{"id":18359,"date":"2021-08-26T14:43:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/?page_id=18359"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:59:03","slug":"our-tradition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/en_gb\/our-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-kubf30ql-a8857afeade51343191c510a43590ca1\">\n.avia-section.av-kubf30ql-a8857afeade51343191c510a43590ca1{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ROB10631-1820x1024-2.jpg);\nbackground-position:center center;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-kubf30ql-a8857afeade51343191c510a43590ca1 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Kadampa Meditation Centre Wales is a member of the NKT-IKBU The New Kadampa Tradition \u2013 International Kadampa Buddhist Union, an international association of Mahayana Buddhist Centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist Tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='kadampa'  class='avia-section av-5597p7b-5e570334c5493edb38f9e8591a276d58 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-3vrp2zb-837915ff39c261d472cfa88b9485ec9d\">\n#top .flex_column.av-3vrp2zb-837915ff39c261d472cfa88b9485ec9d{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-3vrp2zb-837915ff39c261d472cfa88b9485ec9d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is Kadampa Buddhism?<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-4u77fav-94b146b34f1585fbfcfe8a67ba673318\">\n#top .flex_column.av-4u77fav-94b146b34f1585fbfcfe8a67ba673318{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-4u77fav-94b146b34f1585fbfcfe8a67ba673318 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"812\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"292\">Kadampa Buddhism<\/strong> traces its origins to the teachings of Buddha, as later systematized by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha in his renowned <em data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"423\">Lamrim<\/em>\u2014the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Practitioners of these teachings became known as Kadampas, dedicated to uniting Buddha\u2019s wisdom with practical guidance for daily life. Centuries later, the great Tibetan master <strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"660\">Je Tsongkhapa<\/strong> revitalized and expanded this tradition, giving rise to the <em data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"744\">New Kadampa Tradition<\/em>, which emphasizes the balanced practice of both Sutra and Tantra.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1386\">In modern times, this pure lineage has been preserved and made accessible worldwide by <strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"944\">Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche<\/strong>, a contemporary meditation master and scholar. Encouraged by his Spiritual Guide, Trijang Rinpoche, he developed <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1085\">Modern Kadampa Buddhism<\/strong>\u2014a presentation of Buddha\u2019s teachings that remains true to their original intent while being relevant and practical for people everywhere, regardless of nationality or background. Today, Modern Kadampa Buddhism offers a clear, universal path to inner peace and lasting happiness in our modern world.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Kadampa Buddhism <a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='founder'  class='avia-section av-3c8k5jr-e9d33d91f5bd48e1bc045e2918cc6c67 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-36x9kvr-cf3120fae4ded83c32994a10997039b1\">\n#top .flex_column.av-36x9kvr-cf3120fae4ded83c32994a10997039b1{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-36x9kvr-cf3120fae4ded83c32994a10997039b1 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Founder: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_7'  class='avia-section av-4qt9tv5-cb42d2b41f5ff6ca111bd13477ba86ef main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  av-desktop-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-f25ovl-b7a0f9db546536b6715ba59eea58be1b\">\n#top .flex_column.av-f25ovl-b7a0f9db546536b6715ba59eea58be1b{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-f25ovl-b7a0f9db546536b6715ba59eea58be1b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-3s0q3e9-feccaf54e0ec5caa1d4249344b20a627\">\n.avia-image-container.av-3s0q3e9-feccaf54e0ec5caa1d4249344b20a627 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-3s0q3e9-feccaf54e0ec5caa1d4249344b20a627 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-27  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-27610 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27610 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-4-1.jpg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"480\" width=\"722\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-4-1.jpg 722w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-4-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-4-1-705x469.jpg 705w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-4-1-450x299.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-4-1-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-3gbocdt-02daf2361d26f49a54343b7d5677d5cf\">\n#top .flex_column.av-3gbocdt-02daf2361d26f49a54343b7d5677d5cf{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-3gbocdt-02daf2361d26f49a54343b7d5677d5cf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, known with deep affection as Venerable Geshe-la, is the Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism. A highly respected meditation master and Buddhist scholar, he dedicated his life to sharing Buddha\u2019s timeless wisdom in a way that is clear and relevant for the modern world. Through his teachings and example, he inspired countless people across the globe to find solutions to their daily challenges and cultivate genuine inner peace and lasting happiness. Today, his extraordinary legacy continues to benefit people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_8'  class='avia-section av-l9mqf6gv-085257447f677157f83da3e7cb247b22 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  av-medium-hide container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-20zvg1j-2a7fd420283d658bbaec76b73f47ebe3\">\n#top .flex_column.av-20zvg1j-2a7fd420283d658bbaec76b73f47ebe3{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-20zvg1j-2a7fd420283d658bbaec76b73f47ebe3 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-5nkhw7-0ef75e65e332a649158656522db38fe6\">\n.avia-image-container.av-5nkhw7-0ef75e65e332a649158656522db38fe6 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-5nkhw7-0ef75e65e332a649158656522db38fe6 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-32  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-25074 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-25074 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1.jpg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"480\" width=\"480\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venerable-Geshe-Kelsang-In-New-York-ASSETc05mr8gq3o6ebz-3-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-18qsnbr-8ebd9a52128bd29b191971df531ef560\">\n#top .flex_column.av-18qsnbr-8ebd9a52128bd29b191971df531ef560{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18qsnbr-8ebd9a52128bd29b191971df531ef560 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, known with deep affection as Venerable Geshe-la, is the Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism. A highly respected meditation master and Buddhist scholar, he dedicated his life to sharing Buddha\u2019s timeless wisdom in a way that is clear and relevant for the modern world. Through his teachings and example, he inspired countless people across the globe to find solutions to their daily challenges and cultivate genuine inner peace and lasting happiness. Today, his extraordinary legacy continues to benefit people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='teachers'  class='avia-section av-4c3t2c7-8b45506c120c44d4d153328c2eb308d0 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-407htqv-369ab1d51e8e16be78367a0724a87638\">\n#top .flex_column.av-407htqv-369ab1d51e8e16be78367a0724a87638{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-407htqv-369ab1d51e8e16be78367a0724a87638 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https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Jampa-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Jampa-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Jampa-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Jampa-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Jampa.jpg 1103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gen-la Kelsang Jampa<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>General Spiritual Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gen-la Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition &#8211; International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).<\/p>\n<p>As a senior NKT teacher, Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la&#8217;s guidance has taught at many centers and events around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Gen-la is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people\u2019s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-2l6pfcn-e74fadc838cbb6b02a4c7e0e04ef9aee\">\n#top .flex_column.av-2l6pfcn-e74fadc838cbb6b02a4c7e0e04ef9aee{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-2l6pfcn-e74fadc838cbb6b02a4c7e0e04ef9aee av_one_third  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Sangden-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Sangden.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gen-la Kelsang Sangden<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Deputy Spiritual Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gen-la Sangden is the Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, and is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua and Peru, and the Resident Teacher at KMC Mexico.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-1imtv2v-3b06e2be87b8a6ed809233ad0db222ac\">\n#top 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avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/K-Bridget-300x200.jpg\" alt='' title='K Bridget'  height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/K-Bridget-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/K-Bridget-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/K-Bridget.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kadam Bridget Heyes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>National Spiritual Director, UK and Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kadam Bridget Heyes, the principal teacher at Nagarjuna KMC (Northamptonshire) is the National Spiritual Director of the UK. She is a senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang who has been practising for over 20 years. Her down-to-earth teachings and joyful example are an inspiration to all. We are always delighted to welcome her to Wales to teach the Welsh Dharma Celebration each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-l3ivibhf-837ddc820b322403ad3f8e334606b6ee\">\n.hr.av-l3ivibhf-837ddc820b322403ad3f8e334606b6ee{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l3ivibhf-837ddc820b322403ad3f8e334606b6ee hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_textblock  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Find out more about qualified Modern Kadampa Teachers <a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/qualified-teachers-modern-world\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='itp'  class='avia-section av-3cbpr1z-ac1f8b52f9f01480bc7d24449039a98b main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-2nbxcif-a670cd51e62e93d06dfbfe4e2b42d2db\">\n#top .flex_column.av-2nbxcif-a670cd51e62e93d06dfbfe4e2b42d2db{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-2nbxcif-a670cd51e62e93d06dfbfe4e2b42d2db av_one_full  avia-builder-el-51  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">International Temples Project<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_12'  class='avia-section av-krnr7cqc-949b6bbf96d5e80e3ddee738fe8267ab main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-350k5o7-c15373ee41a0f219a8ec8b77c54adebd\">\n#top .flex_column.av-350k5o7-c15373ee41a0f219a8ec8b77c54adebd{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-350k5o7-c15373ee41a0f219a8ec8b77c54adebd av_one_full  avia-builder-el-54  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"535\">The <strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"196\">International Temples Project (ITP)<\/strong> was established by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche after the opening of the first Temple for World Peace at Manjushri Centre in 1997. His vision was to build modern Buddhist Temples in major cities around the world, places where people of all backgrounds could learn about inner peace and cultivate harmony in their daily lives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"885\">Today, the ITP continues to bring this vision to life through the development of traditional and non-traditional temples, meditation and retreat centres, World Peace Caf\u00e9s, and Tharpa Publications. All profits from its activities are dedicated to the public benefit, helping to create peaceful minds and peaceful communities throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the Traditional Kadmapa Temples for World Peace <a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/temples-for-world-peace\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-254u3lj-0e4323a01b2518166c0bdd7607834b5a\">\n#top .flex_column.av-254u3lj-0e4323a01b2518166c0bdd7607834b5a{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-254u3lj-0e4323a01b2518166c0bdd7607834b5a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'   ><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Kadmapa Temples for World Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-l2hwilff-611e263e3cedacb57b54692f9142c5bf\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-l2hwilff-611e263e3cedacb57b54692f9142c5bf .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:33.3333%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-l2hwilff-611e263e3cedacb57b54692f9142c5bf avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate  avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1500x900-temple-fall-saturated-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1500x900-temple-fall-saturated-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1500x900-temple-fall-saturated-1-300x197.jpg 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/245857007_6934055316620701_4986016369488792603_n-1024x576-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/245857007_6934055316620701_4986016369488792603_n-1024x576-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/245857007_6934055316620701_4986016369488792603_n-1024x576-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/245857007_6934055316620701_4986016369488792603_n-1024x576-1-600x394.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/245857007_6934055316620701_4986016369488792603_n-1024x576-1-495x400.jpg' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='4' title='Sintra, Portugal'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25077 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-25077\"  data-avia-tooltip='Sintra, 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title='Arizona, USA'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25088 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-25088\"  data-avia-tooltip='Arizona, USA' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/019_Week6MountainRetreatIMG_6055-photo-1024x682-2-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1-450x296.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1-600x394.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='6' title='Malaga, Spain'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27436 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27436\"  data-avia-tooltip='Malaga, Spain' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DRON-2022-06-11-3-landscape-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-19kg193-28da3c01e77b75123ad5dcbd9da68a84\">\n#top .flex_column.av-19kg193-28da3c01e77b75123ad5dcbd9da68a84{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-19kg193-28da3c01e77b75123ad5dcbd9da68a84 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-59  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'   ><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Urban Temples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-l95va9kb-4519bfd48f156c3765430ec6d5b81dc5\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-l95va9kb-4519bfd48f156c3765430ec6d5b81dc5 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:33.3333%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-l95va9kb-4519bfd48f156c3765430ec6d5b81dc5 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate  avia-gallery-2'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1-450x296.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1-600x394.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-rel='gallery-2' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1-495x400.jpg' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='KMC Leeds'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27435 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27435\"  data-avia-tooltip='KMC Leeds' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/leeds2-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1-450x295.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1-600x394.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-rel='gallery-2' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='2' title='KMC London'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27434 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27434\"  data-avia-tooltip='KMC London' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kadampa-meditation-centre-london-768x512-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1-450x313.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1-600x417.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-rel='gallery-2' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='3' title='KMC Southampton'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27433 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27433\"  data-avia-tooltip='KMC Southampton' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KMC-Southampton-e1665060447230-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-r0yyyf-ebfbd0c7a85aa57b9f24337dac1fda1a\">\n#top .flex_column.av-r0yyyf-ebfbd0c7a85aa57b9f24337dac1fda1a{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-r0yyyf-ebfbd0c7a85aa57b9f24337dac1fda1a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'   ><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>International Retreat Centres<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-l95v9hm9-bd186fb3c4f638208702475ac5df2fa4\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-l95v9hm9-bd186fb3c4f638208702475ac5df2fa4 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:33.3333%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-l95v9hm9-bd186fb3c4f638208702475ac5df2fa4 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-64  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate  avia-gallery-3'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aerial-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aerial-1.jpg 667w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aerial-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aerial-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" data-rel='gallery-3' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aerial-1-495x400.jpg' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='Derby, UK'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25087 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-25087\"  data-avia-tooltip='Derby, UK' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aerial-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-CASA-FRONITS-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-CASA-FRONITS-1.jpg 677w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-CASA-FRONITS-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-CASA-FRONITS-1-600x394.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-rel='gallery-3' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-CASA-FRONITS-1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='2' title='Menorca, Spain'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25081 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-25081\"  data-avia-tooltip='Menorca, Spain' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-CASA-FRONITS-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1.jpg 641w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1-450x312.jpg 450w, https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1-600x417.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" data-rel='gallery-3' data-prev-img='https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='3' title='Kailash, Switzerland'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27432 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27432\"  data-avia-tooltip='Kailash, Switzerland' src=\"https:\/\/meditationinwales.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Centre-1-1-1-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='festivals'  class='avia-section av-2tu0zkn-befa6903b1be2cb81d305ab9d964ac00 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-1md0ytz-7c5b0f7b3bea76e73df6524a19cfe592\">\n#top .flex_column.av-1md0ytz-7c5b0f7b3bea76e73df6524a19cfe592{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-1md0ytz-7c5b0f7b3bea76e73df6524a19cfe592 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-66  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">International Festivals<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='tharpa'  class='avia-section av-1zqbs9j-0443711bcdad7195f571db1e1ab9095b main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-8xklzr-048c1871269e3dad9f73173a8369a8eb\">\n#top .flex_column.av-8xklzr-048c1871269e3dad9f73173a8369a8eb{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-8xklzr-048c1871269e3dad9f73173a8369a8eb av_one_full  avia-builder-el-69  el_before_av_video  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are three <a href=\"https:\/\/kadampafestivals.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">International Kadampa Festivals<\/a> each year. They are the high point of the modern Kadampa calandar. They are taught by Senior Teachers and consist of empowerments, teachings, meditations and retreats.<\/p>\n<p>International Festivals offer a unique opportunity to spend time with thousands of people from all over the world and to see first hand the universality of Buddha\u2019s teachings and the power of Modern Kadampa Buddhism to touch the hearts and transform the lives of people of all nationalities and cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Since Covid the Festivals have also been available online.\u00a0 Find our\u00a0 about the\u00a0 International Kadampa Festival programme <a href=\"https:\/\/kadampafestivals.org\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/youtu.be\/lmAl1KXlp60' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kadampa Festivals 2022\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lmAl1KXlp60?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='cardiff_current'  class='avia-section av-1fmvz3r-9aa5b7b2d7d3f1e29134e8fd978a771e main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-72  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-1cmj307-124bd64aabc8ca79de8714995bc96956\">\n#top .flex_column.av-1cmj307-124bd64aabc8ca79de8714995bc96956{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-1cmj307-124bd64aabc8ca79de8714995bc96956 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-73  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tharpa Publications<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='cardiff_map'  class='avia-section av-rsw787-3088ad183b2186e1545763a5294957ce main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18359'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"style-css-av-38tn1z-e5c8405506b7a140f373502b8f6638e5\">\n#top .flex_column.av-38tn1z-e5c8405506b7a140f373502b8f6638e5{\nborder-radius:0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px;\npadding:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-38tn1z-e5c8405506b7a140f373502b8f6638e5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-76  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The very heart of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche&#8217;s enduring legacy is the extraordinary collection of 23 books he composed.<\/p>\n<p>These highly renowned works are the basis of the study programs at the centers and are increasingly being adopted by universities and other educational establishments.<\/p>\n<p>These books are produced and published around the world by <span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tharpa.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Tharpa Publications<\/a><\/span>, a publishing company founded by Venerable Geshe-la and a part of NKT-IKBU. <span class=\"s1\">Tharpa publishes all of Venerable Geshe-la\u2019s printed books and eBooks, as well as many other items such as Buddhist art and chanted prayers in many languages. The worldwide readership of Venerable Geshe-la\u2019s books runs into hundreds of thousands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>KMC Wales shop stocks a range of Tharpa books, art work and essential items.<\/p>\n<p>All the books and other items sold by Tharpa Publications are published under the auspices of the <a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/international-temples-project\">International Temples Project<\/a>\u00a0and the profits from all of these sales are dedicated to public benefit through this fund. 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