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|  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  Video teachings Ai Peng McBretney Resident Teacher
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During the first week Gen-la Kunsang, the Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus, and give teachings based on Eight Steps to Happiness. On Sunday August 1 Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita followed by a three-day commentary to this practice and then a two-day retreat. Both these empowerments and all the teachings are open to everyone. Read more or book online | |||||||||
 With his latest book, Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, Geshe Kelsang presents the very essence of compassion and wisdom in a way that is especially easy to understand and put into practice. Advanced copies will be available from July 23rd at the NKT Summer Festival or from the Modern Buddhism website. | |||||||||
 Kadampa Buddhismis a Mahayana Buddhist tradition founded by the great Indian Buddhist master Atisha (AD 982-1054). The Kadampa tradition was later promoted by the renowned Tibetan scholar Je Tsongkhapa and his followers, who became known as the 'New Kadampas'. To this day New Kadampas around the world study Je Tsongkhapa's teachings and strive to emulate his pure example. |
 Weekly meditation classes The centre offers weekly Kadampa Buddhist meditation classes which include guided meditations, explanations of Buddha's teachings and questions & answers. They focus on how to apply meditation in day-to-day life. Classes are suitable for all levels of experience and are held in: Bishop's Stortford, Chelmsford, Epping (lunchtime & evening), Leigh-on-Sea, Romford and Walthamstow. |
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