Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Gen-la is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. After 16 years on April 10th, Gen-la Dekyong will retire as the General Spiritual Director and Resident Teacher.

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Gen-la has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years and holds the lineages of his blessings in her heart.

She is recognised as a fully qualified Teacher of Sutra and Tantra, and in particular is qualified to bestow the blessings of the Highest Yoga Tantra practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini.

She is an inspiring example of a modern Kadampa disciple who relies sincerely upon her Spiritual Guide in all her actions.

Gen-la is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality.

Resident Teacher - Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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On April 10th we will welcome Gen-la Kelsang Jampa as the new General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher of Manjushri KMC.

Gen-la Jampa has studied under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and taught internationally for many years. He is greatly admired for his warm personality and clear, inspiring teachings.

Weekly Meditation Classes with Gen-la

Gen-la Jampa teaches the Special Teacher Training Programme at Manjushri KMC.

Classes are held on Sunday 7 - 9pm and Tuesday 7 - 8.45am. Find out more

Gen-la also teaches drop in classes on Tuesday evenings 

Upcoming courses with Gen-la

Gen-la teaches internationally as well as here at Manjushri KMC throughout the year. See below for his upcoming courses.

  • Apr 13 - 15

    In-Depth Retreat

    Nyungnay Purifying Ritual Practice

    with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

  • Apr 24 - 26

    Weekend Meditation Retreat

    The Secret of Resilience

    with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

  • Jun 4

    Offering our Faith Day Retreat

    with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

  • Jun 6

    Day Retreat

    Seeing Things Differently

    with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa