TEACHERS
OUR FOUNDER
VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO
OUR SENIOR TEACHERS
Our General Spiritual Director
Gen-La Kelsang Dekyong
Is the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, resident teacher at Manjushri KMC and close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
A Buddhist nun for over 30 years, Gen-la has devoted her life to helping others by promoting modern Buddhism. She teaches at major events throughout the world and is well loved by thousands of students for her ability to touch their hearts, by showing how Buddha’s teachings are directly relevant to their daily lives and experiences.
Our UK Spiritual Director
Kadam Bridget Heyes
Is the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for the UK. She is known for her powerful teachings, compassionate heart and deep understanding of Buddha’s wisdom advice.
Her teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that are easy to practise and integrate into daily life.
As a mother and grandmother, she has a special insight into how to bring Buddhism alive to meet the demands of a busy modern life.
Kadam Bridget shows an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path.
She is the Resident Teacher at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre, in Northamptonshire.
Our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Osung
The resident teacher at Heart Jewel Centre is Gen Kelsang Osung, who has been ordained as a Buddhist nun for 18 years and studying Kadam Dharma for 30 years.
She was appointed by Venerable Geshe-la as Heart Jewel Centre’s first resident teacher in 2007, and returned to teach here in 2021.
Known for her joyful and positive manner, she inspires people to fill their own lives with joy and meaning.
Gen Osung teaches the regular classes, courses and retreats at Heart Jewel Centre, as well as the Chesterfield classes.
Our Branch Class Teachers
Our branch teachers are Sarah & Michelle
Sarah is a very experienced practitioner and teaches with warmth and gentleness.
Michelle is a well respecdted member of our community renowned for her kindness and patience.
Kelsang Minche has been practicing now for 18 years. She teaches in a kind and clear way.