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Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, is primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time.

From the age of eight Geshe-la studied extensively in the great monastic universities of Tibet and earned the title ‘Geshe’, which literally means ‘spiritual friend’. Under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, he then spent the next eighteen years in meditation retreats in the Himalayas.

In 1977 he accepted an invitation to teach at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England, where he has lived and taught ever since, giving teachings and guidance to an ever-growing group of disciples.

Each year, Geshe-la gives teachings and empowerments at the International Kadampa Festivals, which are attended by thousands of people from all over the world.

He has published a series of remarkable books on Buddhism and meditation, from basic introductory books to advanced philosophical texts and meditation manuals.

Geshe-la has established three unique study programs and 1100 centers and groups around the world, trained hundreds of qualified Teachers and a flourishing ordained community, and created a project to build Buddhist Temples in every major city in the world.

In his teachings Geshe Kelsang emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life, the need to be truly happy, and how to cultivate a good heart to help others — and he demonstrates these qualities perfectly in his own life.

This remarkable Teacher inspires so many people from so many different countries because he teaches from example.

He is a humble Buddhist monk dedicated to helping people throughout the world find true happiness in their hearts.]]> male Tibet 1931/01/01 149242 0948006714 9780948006715 5 <![CDATA[Introduction to Buddhism: An Explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172201258m/149242.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172201258s/149242.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/149242.Introduction_to_Buddhism_An_Explanation_of_the_Buddhist_Way_of_Life 4.02 42 38976 4.36 344 34 1992 221644 0948006625 9780948006623 2 <![CDATA[Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172841283m/221644.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172841283s/221644.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221644.Eight_Steps_to_Happiness_The_Buddhist_Way_of_Loving_Kindness 4.42 33 38976 4.36 344 34 2000 321882 0948006757 9780948006753 1 <![CDATA[Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173744905m/321882.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173744905s/321882.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/321882.Transform_Your_Life_A_Blissful_Journey 4.52 27 38976 4.36 344 34 2001 321868 0948006900 9780948006906 3 <![CDATA[The New Meditation Handbook: Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173744888m/321868.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173744888s/321868.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/321868.The_New_Meditation_Handbook_Meditations_to_Make_Our_Life_Happy_and_Meaningful 4.36 25 38976 4.36 344 34 2001 603761 0948006722 9780948006722 5 <![CDATA[Universal Compassion: Transforming Your Life Through Love and Compassion]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176214897m/603761.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176214897s/603761.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/603761.Universal_Compassion_Transforming_Your_Life_Through_Love_and_Compassion 4.43 21 38976 4.36 344 34 1988 1087501 0948006374 9780948006371 5 <![CDATA[How to Solve Our Human Problems: The Four Noble Truths]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180883650m/1087501.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180883650s/1087501.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1087501.How_to_Solve_Our_Human_Problems_The_Four_Noble_Truths 4.25 20 38976 4.36 344 34 2004 321878 0948006463 9780948006463 1 <![CDATA[Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173744903m/321878.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173744903s/321878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/321878.Joyful_Path_of_Good_Fortune_The_Complete_Guide_to_the_Buddhist_Path_to_Enlightenment 4.64 14 With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness.

With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha's teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies.

Following these practical instructions, we shall come to experience for ourselves the joy that arises from making progress on a clear and structured path that leads to full enlightenment.

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