Buddhist Temples
The International Temples Project (ITP) was established by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso with the vision to build a Kadampa Buddhist Temple in every major city in the world.
These Temples are dedicated to world peace and everyone is welcome to visit them and enjoy the peace and tranquility they provide.
‘Just looking at a Temple with a happy mind places good imprints on our mind and brings inner peace.
‘Through the power of this special object, problems such as anger and attachment are reduced.’ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
To learn more about the Temples project please visit Kadampa Buddhist Temples.
KEM material
The International Temples Project was established by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. His compassionate vision is to build a Kadampa Temple for World Peace in every major city in the world.
A focus of world peace
A Kadampa Temple is a unique place, a blessed and holy place.
It is a place that will have a positive influence on millions of people now and in the future, a perfect environment for the growth of true human qualities such as love, compassion and wisdom.
A Temple is a source of peace for everyone – a focus of world peace.
A beautiful gift
The International Temples Project is funded entirely by voluntary donations and revenue from International Buddhist Festivals.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has described it as “a beautiful gift for future generations.”