About Us
The New Kadampa Tradition
Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK, is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. The NKT offers courses and classes in Buddhist meditation on a local, national and international levels to people of all ages and all walks of life. All aspects of our provision present the original teachings and meditations of Buddha in a contemporary form that is easy for people to understand and practise, making them fresh and easily accessible. The New Kadampa Tradition was founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche after he moved to the West in 1977, on the request of students in England seeking pure Buddhist teachings. Kadampa Buddhism is now taught in more than 1400 locations throughout the world, in many different languages. Since his arrival in the West, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has written 24 books which explain Modern Buddhism, his special presentation of Buddha’s teachings suitable for the modern world.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, our Founder and Spiritual Guide
Our General Spiritual Director - Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director the the NKT. She is a modern Buddhist nun who teaches Kadampa Buddhism to help people find lasting happiness and inner peace. Gen-la Dekyong has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years and holds the lineages of his blessings in her heart.She is recognised as a fully qualified Teacher of Sutra and Tantra, and in particular is qualified to bestow the blessings of the Highest Yoga Tantra practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini. She is an inspiring example of a modern Kadampa disciple who relies sincerely upon her Spiritual Guide in all her actions. Gen-la is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality.
Our Resident Teacher at Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Gen Kelsang Tumo
Gen Kelsang Tumo is the resident teacher at the Centre and has been a student of Geshe Kelsang for more than 25 years. She is known for her clear, practical teachings and her kind good heart, presenting Buddha’s teachings in a simple and relevant way.
