Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition
The General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition is Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, a Buddhist non and senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Gen-la Dekyong has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years under de guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Her responsibilities include granting Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments, granting ordination and giving instructions to Kadampa Teachers from the whole world during the International Teacher Training Programme.
Mother Centre
Gen-la is also the Resident Teacher of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the mother centre of Kadampa Buddhism en teaches regularly at Festivals and Dharma Celebrations in the whole world.
Humility and kindness
As one of the closest disciples of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Gen-la Dekhyong gives a good example of the essence of the Buddhist way of life through her teachings, humility and kindness.