Spiritual Directors

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

General Spiritual Director

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Principal Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, 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 Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for thirty 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. In all her varied activities as General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Dekyong is dedicating her life to helping Kadam Dharma flourish throughout the world.

Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Deputy Spiritual Director

Gen-la Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the Deputy 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 centers 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.

Gen Kelsang Rabten

National Spiritual Director

Gen Kelsang Rabten is the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for Australia and New Zealand.

Gen Rabten is a pure disciple who has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for more than twenty years. His deep faith in Kadam Dharma and the sincerity of his practice are deeply entwined within his teachings, inspiring many people to embark on a meaningful and rich spiritual life.