Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a prominent Tibetan Buddhist teacher and the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, a modern Buddhist movement. Born in 1931 in Tibet, he became a monk at a young age and studied under various esteemed teachers. He later fled to India and then to the West, where he began teaching Buddhism to a broader audience. He has authored over 20 books on Buddhism, making complex teachings accessible to everyone. His work emphasizes the importance of meditation and practical application of Buddhist principles in daily life, aiming to promote inner peace and compassion in society.