Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - The Spiritual Director

The founder and Spiritual Director of Vairochana Centre is Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and scholar and has established over 1000 centres worldwide and written 20 highly acclaimed books on Buddhism.

Geshe Kelsang has also created three unique study programmes that enable people of all levels to integrate the essence of Buddha's teachings into their modern lives. In addition, he has organised the International Temples Project, a profound contribution to world peace.

Born in 1931 and ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight, he studied Buddhism extensively under many highly qualified teachers, in particular the renowned teacher Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. In 1959, he entered into an eighteen year meditiation retreat that took him to various locations in the Himalayan region and northern India .

In 1977, he accepted an invitation from Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston , England , to take up residence as their teacher, and in 1982 he became a naturalized British citizen. Since arriving in the UK , Geshe Kelsang has worked tirelessly to establish Buddhism in the modern world - preparing authentic books in many different languages, establishing and guiding Centres in many different countries, giving extensive teachings, and training qualified teachers. Renowned for their clarity and practicality, his teachings perfectly bridge the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and contemporary life.

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for 25 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso .

He is the deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT and regularly teaches at Festivals and Dharma Celebrations throughout the world.

Gen-la is also the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.

As one of Venerable Geshe Kelsang's close disciples, Gen-la Khyenrab's teachings, humility and kindness exemplify the essence of the Buddhist way of life.

Resident Teacher - Kelsang Chodor

The Resident Teacher at Vairochana Centre is Buddhist Monk Kelsang Chodor. He has been practising buddhism for many years and was ordained by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in America in 2001. He is a practical and insightful teacher who draws from many years of experience within the tradition of Kadampa Buddhism.

If you would like to book an appointment to talk with the Resident Teacher Kelsang Chodor then please contact the centre and this can easily be arranged.