Gen Rabten is the Principal Teacher of SEADC 2026. He is the National Spiritual Director of Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia and KMC Melbourne. Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years and has taught in many Centres around the world.

Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa way of life. He brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation.

Gen Rabka will be guiding the morning meditations at the DC. He was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Singapore in mid 2020. He is an Australian Buddhist monk who has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and his senior disciples for more than 15 years, and has taught in Australia, the UK and Asia.

The clarity and warmth of his teachings has helped many students experience the practical benefits of modern Kadampa Buddhism in their daily lives.