What are Kadampas?
Kadampas, then, are practitioners who regard Buddha’s teachings as personal instructions and put them into practice by following the instructions of Lamrim.
Who is the founder of Kadampa Buddhism?
Kadampa Buddhism Kadampa Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhist school founded by the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha (AD 982-1054). In the word, ‘Kadampa’, ‘Ka’ refers to Buddha’s teachings, and ‘dam’ to Atisha’s special Lamrim instructions.
What is Geshe Kelsang’s New Kadampa Tradition?
By founding the New Kadampa Tradition, the International Kadampa Buddhist Union, Geshe Kelsang has created a truly global infrastructure to preserve and promote Kadampa Buddhism for many generations to come. Use the menu to discover more about Kadampa Buddhism.
What is the difference between the New Kadampa and the NKT-IKBU?
The New Kadampa Tradition is an entirely independent Buddhist tradition and the NKT – IKBU has no political affiliations The NKT – IKBU is an international nonprofit organization registered in England as a charitable company.