The International Temples Project
Many Kadampa Temples are being built around the world as part of the International Temples Project (ITP). This project was established by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso with the vision to build a Kadampa Buddhist Temple in every major city in the world.
Kadampa Buddhist Temples take many forms. Some are custom built according to a special design developed by Geshe Kelsang based on traditional Buddhist architecture, such as the Mother Temple at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England, and the Temples in New York and São Paulo.
Others are adapted from existing buildings acquired for Kadampa Meditation Centres around the world, such as ours here at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia and the Temples in Toronto, Le Mans, Berlin, Zurich and Texas. Yet others are incorporated within Hotel Kadampas, such as those in Málaga and Tuscany.
Many more Temples are planned throughout the world.
Support for the project
The ITP is funded by donations and by proceeds from:
- Dharma centres
- Kadampa Meditation Centres
- Dharma Celebrations
- National Festivals
- International Festivals
Each year there is an International Temples Day on which Kadampa centers worldwide celebrate the International Temples Project. For more information visit kadampa.org temples page