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.