I have the great fortune of having met this precious meditation master and study his books for over 16 years. Thank you Gueshe'la from the the depth of my heart

I first met Geshe Kelsang in 1986. Due to the understated nature of his personality I didn't appreciate how lucky I was to have met him, but I did appreciate the books he had written which made me think he knew a lot. Gradually, over the years I have come to appreciate how everything comes from his personal experience of following the teachings of his root Guru, Trijang Rinpoche. Geshe-la lives every word he teaches.

I searched for a qualified teacher and a spiritual group of friends that were valid and real.16 years ago when i had about lost hope i found a local Sangha in my neighborhood and the books of Geshela. I can't even imagine what my life would be like without these Dharma teachings. All my questions about "Why are we here? What can i do about my anger ?Why DO "bad" things happen to nice people ? What happens when we die? How can I become Enlightened?" All Buddhas answers translated in ENGLISH.

Thank you for creating this wonderful video! Thank you Geshe-la for spreading the dharma as quickly and as purely as you do. Many people criticise the NKT and Geshe-la, however they fail to question why it is the fastest growing Buddhist tradition in the world! Most people who meet with Kadam dharma through Geshe-la stay. All centres are run by people who have found great benefit from the teachings and wish for others to benefit also. All money raised by the NKT goes directly into creating more centres for the sole purpose of spreading the transformative teachings! Money isn’t stolen, it is freely given by people who have found benefit and want to give in order for others to receive benefit. Every dharma centre struggles financially, they are not rich and don’t want to be. As for Geshe-la, he owns nothing and has no wish to. He just wants people to be happy. A small minority of people will find fault with Geshe-la and the NKT, but that’s a small minority amongst a huge amount of people who’s lives have been transformed. People are people, and people naturally find fault with things. I was warned about the NKT and Geshe-la by a Buddhist friend but I had to find out for myself and I am so happy I followed my intuition because my life has been completely transformed. Please do not judge from the outside, things aren’t always what they seem. Be kind, always xxx

This man knows how to make Buddhist knowledge into actual happiness and how to make meditation into the actual attainment of clearer consciousness. Nothing he does is for any other purpose - he is truly dedicated. I will be happy till my last breath and die with inner peace because of what I have learned from him.

Your journey is awe inspiring!!! I have been using Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Mediation book for over a decade which I never tire of - it's like holding a compass.

Thank you Geshe-la for turning the wheel of dharma, I feel so fortunate to have met you.

Enemy of Tibet

I am so very fortunate to have found the NKT tradition after searching my entire life for a spiritual path. Thank you, Geshe-la. See you soon.

Unsurpassed Spiritual Guide

I feel a sense of happiness when contemplating Geshe La and the teachings. x

I am slowly getting in to this beautiful path. I am thankful to Geshe-Lá that found the street of happiness and he shares his enlightenment with all of us. I am still working hard to find answers and to stop worrying about all the questions of my life. I am so happy to hear you did find your new life, and thank you to sharing it with us.

I tear when I watch this. My first tear rejoices that Guru has lead countless mother living beings to enlightenment. My second tear is motivation to reach my ultimate supreme goal of enlightenment so that I can lead countless beings to liberation. May we all reach our ultimate supreme goals in this lifetime and lead every mother being to lasting peace & happiness. _()_ Om Mani Padme Hum

I wish him well, I wish him love I wish him everlasting peace thank you Geshe thank you💚

Gracias querido Gueshe-la por haberme enseñado como cultivar virtud en mi corazón. Hace 1 año, cuando leía palabras ofensivas ofensivas hacia tus enseñanzas me enojaba mucho. Ahora puedo elegir generar compasión en mi continuo mental. Cuan afortunado soy! Cuan afortunados somos los que podemos percibirte como guía espiritual!

Without this man I simply would not have a clue

Special friend and protector of the world. Super kind special spiritual guide and helper of every one, loving every one and because of your compassion you hook us in and rescue us from the ocean of suffering. You give me and countless living beings everything. Our freedom, wisdom, realizations, inner peace in a world of so much conflict, a sense of hope, a purpose, a sense of humour, humility, insight. You help me to realize my real potential, that I do have a precious human life and what the real inner enemies are, and how to get rid of them. You teach me how to use every situation to create happiness, even my own suffering and how to help others, to give them precious things. Real things that go beyond the material world. May you live for a very long time and continue to bless us forever.

His Heart is deeply powerful, therefore many people has been keeping their eyes on him.

May he remain for a very long time to benefit countless living beings. And may we learn from his pure example.

Dorje Shugden: dressed in a monk's robes, he represents moral discpline, his round yellow hat represents the view of Nagarjuna, his flaming sword represents wisdom, his hand-held heart respresents compassion, his snow lion represents fearlessness in spreading Buddha's teachings. HE IS NO DEMON.

It’s missing something. Who ordained Kelsang Gyatso? Anyone know?

Gueshela changed my life for the better and will keep on changing millions of lives for ever 💗

❤❤❤Thank you so much to show us the way to enlightenment, I won’t come back to samsara ❤❤❤

I think this really highlights the massive achievement of Geshe-La. If it were not for an NKT Dharma centre in my City, I can say with 99% confidence that as a 15 year old boy living in the City that I would not have found Dharma and may have been closed off to the peace and compassion and wisdom that Geshe-La is teaching to the masses. I am truly grateful. Well done for creating such a good video :)

My Gurus' heart is my destination

OMG...he is ghost..communist chinese money monk.....I am tibetan

I feel compelled to write a comment here with everything I read. I understand the point of view of all those who think they have the truth here, but you seem to rely only on appearances. Whatever attachment to your ideas, do not create schisms between Dharma practitioners. In these degenerate times, the Buddhadharma does not need this anymore. An element of controversy comes from the practice of Dorje Shugden, which I recall, is only a Buddhist practice and does not define whether a person is like this or like that, because this are only imputations of the mind. We perceive this world under the influence of mental delusions and therefore we do not see the world, the people and all phenomenon for what they really are. Moreover, it has been claimed that the practitioners of Dorje Shugden will be reborn in the three lower realms, and yet Lama Hita Osel is the confirmed reincarnation by him of Lama Thubten Yeshe (FPMT) who practiced the rituals of Dorje Shugden, as confirmed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche who also practices them, but secretly still today, I assure you. Kyabje Pabongka Dorje Chang (Pabongkhapa) and His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, His Holiness Kyabje Dhapu Bamcho Rinpoche (Root Guru of H.H. Pabongka Dorje Chang) and also Tsem Rinpoche (who was ordained by the Dalai Lama himself) practiced Dorje Shugden too. And they have all attained true and great spiritual achievements. His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche is also reincarnated as a spiritual guide and not in the three lower realms. This also means that if you disrespect some of these practitioners then you are denying a huge part of the Gelugpa and Kadampa tradition and therefore of the Dalai Lama himself whose root guru and tutor was HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. That being said, let’s not judge a book by its cover. Everyone has the right to practice whatever they want, no matter what. Let each one check for himself what suits him or not. I have studied many texts of the Dharma, of all traditions, received many initiations and Geshe Kelsang Gyatso of the NKT tradition is a true master of the Dharma, an accomplished meditator and has the achievements and qualifications to teach and explain the Dharma in an exemplary manner. He was ordained at the age of 8 at Chamdo Jampa Ling with other people who today are great lamas and there everyone practiced the protector Dorje Shugden as at the monasteries of Gaden, Sera, Drepung and Tashi Lhunpo. Gesha Kelsang Gyatso's books and the practices taught, including those of the mahamudra or the secret mantra, are no different from those of other gurus of other lineages. His root guru His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche was extremely qualified and there is no doubt about the authentic spiritual lineage and provenance of these teachings. Again, distance yourself from what you are taught and feed yourself by verifying for yourself through practice the effectiveness of a teaching. Speaking also of the vows of ordination, it is stipulated for the NKT: "Throughout my life I will abandon killing, stealing, lying or cheating, sexual activity, taking intoxicants and engaging in meaningless activities. I will practice contentment, reduce my desire for worldly pleasures, maintain the commitments of refuge, and practice the three trainings of moral discipline, concentration and wisdom. " This is entirely in accordance with the 253 vows that one usually takes as an ordained monk. And that’s true, with all due respect to some, many of these rules are simply no longer applicable today: "Do not light or ignite fires. Do not wash more than twice a month, if the body is not dirty. Do not manufacture or use beds or chairs that are over 65 centimetres in height. Do not put your hand in your mouth, or even a finger. Do not teach dhamma to someone who wears shoes (unless they are sick)." And so on. In the Buddhist world, there is what is said and done in front (appearances) and real practice (the Three Jewels) by llamas or others and I assure you that they are two different worlds. The beings who do this know this and participate in the expansion of the dharma and at the same time allow a true authenticity in the transmission of the Buddha teachings that are actually kept in the heart of each practitioner and not in books, temples or monastic communities. Remember that Dilgo Khyentsé Rinpoche was never ordained and was a married yogi and yet this in no way tarnished the immensity of his knowledge and achievements as a living Buddha. I'm not here to defend or accuse anyone but please let everyone do what they want to do. Everyone has to see for themselves what gives inner peace or not. Even if you think it's good or not. Respect each other because in this life you'll need certain spiritual practices and in another life you may be in another lineage or another spirituality. Be mindful of your intentions, words and actions. May you all be blessed, peaceful and happy.

There is a really Great Book out now about the New Kadampa Tradition aka NKT, International Kadampa Buddhist Union, IKBU. With ( Many Survivors Testimonies ) & all about Dolgyal worship & Kelsang Gyatso with Much More ) Called: *Polluting Buddhism.* The politics, envy, and greed of Kelsang Gyatso and NKT (Lies have consequences) By Thomas N. Tiedt ( Search )

This Geshe is lost himself. He needs Jesus Christ for his Salvation ☝🏾

Thanks you so mutch Gueshe La 🙏🙏🙏

This geshe is SHUKTEN

Love you Geshe La, from the bottom of my Heart!

So happy that my children and I get to fall asleep listening to mantras we learned from you. Thank you Geshela. Many prayers for your long life. xo

*Also Search; "Exposing The New Kadampa Tradition" Face book group.*

We Love You, thank you so much...❤️❤️❤️

Thank you very much for making this :)

Our evil cult, rest in peace Chairman Mao.

Siempre en mi corazón. Gracias♡♡♡

Mi amado maestro !🙏🙌 I am so thankful , that you are in Zürich, and Make Meditations Whit you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

long live dalai lama rimpotché!!!!

*Geshela Dead, Died 17 September 2022 Cremated 27 September 2022.*

Please Watch: " 'An Unholy Row' BBC Documentary 1998" but still valid today- about this person & these people, on many sites across the web & please read the comments. Take Care 🙏

It saddens one to know that NKT do not support the secular practisioners when in need.......

Please, who gave him the Geshe title? Geshe is a title to be earned. And Kelsang Gyatso has not.

puro amor!!!!!!!!!!! y compasion!!!!!

Fake Geshe who does NOT hold a Geshe qualification NKT cult….

geshe-la, thank you!

Ok, so who ordained him?

He was isolated for some period of years due to Tuberculosis...now he calls that a retreat🤣

Very inspiring

Gracias venerable Gueshela

thanks so much

*Search; "Recovery From The New Kadampa Tradition, A Resource Center".*

Lovely to see this, most of it I didn't know, including what Geshe la's lay name had been. Typo at 2:54!

Gracias, Geshela💗

Gracias🙏🌈☸️☸️☸️♥️

We love you, OM AH GURU VAJRADHARA KALPABADHA SAMUDHA SHIRIBADHARA SHARA SHIDI HUM HUM

*Search; "Dr Michelle Haslem's Psychological Report On The NKT".*

I have nothing against nkt until they started criticizing some shugden masters that’s really sad 😞 we should all respect others believe

Prostrations in mind

R.I.P

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is King of the Dharma! May he appear in this world for a long time and continue to turn the pure wheel of Kadam Dharma for the benefit of all!

*Search; NKT Cult.*

Bow to His Holiness Geshe Kelsang Gyatso >>> A Living Enlightened Being ... 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️♥️🌷🕯

Please Search; "Recovery from the New Kadampa Tradition, a Resource Center" Also "Dr Michelle Haslam, Psychological Report, on the NKT" Also on here series; "Recovery from the New Kadampa Tradition" also Nkt Survivors, hope this helps someone.

🙏🙏

Geshe-la !

♥

Hi, I would like to add subtitles in portuguese, so that people from Brazil can benefit from your video... is it possible?

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From tibetologist T. Dodin: "The NKT can be described typologically as a cult on the basis of its organisational form, its excessive group pressure and blind obedience to its founder. The organisation’s extreme fanaticism and aggressive missionary drive are typical cult features too."

What is the song name ?

Who ordained him? I think we should be told. According to the Sera monastery, from whence he was expelled as an apostate possessed by a demonic spirit, he received Kalachakra initiation from none other that the Dalai Lama. It also was through the Dalai Lama's kindness that he was able to make a life for himself in India and then the west. This foul ingrate has broken samaya with his guru, the Dalai Lama, by spreading malicious slander and lies about him all over the world. He has sold his soul to the devil Shugden, who has given him worldly wealth and power in return, and when he's on his deathbed Shugden will be there, waiting to carry him back to the hell realms from whence both of them came.

Thank you so much my dear Buddha, we Love you

. . .you taliban old man says practicing dorjee shugden helps to attains enlightenment very quickily,if thats so you are practicing this demon for so long and why you stll not enlighted???

Lovely biography.

:)

Dolgyal is a evil spirit and gueshe Kelsang Gyatso, unfortunately is wrong

I know nothing about this man, save for the information in the video, but the absolute adulation demonstrated by some of these comments make me feel rather uncomfortable and therefore to look elsewhere. I do not believe the Dalai Lama would encourage such devotion to himself.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche...Completely Perfect Buddha _()_

1) Expelled from his own monastery, Sera Je 2) Does not have a Geshe qualification, as confirmed by Sera Je monastery FAKE GESHE, KELSANG GYATSO; STOP LYING!

Don't get yourself into serious debt because of the NKT Cult. Whether Monetary, Savings, Loans, Credit Cards, Finance or Underwriting. You're being deliberately taken advantage of and scammed.

Cult Leader and ConMan.

Kelsang Gyatso did not complete his Geshe training and is therefore is NOT a Geshe; he has also been expelled from the Sera Je monastery for lying about his fake Geshe qualification

You need to tell the complete story of his takeover of Manjushri Institute which he visited and taught at by invitation of Lama Yeshe and FPMT. It's an ugly story and really shocked Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa in that such behavior was outside of their experience and expectations. As Gelek Rinpoche has said about him, it's difficult to understand how he can be so correct in his teachings but so contradictory in his behavior. This was said after the Shugden contriversey began. Personally I read his teachings but found the center I'm familiar with to be very narrow minded with very uncomfortable vibration for me. It's filled with zealots and not conducive to practice for me.

Is he enlightened ?

When I am on my knees, screaming in silence "Help!" that's when the reliability shines through. Geshela is the real deal. We take our daily vows and offer all our accomplishments in dedication.

You forgot to mention that he lied about his geshe exam and the fact that he was thrown out of his monestary, stole the center in England from Lama Yeshe, and broke his tantric precept with HH Dalai Lama.

Geshe Kalsang's teaching might be good and helpful to those who like it. But be careful when he talks about Shugden. No Lamas including previous Trijang Rinpoche past away peacefully in a meditative posture. They all were finally killed by Shugden himself and body smell like completely rotten. Trijiang's dead body had to move secretly to the cremation ground. He did not died like previous Gaden Tri Rinpoche, Chogye Tripoche, Khenpo Sangay Tenzin and so on who left all the wonderful signs of pure enlightenment. This Geshe Kalsang will also die in the same manner, the way his master Trijang rinpoche but not like Ling Rinpoche.

May he remain for a very long time to benefit countless living beings. And may we learn from his pure example.

It saddens one to know that NKT do not support the secular practisioners when in need.......