Kadampa Buddhism · NKT-IKBU

World Tour 2026–2027

The Healing Power of Meditation

with Gen-la Dekyong

General Spiritual Director Emerita of NKT-IKBU

Also featuring:Gen-la Jampa·Gen-la Sangden

Public Talk

14+ cities · 3 continents · One transformative message

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About the Talk

Discover the Healing Power Within

In this inspiring public talk, Gen-la Dekyong will share how we can use the practice of meditation to heal our mind of painful, negative states and develop a profound experience of inner peace, happiness, and well-being.

Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Buddha’s teachings as presented by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, this talk offers practical methods everyone can use in their daily life — regardless of background, belief, or experience.

What you will learn

  • How to use meditation to overcome anxiety, stress, and worry
  • Practical techniques for cultivating lasting inner peace
  • The connection between a peaceful mind and physical healing
  • How to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for growth
  • Simple daily meditation practices you can start right away
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Suitable for everyone — no previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed.

World Tour 2026–2027

Tour Dates & Cities

17 cities across 4 continents. Find the event nearest to you.

publicEurope

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Madrid

Spain

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calendar_month19 September · 18:00–19:30 — 2026
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location_onLa Estación — Teatro Caixa Bank Príncipe Pío
group1063 seats
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Paris

France

TBC
calendar_month6 March · 9:00–16:00 — 2027
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group496 seats
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Oslo

Norway

Confirmed
calendar_month15 April · 18:00–19:30 — 2027
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location_onLitteraturhuset
group200 seats
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Stockholm

Sweden

Confirmed
calendar_month17 April · 18:00–19:30 — 2027
personGen-la Dekyong
location_onSödra Teatern
group418 seats
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London

United Kingdom

Confirmed
calendar_month8 May — 2027
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Barcelona

Spain

Confirmed
calendar_month15 May · 19:00–20:30 — 2027
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group1000 seats
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Köln

Germany

Confirmed
calendar_month23 June · 19:30–21:00 — 2027
personGen-la Jampa
location_onVolksbühne am Rudolfplatz
group402 seats
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Basel

Switzerland

TBC
calendar_month25 June — 2027
personGen-la Jampa
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publicNorth America

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Mexico City

Mexico

TBC
calendar_month4 September — 2027
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San Francisco

United States

TBC
calendar_month11 September — 2027
personTo be confirmed
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Dallas

United States

Confirmed
calendar_month18 September — 2027
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Atlanta

United States

Confirmed
calendar_month23–25 September — 2027
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Brooklyn

United States

TBC
calendar_monthBefore Fall Festival — 2027
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publicSouth America

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Buenos Aires

Argentina

TBC
calendar_monthNovember — 2027
personGen-la Sangden
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Bogotá

Colombia

TBC
calendar_monthSeptember — 2027
personGen-la Sangden
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São Paulo

Brazil

TBC
calendar_monthTo be announced — 2027
personGen-la Sangden
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Melbourne

Australia

TBC
calendar_monthTo be announced — 2027
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Your Guides

Gen-la Dekyong

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong — General Spiritual Director Emerita of NKT-IKBU

General Spiritual Director Emerita

New Kadampa Tradition — International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director Emerita of NKT-IKBU

With decades of experience in meditation practice and teaching, Gen-la Dekyong is renowned for her ability to present Buddha’s profound teachings in a way that is both practical and deeply inspiring. Her warm and clear teaching style makes the wisdom of meditation accessible to everyone.

Throughout the World Tour, Gen-la Dekyong will share how we can all discover the extraordinary healing power that lies within our own mind through the practice of meditation.

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Through meditation we can learn to transform our mind and discover a deep and lasting inner peace that is the real source of happiness.
Gen-la Jampa — General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU

General Spiritual Director

New Kadampa Tradition — International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Gen-la Jampa is an internationally known, ordained Buddhist teacher and the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).

As a senior teacher, Gen-la Jampa has been a student of the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years and has taught under Geshe-la’s guidance at many centres and events around the world.

Gen-la is deeply appreciated for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to reach people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving kindness.

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Gen-la Kelsang Sangden — Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU

Deputy Spiritual Director

New Kadampa Tradition — International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Gen-la Kelsang Sangden is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the National Spiritual Director for Mexico and Latin America.

A close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years, Gen-la Sangden has dedicated her life to guiding people from all backgrounds in the practice of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism.

She is deeply appreciated for her clarity, compassionate advice, and her ability to convey profound wisdom in a clear, practical, and inspiring way.

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By cultivating peace and compassion within our own mind, we discover the true power to heal ourselves and bring happiness to the world.
Included with Every Ticket

FREE 4-Week
Overcoming Meditation Series

Each ticket to the World Tour includes access to a comprehensive 4-week meditation series designed to deepen your experience and help you integrate the healing power of meditation into your daily life.

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Guided Meditations

Weekly audio sessions to practice at home

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Practical Teachings

Learn techniques for overcoming daily challenges

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Progressive Path

Build a lasting meditation habit step by step

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director Emerita of the New Kadampa Tradition — International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). She is an internationally renowned meditation teacher with decades of experience, known for her warm and practical teaching style.

Gen-la Jampa is an internationally known Buddhist teacher and the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition — International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). A close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, he is widely appreciated for his clear, inspiring teachings and warm sincerity.

Gen-la Kelsang Sangden is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT-IKBU) and National Spiritual Director for Mexico and Latin America. A close student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years, she is widely appreciated for her clear, warm, and practical teachings.

This is a public talk exploring how meditation can heal our mind of negative states such as anxiety, stress, and unhappiness, and how we can develop lasting inner peace and well-being. It is based on the timeless wisdom of Buddha's teachings as presented by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Absolutely! This talk is designed for everyone, regardless of background, belief, or meditation experience. Gen-la Dekyong presents the teachings in a clear, accessible way that anyone can understand and benefit from.

Each ticket includes free access to a comprehensive 4-week guided meditation series. This series provides weekly audio sessions and practical teachings to help you integrate meditation into your daily life, building on the themes explored in the public talk.

Tickets are available for each city through the individual event pages. Click on the "Get Tickets" button for your preferred city in the Tour Dates section above. Some cities have tickets on sale now, while others will be available soon.

Kadampa Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It emphasizes practical methods of meditation and daily life practice that anyone can use to find inner peace and happiness. There are Kadampa Meditation Centres and groups in cities around the world.

Yes! The World Tour is an ongoing project with new cities being confirmed regularly. Follow the official Kadampa channels for the latest updates on new locations and dates.

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