About Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is a modern Buddhist nun and the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU. 

With three decades of training under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she teaches Buddhist principles and their practical application worldwide. 

She has played roles such as National Spiritual Director of the USA and is committed to expanding Kadampa Buddhism by establishing meditation centers and temples globally while remaining approachable and supportive to all.
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is a modern Buddhist nun and the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU. With three decades of training under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she teaches Buddhist principles and their practical application worldwide. She has played roles such as National Spiritual Director of the USA and is committed to expanding Kadampa Buddhism by establishing meditation centers and temples globally while remaining approachable and supportive to all.