Spiritual Director
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) and Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre (UK), is a modern Buddhist nun dedicated to helping people from all walks of life attain lasting happiness through developing inner peace.
She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly forty years. While teaching internationally, she has inspired many thousands of people through her sincere reliance on her Spiritual Guide, her tireless dedication, and her clear and accessible teachings.
Deputy Spiritual Director
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU. Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for many years, and has taught at many centres and events around the world. Gen-la is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness.
National Spiritual Director
Gen Kelsang Rabten is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for South East Asia, Australia & New Zealand. He has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.
Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, bringing a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation.
Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Lamchung is the Resident Teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Penang. She has been a faithful disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 20 years and has extensive experience engaging in solitary and group retreats in Sutra and Tantra. She loves to share the joy of Dharma through showing how the ancient wisdom of Buddha’s teachings offers different solutions to difficulties in our daily life.