It was an extraordinary sight in the Temple early this morning, with thousands of people engaging in Quick Path to Great Bliss prayers. The melodious sound of thousands of voices singing together with faith pervaded the Priory and grounds!

From then on the day kept getting better, with Gen-la Dekyong illuminating the instructions of Vajrayogini Tantra to everyone: some of us new to these teachings and others with more experience – everyone wishing to deepen their understanding and experience of this most profound practice. Gen-la explained how to integrate Vajrayogini practice easily into our daily activities and make it a part of our life. She said that with mindfulness and a positive motivation we can create powerful mental habits that bring us closer and closer to Dakini Land. How wonderful!

Throughout the Festival as a whole you meet people striving for the development of a supreme good heart – not only through listening to and contemplating the blissful teachings in the Temple but everywhere you go. The event is run entirely by volunteers. It’s incredible to see people happily cleaning up, serving and helping others as part of their Festival experience!

As Gen-la Dekyong said, our Spiritual Guide knows just how to create World Peace – by everyone practising kindness, compassion and wisdom in daily life. With over three thousand Kadampas together all sincerely trying to do this, we can understand how peace is not far away.

View the full 2015 Summer Festival Galleries

View videos from the festival