Welcome to Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre
We offer Study and Meditation programmes in Modern Buddhism. With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you don’t have to be Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from our classes and events*. We teach Buddha’s highly practical meditation techniques and insights, that can help everyone reduce their stress, increase their inner peace, happiness and well-being.
*for non-Muslim only
Meditation classes
LIVING WITH MEANING & HOPE | THURSDAYS 14, 21 & 28 AUGUST AT 11AM
We live in a distracted world and we can easily lose track of what’s really important, what really matters. We sometimes even feel helpless and without hope.
Through spiritual practice and meditation, we can gain new beneficial perspectives that bring peace into our mind. We can uncover new truths that open doors to greater meaning and purpose in our lives. These can help us to move forward with confidence in our ability to live and enjoy a peaceful meaningful life and help others in the same way.
Come along to any of these classes and grow your peace of mind. No need to book, just turn up.
HAPPINESS TOOL KIT | SUNDAY 17th AUGUST AT 10.30AM
Life is challenging. We need to equip our mind with a happiness tool kit so that we can remain happy regardless of what life throws at us. In this class we learn how to accomplish this through training in meditation as well as practising in daily life.
No need to book, just come along.
MEDITATION ON LOVE – WEDNESDAYS 20 & 27 AUGUST AT 7.15PM
Love is the great protector. In this world that is full of suffering and pain, we need to protect our mind from negativity so that we can bring positive transformation to the suffering world. What we need is love.
No need to book, just come along.
WORLD PEACE STARTS HERE – SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST
Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds.
Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. The class includes a Dharma talk and beautiful prayers to Buddha Avalokiteshvara.
No need to book, just come along.
SPECIAL EVENTS
HALF DAY COURSE - SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
The NKT International Summer Festival 2025 on The Kadampa Way of Life featured teachings and commentary originally given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
The essence of these teachings is how to transform our everyday experiences, both good and bad, into the spiritual path. In this way we can maintain a virtuous intention and positive mind whatever happens.
In this half day course, Gen Kelsang Lamchung will extract the essence of the teachings given over the two weeks of the Summer Festival.
The event fee (payable on arrival at the event) includes lunch which will be at a vegetarian restaurant in Taiping.
Pre-booking is essential if you wish to join the lunch.
We will arrange car-sharing from Penang. Please contact Prajna.
EMPTINESS RETREAT
“There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness….. Meditation on emptiness is the universal solution to all our problems. It is the medicine that cures all mental and physical diseases and the nectar that bestows the everlasting happiness of nirvana and enlightenment.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Further information coming soon
Every year the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) organises three International Festivals of modern Kadampa Buddhism taught by senior Teachers.
Learn more
Dorje Shugden Empowerment
and Developing Faith in Dorje Shugden
There is nothing more precious than the words of our Spiritual Guide. This festival begins with the empowerment of Dorje Shugden as a powerful protection and blessing, so that we can understand the deep meanings of all the teachings of Sutra and Tantra that we have received from our Founder.
This festival will be held in the US at the International Kadampa Retreat Centre Grand Canyon.
New Kadampa Tradition
About the New Kadampa Tradition
The New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) follows the pure tradition of Mahayana Buddhism handed down in an unbroken lineage from Buddha Shakyamuni through the ancient Kadampa teachers Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa and introduced into the modern world by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The NKT-IKBU is a legally and entirely independent Buddhist tradition, and it has no political affiliations.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. The Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Buddhist Union.
Modern Buddhism Podcasts and News
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Latest News
- German Dharma Celebration 2026
On the first weekend in April, the German Sangha gathered in Tharpaland KMC for the annual German Dharma Celebration with Gen Ananda.
- Swiss–Italian–Austrian National Festival 2026
Practitioners from across Europe gathered at Kailash International Retreat Centre in the Swiss Alps for the Swiss, Italian, and Austrian Dharma Festival 2026, receiving the Blessing Empowerment of Buddha White Tara — the Buddha of long life, wisdom, and good fortune — with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang.
- Buddha’s enlightenment day 2026
Today we honor Buddha Shakyamuni, who perfected his wisdom and compassion with the sole purpose of liberating all living beings from their suffering. Through his perfect attainment and profound teachings, he leads all living beings from the suffering of samsara to the lasting joy of enlightenment.
- NKT Day Celebrations 2026
The first Saturday of April of each year is NKT Day, during which we celebrate the founding of the New Kadampa Tradition by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991 — this year marking 35 years of Kadam Dharma flourishing throughout the world. Kadampa centers around the world organize special retreats, events and prayers.
- Spanish National Festival 2026
During the Spanish Festival 2026, around 500 people gathered — both in person at KMC Spain and online from many different countries from all over the worlds — to share a truly meaningful spiritual experience.
