International Temples Project
Supporting the development of modern Kadampa Buddhism
A temple is one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings. It is the best form of public service.
— Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Temples for world peace
When Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche opened the first Temple for World Peace at Manjushri Centre in 1997, he expressed the wish to develop a modern Buddhist Temple in every major city of the world. To accomplish this and for many other purposes, he founded the International Temples Project (ITP).
Scope & activities
The scope and activities of the ITP are constantly evolving in response to the needs of the ever-changing demands of busy lives. It presently achieves its aim through developing and building traditional and non-traditional temples, meditation and retreat centres, and through the activities of World Peace Cafés and Tharpa Publications.
Dedicated to public benefit
All profits generated through the activities of the ITP are dedicated to public benefit through the continual development of this fund.
How to Build a Pure World
A video showing the development of Kadampa Buddhism worldwide through the kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche