Gen Kelsang Rabten

Gen Kelsang Rabten is the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) National Spiritual Director for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, and has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for thirty years. Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation.


Gen Kelsang Lachpa

Gen Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington and Kadampa Meditation Centre Auckland. He has been ordained under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 16 years.

Gen Lachpa is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism.

Lachpa will guide the morning meditations at the NZ Dharma Celebration.