Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.

Geshe-la, as his students affectionately call him, was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight and then spent almost forty years in concentrated study and meditation. He has dedicated his entire life to teaching Buddhism and to providing conditions conducive for the study and practice of Buddha's teachings, with the sole aim of helping others discover a meaningful life and solve their problems.

He is the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union and has written twenty highly acclaimed books that reveal the complete path to enlightenment, trained hundreds of meditation teachers through the Teacher Training Programme, and established over 1000 meditation centres and groups in over 40 countries.

A humble monk, he is made extraordinary by his selfless wish and tireless work for others to have everything they need to follow the spiritual path. Through his instructions Geshe-la shows how we can integrate Buddha's advice into our modern lives and find real, lasting peace and happiness.

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for 25 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. He is the General Spiritual Director of the NKT and resident teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Cumbria.

Gen-la teaches on the study programmes and gives regular courses and empowerments at MKMC. He also teaches at international festivals and celebrations around the world.

As one of Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s close disciples, Gen-la Khyenrab's teachings, humility and kindness exemplify the essence of the Buddhist way of life.

Our Resident Teacher- Kelsang Tumo

The Resident Teacher at Dharmavajra Buddhist Centre is Kelsang Tumo. She is a sincere disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and ordained as a Kadampa Buddhist nun in 2003. Kelsang Tumo is known for her compassionate view and dedication to practising Buddha’s teachings.

Branch Teachers

All the other teachers at Dharmavajra 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.