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"A Temple is a significant object. Just looking at it already brings great meaning to our lives, and life after life – I promise. A temple symbolizes the attainment of enlightenment, so it reminds us to put effort into achieving the supreme happiness of enlightenment, the ultimate goal of human life."
— VENERABLE GUESHE KELSANG GYATSO RIMPOCHE —
"A Temple is a significant object. Just looking at it already brings great meaning to our lives, and life after life – I promise. A temple symbolizes the attainment of enlightenment, so it reminds us to put effort into achieving the supreme happiness of enlightenment, the ultimate goal of human life."
— VENERABLE GUESHE KELSANG GYATSO RIMPOCHE —
In 1997, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche opened the world's first Kadampa Peace Temple at Manjushri KMC in the UK, which was built largely by Kadampa builders and volunteers according to Venerable Geshela's design. Based on Buddha Heruka's mandala palace, every aspect of the temple teaches the spiritual path and encourages us to use our human lives meaningfully.
Since then, Venerable Geshela has overseen the design and construction of five traditional-style temples. Construction of the traditional temple at KMC Spain began in September 2020 and more are planned for the future. All the temples are dedicated for peace in the world.
Every year, tens of thousands of people visit our temples and our Buddhist, meditation and retreat centers around the world. Some attend courses and retreats to learn how to develop inner peace through meditation, while others view the sacred objects and enjoy the calm atmosphere. Whatever the reason for the visit, as Geshela has commented on several occasions, one who sees a temple or the sacred objects in it will receive a special blessing that sows a seed of future peace and happiness in their mind.
For more information about the International Temple Project, we invite you to visit the page: Temples for peace in the world
6º Templo Kadampa para la Paz en el Mundo
OTHER KADAMPA TEMPLES FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD
Ulverston, UK 1997
Manjushri KMC
The first Kadampa temple for world peace was built at the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center in England. It was inaugurated by the venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in July 1997.
Inspired and designed by the venerable Geshela and built as an offering for future generations, the temple is the outward reflection of a sincere prayer for peace in the world.
Glen Spey, NY 2006
KMC New York
Kadampa Meditation Center New York is an internationally renowned meditation center, where everyone can enjoy a peaceful environment or join the many programs offered throughout the year. This temple was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche as part of the International Temple Project, and was built largely with the help of volunteers over a period of five years. It was inaugurated in 2006 by the venerable Geshela.
Sao Paulo, Brazil 2010
KMC Brazil
The Kadampa Brazil Meditation Center, a temple for world peace, arose from the pure vision and intention of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and is a gift to future generations so that people can find true happiness and freedom from suffering. This is the third Kadampa temple with traditional architecture and is the largest built to date.
by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche as part of the International Temple Project, and was built largely with the help of volunteers over a period of five years. It was inaugurated in 2006 by the venerable Geshela.
Sintra, Portugal 2013
KMC Deuachen
The Venerable Geshela opened the Sintra Temple on October 25, 2013, on the occasion of Je Tsongkhapa's Enlightenment Day celebration. Its architecture, symbolism and original art provide a beauty that calms our minds, and also has a deep spiritual meaning. Although the symbology and essence of each temple is the same, as it is built in different parts of the world, it is impregnated with the style of the place, giving each temple a special air that is always integrated into the place where it appears.
Williams, Arizona 2019
IRC Grand Canyon
In autumn 2019, in the peaceful surroundings of the IKRC Grand Canyon, the fifth Kadampa Temple for World Peace was inaugurated, based on the mandala and the heavenly mansion of Buddha Heruka, Buddha of compassion. Both the special five-tiered architectural design and the sacred art inside reveal that the temple is a representation of the Pure Land of Heruka Buddha and Vajrayogini Buddha.
