The New Kadampa is a synonym for the 14th Century Gelukpas (Dge-lugs-pa) school of Tibetan Buddhism, as founded by Je Tsongkhapa (Btsong-ka-pa); being great admirer of the Kadampa teachings, Tsongkhapa was an enthusiastic promoter of the 11th Century Kadampa School's emphasis on the Mahayana principles of universal compassion as the fundamental spiritual orientation. Because of this great faith in the Kadampa, and as the Kadampa was quickly absorbed within the Geluk tradition, the Geluk was well known in Tibet as the New Kadampa, though the synonym is less well known in English-speaking countries.
In the 1990s Geshe Kelsang Gyatso founded the New Kadampa Tradition (aka NKT) as a split from the Gelug school, derived from this synonym of the Geluk.
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New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) - An international nonprofit organization that promotes the development of Kadampa Buddhism. Its members are the nearly 600 Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide. Find information about Kadampa Buddhist activities.
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Study Programs - An explanation of the Kadampa Buddhist Education Program - the General Program, the Foundation Program, and the Teacher Training Program - offered at Kadampa Centers worldwide.
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About Dharma - The study of Dharma helps us to find happiness within ourself. Read through the pages in this site to learn more about Dharma.
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Find Peace of Mind - This site explains how to achieve happiness through developing peace of mind and the relationship between inner peace and world peace.
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Kadampa Festivals - Offer an opportunity for people of all ages and levels of experience to enjoy a meaningful holiday. Describes upcoming Buddhist Festivals worldwide.
New Kadampa Tradition Chat - An active discussion group for New Kadampa Buddhists to discuss teachings and share experiences.
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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche - A brief biography of the meditation master and scholar who brought the New Kadampa tradition to the West.
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