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'''Samden Gyatso''' (Steve Wass) was the Deputy Spiritual Director of the [[New Kadampa Tradition]] and Resident Teacher of Manjushri KMC, the Mother Center of Kadampa Buddhism, from 1995 through 2006. He replaced the previous deputy Director, [[Thubten Gyatso (NKT)|Thubten Gyatso]] (Neil Elliot). |
'''Samden Gyatso''' (Steve Wass) was the Deputy Spiritual Director of the [[New Kadampa Tradition]]<ref>{{cite news |title=A Flawed Life Inspires Rebirth as a Buddhist |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2004/jan/24/local/me-beliefs24 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=January 24, 2004 |accessdate=2008-11-23 }}</ref> and Resident Teacher of Manjushri KMC, the Mother Center of Kadampa Buddhism, from 1995 through 2006. He replaced the previous deputy Director, [[Thubten Gyatso (NKT)|Thubten Gyatso]] (Neil Elliot). |
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During his tenure, Gen-la Samden Gyatso taught in Europe, Malaysia, Canada, Brazil, England, Australia and the United States. Gen-la Samden led the International Teacher Training Program, one of the certified study programs for all resident teachers of the tradition. He also regularly granted blessing empowerments to students. His teachings were regarded for their clarity, humor, and skill at relating to real-life experience.<ref>[http://www.aquarius-atlanta.com/dec02/buddha2.shtml Aquarius Metaphysical Newspaper/A Living Tradition<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
During his tenure, Gen-la Samden Gyatso taught in Europe, Malaysia, Canada, Brazil, England, Australia and the United States. Gen-la Samden led the International Teacher Training Program, one of the certified study programs for all resident teachers of the tradition. He also regularly granted blessing empowerments to students. His teachings were regarded for their clarity, humor, and skill at relating to real-life experience.<ref>[http://www.aquarius-atlanta.com/dec02/buddha2.shtml Aquarius Metaphysical Newspaper/A Living Tradition<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:12, 23 February 2009
Samden Gyatso (Steve Wass) was the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition[1] and Resident Teacher of Manjushri KMC, the Mother Center of Kadampa Buddhism, from 1995 through 2006. He replaced the previous deputy Director, Thubten Gyatso (Neil Elliot).
During his tenure, Gen-la Samden Gyatso taught in Europe, Malaysia, Canada, Brazil, England, Australia and the United States. Gen-la Samden led the International Teacher Training Program, one of the certified study programs for all resident teachers of the tradition. He also regularly granted blessing empowerments to students. His teachings were regarded for their clarity, humor, and skill at relating to real-life experience.[2]
In February 2007 he resigned as Deputy Spiritual Director. Kelsang Khyenrab was appointed as his replacement.
References
- ^ "A Flawed Life Inspires Rebirth as a Buddhist". Los Angeles Times. January 24, 2004. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ Aquarius Metaphysical Newspaper/A Living Tradition