Gen-la Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. She studied and practiced for many years with her Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, from whom she received many transmissions.
As the most senior teacher in the tradition Gen-la teaches throughout the world at major events. She is a fully qualified teacher of both Sutra and Tantra and is greatly admired and deeply loved by thousands of people worldwide. Her teachings are profound and inspiring, and yet always extremely practical.
Kadam Bridget Heyes is also the National Spiritual Director of the UK & Ireland, of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). She is a senior disciple of venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and has been practising for over 20 years. Kadam Bridget is known for her powerful teachings, compassionate heart, and deep understanding of Buddha’s wisdom advice. Her teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that are easy to practice and integrate into daily life. Kadam Bridget shows an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path.
Kadam Bridget is also the principal teacher at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre and as well as regular courses at the Nagarjuna Centre, she also teaches at various National Dharma Celebrations throughout the year.
Gen Kelsang Dragden has been practicing since 2000 and was ordained in 2006. Having worked and taught in many centres, Gen Dragden is now the principal teacher at Ganden Ling KMC, teaching evening classes, courses, and our foundation programme as well as branch classes.
Gen Dradgen presents Buddha’s teachings and meditations in an inspiring yet practical way. He is very skilled at explaining how to make these teachings immediately effective in our busy modern lives, which he exemplifies through his patience, kind heart and overt commitment to helping others.
Ganden Ling Kadampa Meditation Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU)
We are a Registered Charity in the UK: Charity Number (England) 108517
Our Address: Ganden Ling KMC, 9 St Marys Street, Truro TR1 2AF