NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026
JUL 24 - AUG 8
Festival Teachers
This year's Summer Festival is taught by Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, who will be the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, and Gen-la Kelsang Sangden, who will be the 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 General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, the Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC and is 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, and is the 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.
Other festival teachers
Week 1
Gen Kelsang Rabten will teach the introduction to the Summer Festival.
Gen Kelsang Rinchung will lead meditations during the first week of the Summer Festival.
Kadam Morten Clausen will lead the retreat during the first week of the Summer Festival.
Week 2
Gen Kelsang Eupame will lead the meditations during the second week of the Summer Festival.
Gen Kelsang Gomlam will lead the retreat during the second week of the Summer Festival.
The Tantra Q&A will be given Gen-la Kelsang Khynerab. Gen-la is a retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and is the Resident Teacher at Tara IRKC, UK.