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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 happiness." supreme enlightenment, the ultimate goal of human life."
— VENERABLE GESHE 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 happiness." supreme enlightenment, the ultimate goal of human life."
— VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RIMPOCHE —
In 1997, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche opened the first Kadampa Temple for World Peace at Manjushri KMC in the UK, which was built largely by Kadampa builders and volunteers according to Venerable Geshe-la's design. Based on the mandala palace of Buddha Heruka, each aspect of the temple teaches the spiritual path and encourages us to use our human lives in meaningful ways.
Since then Venerable Geshe-la 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 tranquil atmosphere. Whatever the reason for the visit, as Geshe-la has commented on several occasions, whoever sees a temple or the sacred objects in it will receive a special blessing that sows a seed of future peace and happiness in his mind.
For more information about the International Temples Project, we invite you to visit the page: Temples for peace in the world
6th Kadampa Temple for World Peace
OTHER KADAMPA TEMPLES FOR WORLD PEACE
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 Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in July 1997.
Inspired and designed by Venerable Geshe-la and built as an offering to future generations, the temple is the outward reflection of a sincere prayer for world peace.
Glen Spey, NY · 2006
KMC New York
Kadampa Meditation Center New York is an internationally renowned meditation center, where everyone can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere 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 five-year period. It was inaugurated in 2006 by Venerable Geshe-la.
São Paulo, Brazil · 2010
KMC Brazil
The Kadampa Brasil Meditation Center, a temple for world peace, emerged 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 Temples Project, and was built largely with the help of volunteers over a five-year period. It was inaugurated in 2006 by Venerable Geshe-la.
Sintra, Portugal · 2013
KMC Deuachen
Venerable Geshe-la opened the Sintra Temple on October 25, 2013, on the occasion of Je Tsongkhapa's Enlightenment Day celebration. Its architecture, symbolism and its original art provide a beauty that calms our minds, and also has a deep spiritual meaning. Although the symbolism 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, AZ 2019
IRC Grand Canyon
In autumn 2019, in the tranquil 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, the Buddha of compassion. Both the unique five-tier architectural design and the sacred art inside reveal that the temple is a representation of the Pure Land of Buddha Heruka and Buddha Vajrayogini.
In 1997, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche opened the first Kadampa Temple for World Peace at Manjushri KMC in the UK, which was built largely by Kadampa builders and volunteers according to Venerable Geshe-la's design. Based on the mandala palace of Buddha Heruka, each aspect of the temple teaches the spiritual path and encourages us to use our human lives in meaningful ways.
Since then Venerable Geshe-la 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 tranquil atmosphere. Whatever the reason for the visit, as Geshe-la has commented on several occasions, whoever sees a temple or the sacred objects in it will receive a special blessing that sows a seed of future peace and happiness in his mind.
For more information about the International Temples Project, we invite you to visit the page: Temples for peace in the world
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