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general spiritual director – gen-la kelsang dekyong

The 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.

 Humour and Kindness

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

Resident Teacher

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.

Kadampa Buddhism

  • kadampa buddhism
  • the new kadampa tradition
  • the founder – venerable geshe kelsang gyatso rinpoche
  • general spiritual director – gen-la kelsang dekyong
  • national spiritual director for nz – gen kelsang rabten
  • international temples

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