and practical way, making them easy to apply in our daily lives.
In addition to Austin, Kelsang Ingchug teaches classes in San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi and at The University of Texas at Austin.
Kelsang Ingchug is known and deeply loved by her many students for her tireless effort in benefiting others and for her insight and compassion.