NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025
JUL 25 - AUG 9
Festival Teachers
This year's Summer Festival is taught by Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, and Gen-la Kelsang Sangden, Deputy Spiritual Director.
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
The Teacher for week 2 of the 2026 Summer Festival will be Gen-la Kelsang Jampa who is the Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, the Resident Teacher at KMC Los Angeles and one of the most senior NKT teachers. Gen-la has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la’s guidance has taught at many centers and events around the world.
Gen-la is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness.
Gen-la Jampa will be assisted by senior NKT Teachers who will lead the meditations and retreat during week 2.
Gen-la Kelsang Sangden
The Teacher for week 1 of the 2026 Summer Festival will be Gen-la Kelsang Sangden who is the Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua and Peru, and the Resident Teacher at KMC Mexico.
She is admired by many for her good example and her loving and clear advice. She has practiced and taught Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years.
Gen-la Sangden will be assisted by senior NKT Teachers who will lead the meditations and retreat during week 1.
