OUR GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC in UK. In addition to her responsibilities at Manjushri KMC, she teaches extensively at major events around the world. 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.


Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, National Spiritual Director of Canada and Resident Teacher of IKRC Grand Canyon in Arizona. Having taught internationally for many years he is greatly admired for his warm personality and clear, inspiring teachings.

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher of Tara IKRC in UK. Gen-la is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world as a sincere practitioner and powerful teacher.

Kadam Morten Clausen

Eastern US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center New York City. For over 40 years he has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave him the title “Kadam,” indicating he is a senior lay teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition.