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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

Jan
20
Wed
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 20 @ 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
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Foundation Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Foundation Program  Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Buddha demonstrated how to follow a path of inner transformation that leads to the complete eradication of all traces of negativity and confusion from the mind and the attainment[...]
Jan
21
Thu
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 21 @ 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[...]
Jan
22
Fri
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 22 @ 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[...]
Jan
24
Sun
10:30 am Sunday Morning General Program C...
Sunday Morning General Program C...
Jan 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday Morning General Program Class @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Meditation: The Basics Sunday Mornings, 10:30am – Noon with Buddhist Teacher, David Shea Classes Are Live Stream Only Registration Instructions for Live Stream: You will need to download Zoom to view the class.  It is[...]
Jan
25
Mon
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 25 @ 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
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Monday General Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Becoming a Better Meditator General Program Class with Rod Hobson Monday Evenings, 6:30pm – 7:45pm @BKBC Classes Have Moved to Live Stream Only Registration Instructions for Live Stream: You will need to download Zoom to[...]
Jan
26
Tue
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 26 @ 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[...]
Jan
27
Wed
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 27 @ 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
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Foundation Program @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Foundation Program  Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Buddha demonstrated how to follow a path of inner transformation that leads to the complete eradication of all traces of negativity and confusion from the mind and the attainment[...]
Jan
28
Thu
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 28 @ 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[...]
Jan
29
Fri
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Jan 29 @ 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[...]
Jan
31
Sun
10:30 am Sunday Morning General Program C...
Sunday Morning General Program C...
Jan 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday Morning General Program Class @ Lubbock | Texas | United States
Meditation: The Basics Sunday Mornings, 10:30am – Noon with Buddhist Teacher, David Shea Classes Are Live Stream Only Registration Instructions for Live Stream: You will need to download Zoom to view the class.  It is[...]
Feb
1
Mon
7:25 am Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Heart Jewel w/Mahamudra
Feb 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[...]
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