Kadampa Buddhist Temples
A Kadampa Buddhist Temple is a special, holy place, where we can receive blessings and powerful imprints on our minds that lead to deep inner peace in the future.
Kadampa Buddhist Temples take many forms. Some are custom built according to a special design developed by Geshe Kelsang based on traditional Buddhist architecture, such as the Mother Temple at
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England and the Temples in
New York, and
São Paulo.
Others are adapted from existing buildings acquired for Kadampa Meditation Centers around the world, such as the Temples in
Toronto,
Le Mans,
Berlin,
Zurich,
Texas, and
Melbourne. Yet others are incorporated within Hotel Kadampas, such as those in
Málaga and
Tuscany.
Many more Temples are planned throughout the world.
Whatever form they take, Kadampa Temples are holy places open to everyone to enjoy. They are Pure Lands in our troubled world – offering doorways to inner peace for all who visit them.
Pure land
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains that at first a Temple is a representation of a Pure Land, such as Tushita Heaven where
Je Tsongkhapa abides, or the Pure land of
Buddha Heruka and Vajrayogini.
Eventually, however, through the force of all the pure practices and sincere prayers performed in it and the blessings of the Holy Beings, the Temple becomes an
actual Pure Land.
Blessed statues
Kadampa Temples all house beautiful shrines in which you can see magnificent statues cast in
Kadampa Studios. Just seeing these blessed statues places powerful imprints on the mind to experience deep inner peace in the future.
The Temples are open to the public for both private and group visits. Information on local visiting times can be found on each Temple’s website (see menu).
Annual events
Kadampa Temples are international establishments and each year they host major gatherings such as
Dharma Celebrations,
National Festivals, and
International Festivals.
