• Work a Day for World Peace 2022

On this day, people all over the world will dedicate a day's wages -- or whatever is a comfortable amount to -- help with the work of the International Temples Project. Every cent donated goes toward fulfilling the compassionate vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to build a Kadampa Temple in every city of the world -- both urban temples and larger, traditional Temples for World Peace. If you would like to contribute you can do so at any time by visiting workadayforworldpeace.org

"Only by creating peace within our own minds

and helping others to do the same

can we hope to achieve peace in this world."

- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

What is the International Temples Project?

When Venerable Geshe-la 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 many other purposes, he founded the International Temples Project (ITP).

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.

All profits generated through the activities of the International Temples Project are dedicated to public benefit through the continual development of this fund.