Meditation Teachers
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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 1932 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 naturalised British
citizen.
Since arriving in the UK, Geshe Kelsang has worked tirelessly to
establish Buddhadharma in the West and to fulfil 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 20 highly acclaimed books that bridge perfectly the
ancient wisdom of Buddhism and contemporary life.
He
has established three unique study programmes and over 1000 centres
and groups around the world, trained qualified teachers and a
flourishing ordained community, and created a project to build
Buddhist temples in every major city in the world.
In his
teachings Geshe Kelsang emphasises the importance of meditation and
how to apply it in daily life, the need to be truly happy, and how
to cultivate a good heart to help others - and he demonstrates
these qualities perfectly in his own life.
This remarkable
teacher inspires so many people from so many different countries
because he teaches from example.
He is a
humble Buddhist monk dedicated to helping people throughout the world
find true happiness in their hearts.
Geshe-la teaches at Festivals.
Geshe Kelsang currently divides his time between
Europe and the USA, where he continues to teach and guide thousands
of disciples.
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Venerable Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
is
an English monk and senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
He is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition
and regularly gives meditation courses in many countries throughout
the world as well as being the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa
Meditation Centre in Cumbria.
Gen-la Khyenrab is an inspiring teacher who has been studying
and practising Buddhism for many years.
His sincerity in putting Buddha's teachings into practise in his
own life and his compassion for others make him a perfect example
of a modern Buddhist practitioner.
Through his teachings and his example he is able to help others
attain inner peace and happiness through following the Buddhist
path.

Gen Kelsang
Chönden is the Resident Teacher at
Amitabha
Centre. A monk for fifteen years, and senior disciple of Geshe
Kelsang,
his stable experience of the meaning of Buddha's teachings, and
warm heart, is an inspiration to all who know him.
All the other Teachers at Amitabha Centre
and it's branches are sincerely studying Dharma and many are also
resident at the
Centre. They combine their studies with work, practice and teaching,
bringing invaluable practical experience to their students.
 
 
  
  
  
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