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The purpose of understanding and believing in karma is to prevent future suffering.

--from Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso,

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Saraha Buddhist Center

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Founder

The Founder of Saraha Kadampa Buddhist Center and the New Kadampa Tradition is Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Geshe Kelsang is a fully- accomplished meditation master and internationally-renowned teacher of Kadampa Buddhism.

From the age of eight, Geshe-la studied extensively in the great monastic universities of Tibet. He then spent the next 18 years in meditation retreats in the Himalayas.

Geshe-la
He has dedicated his entire life to teaching Buddhism, with the sole aim of helping others to discover a meaningful life and to solve their problems. He is the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition--International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

Geshe-la has written 21 highly-acclaimed books that reveal the complete path to enlightenment, trained hundreds of meditation teachers through the Teacher Training Program, and established over 1,100 meditation Centers in over 40 countries.

A humble monk, he is made extraordinary by his selfless wish and tireless work for others to have everything they need to follow the spiritual path. Through his instructions, Geshe-la shows how we can integrate Buddha's advice into our modern lives and find real, lasting peace and happiness.

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Upcoming Events

May 18th, 2012
UK Spring Festival: Green Tara Empowerment
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center
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Jun 2nd, 2012
Peace of Mind Retreat: Meditations for a Clear Mind
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at Saraha Kadampa Buddhist Center
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Jun 16th, 2012
White Tara Empowerment and Teachings
with Gen Kelsang Chöma
at Saraha Kadampa Buddhist Center
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Two Day Calendar

Friday
Meditación en Español
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Saturday
Powa practice
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday
Sunday Morning Meditations for World Peace
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday
Hayward Class
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday
Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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