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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso


Venerable-Geshe-la-300-DPI (1)Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.

Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, is primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time.

From the age of eight Geshe-la studied extensively in the great monastic universities of Tibet and earned the title ‘Geshe’, which literally means ‘spiritual friend’. Under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, he then spent the next eighteen years in meditation retreats in the Himalayas.

In 1977 he accepted an invitation to teach at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England, where he has lived and taught ever since, giving teachings and guidance to an ever-growing group of disciples.

Each year, Geshe-la gives teachings and empowerments at the International Kadampa Festivals, which are attended by thousands of people from all over the world.

He has published a series of remarkable books on Buddhism and meditation, from basic introductory books to advanced philosophical texts and meditation manuals.

Geshe-la has established three unique study programs and 1100 centers and groups around the world, trained hundreds of 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 emphasizes 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.

Upcoming Events

May
29
Sun
10:30 am Sunday Morning General Program C...
Sunday Morning General Program C...
May 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday Morning General Program Class @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
The Joyful Path to Enlightenment Sunday Mornings, 10:30am – Noon with Buddhist Teacher, David Shea Classes Are In Person  CDC Protocols observed, masks are optional if you have been vaccinated. Life can be a journey[...]
May
30
Mon
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
May 30 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
6:30 pm Monday General Program
Monday General Program
May 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Monday General Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
An Exploration of Consciousness General Program Class with Rod Hobson Monday Evenings, 6:30pm – 7:45pm @BKBC In recent years, our understanding and control of the external world have increased considerably, and as a result, we[...]
May
31
Tue
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
May 31 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
Jun
1
Wed
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jun 1 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
6:00 pm Foundation Program
Foundation Program
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Foundation Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Foundation Program  Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm We will be breaking for the summer beginning in June until mid-August This is our advanced Buddhist study class.  The title of Foundation Program has led to some confusion[...]
Jun
2
Thu
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jun 2 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
Jun
3
Fri
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jun 3 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
Jun
5
Sun
10:30 am Sunday Morning General Program C...
Sunday Morning General Program C...
Jun 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday Morning General Program Class @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
The Joyful Path to Enlightenment Sunday Mornings, 10:30am – Noon with Buddhist Teacher, David Shea Classes Are In Person  CDC Protocols observed, masks are optional if you have been vaccinated. Life can be a journey[...]
Jun
6
Mon
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jun 6 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
6:30 pm Monday General Program
Monday General Program
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Monday General Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
An Exploration of Consciousness General Program Class with Rod Hobson Monday Evenings, 6:30pm – 7:45pm @BKBC In recent years, our understanding and control of the external world have increased considerably, and as a result, we[...]
Jun
7
Tue
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jun 7 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
Jun
8
Wed
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jun 8 @ 7:25 am – 8:25 am
This is our daily meditation practice at the center.  Everyone is welcome.  Just come any morning and we can help you. Heart Jewel  is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapacombined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and[...]
6:00 pm Foundation Program
Foundation Program
Jun 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Foundation Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Foundation Program  Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm We will be breaking for the summer beginning in June until mid-August This is our advanced Buddhist study class.  The title of Foundation Program has led to some confusion[...]
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