Kadam; 噶當派 (噶當巴); Tibetan: བཀའ་གདམས་པ (ka dam pa); Wylie: bka’ gdams pa;

The Kadampa tradition emerged in Tibet during the 11th century, founded by the Indian master Atisha and further developed by his disciple Dromton (1005–1064). Reting Monastery was established in 1056. It emphasizes the integration of scholarly study with meditative practice, focusing on the practical application of Buddhist teachings to daily life. The primary teachings are on Bodhicitta, mind training (lojong) and stages of path to enlightenment (lamrim). The tradition laid the foundation for later schools such as the Gelug, which adopted its emphasis on discipline and systematic training.

噶當派是藏傳佛教的一個後弘期支派，意為佛語教授,，由印度大師阿底峽尊者創立，其弟子仲敦巴 (1005–1064) 進一步發揚，於1056年創建熱振寺而正式確立，注重將佛陀的教法與修行實踐相結合，特別強調在日常生活中實踐佛法。噶當派傳統為後來的格魯派奠定了基礎，尤其影響了其嚴謹的修學體系。