The Spiritual Director of Bodh Gaya Buddhist Center
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is the founder and Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, an international union of Kadampa Buddhist Centers with over 900 Centers worldwide. Originally from Tibet, Geshe Kelsang has spent the last nearly 30 years working tirelessly to establish a pure and contemporary Buddhadharma throughout the world. During these years he has given extensive teachings on major Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. These teachings, which are exceptionally clear and easy to understand, have been published as a number of highly acclaimed books that bridge perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and modern life. These books form the basis for all the study and meditation programs taught at Chakrasambara Center and all other NKT Centers. The Teachers at Chakrasambara Center are disciples of Venerable Geshe Kelsang. Geshe Kelsang will be teaching at the Fall Festival in Paris 2008.
The Resident Teacher of Bodh Gaya Buddhist Center
Kadam Morten Clausen
Kadam Morten Clausen is the Resident Teacher at the Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in New York City and the Vajra Light Buddhist Center in White Plains. For 25 years he has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave him the title Kadam indicating that he is a senior lay teacher of the Kadampa Tradition. He is greatly admired as a meditation teacher and in particular he is known for his clarity, humor and inspirational presentation of Dharma. His teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through his gentle and joyful approach, and his peaceful example, he has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts. Kadam Morten teaches the Teacher Training Program and the General Program at CBC.
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