Training Qualified Teachers Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s wish is
that Buddhism may be practiced by anyone, in any culture, in any
country. To realize this wish he has trained hundreds of
qualified Western teachers who are making Buddha’s teachings
available to people in their own language, according to their
own culture. This program entails the study of twelve subjects
based on Geshe Kelsang’s books, various meditation retreats, and
a commitment to follow the Buddhist way of life sincerely and
purely. These teachers hold the lineage blessings of Kadampa
Buddhism and are able to teach all of Geshe Kelsang’s books.
They are also available to give personal meditation advice. To
have such experienced and supportive teachers who can give
encouragement and advice in our own language is a completely new
development in Western countries. It is one of Geshe Kelsang’s
most precious gifts. The importance of Teacher training In a
talk on the benefits of the Kadampa Study Programs, Geshe
Kelsang says: ‘Buddhadharma is benef