Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (Geshe-la) is the Spiritual Guide of Duldzin Buddhist Centre. He was born in Tibet in 1931 and ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight. He spent the next 20 years studying all of Buddha's Teachings under the guidance of great Buddhist masters such as his Spiritual Guide Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. Completing his studies he earned the title 'Geshe' which means spiritual friend.
In 1959 Geshe Kelsang left Tibet and spent the next 18 years emphasizing meditation retreat in the Himalayas. In 1977 he was requested by his Spiritual Guide to become the resident teacher of Manjushri Buddhist Centre in England.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaching at a festival in Berlin
Since then Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has worked tirelessly to flourish the teachings of Buddha throughout the world. To this end he founded the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism and has established over a thousand Buddhist Centres and branches throughout the world.
Geshe Kelsang has written 20 highly acclaimed books on Buddhism, and established a special study and retreat programme at the centres. He has trained hundreds of teachers and granted ordination to many monks and nuns.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a Kadampa Buddhist Temple
Every year Geshe Kelsang also organizes Buddhist Festivals throughout the world and has also created a project to build a Buddhist Temple in every major City in the world.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's sincere and humble example of kindness and wisdom is a great inspiration. He is a perfect living example of the benefits of practising Buddha's teachings.
