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Teachers

Our Spiritual Leader - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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 - Gen Kelsang Ingchug

Gen Kelsang Ingchug Gen Kelsang Ingchug , a Western Buddhist nun, has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's guidance for many years. She teaches with clarity and gentle humor, presenting Buddhism so it is accessible to everyone. 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.