Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition

The General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU is Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, a Buddhist nun and senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Gen-la Dekyong has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for many years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Her responsibilities include giving Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments, granting precepts, and instructing Kadampa Teachers from around the world on the International Teacher Training Program.

Gen-la is also the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Center of Kadampa Buddhism, and regularly teaches at Festivals and Dharma Celebrations throughout the world.

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

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• Kadampa News
• About Buddhism
• Kadampa Buddhism
• The New Kadampa Tradition
• Founder --
  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
• General Spiritual Director --
  Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
• Deputy Spiritual Director --
  Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
• US National Spiritual Director -- Gen Kelsang Jampa
• KMC WA Resident Teacher --
  Gen Kelsang Khedrub
• Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centers in the Pacific Northwest
• Kadampa Buddhist Centers in the USA

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