Teachers

Spiritual Director

Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Gen-la Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).

As a senior NKT teacher, Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la’s guidance 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.

Deputy Spiritual Director

Gen-la Kelsang Sangden

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.

She is admired by many for her good example and her loving and clear advice. She has practised and taught Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years.

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 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.