International Temples Day 2007
Saturday November 3 is NKT International Temples Day, when Kadampa centers worldwide celebrate the International Temples Project.
In the days leading up to and following this day, special events are held and prayers are made dedicating the project to world peace.
There are also plenty opportunities to help with this auspicious project.
To mark this special occasion we present below a round-up of Temple projects around the world with links to many wonderful photo galleries.
And don’t miss the two new video presentations: International Centers & Temples and A Video Tour of the First Kadampa Temple
Australia
Since its opening in 2006, the Australian Temple has hosted a number of major events. Recently it hosted 70 people from around the world who attended a post Fall Festival retreat. Read more . . .
Brazil
With most of the construction work on the main Temple completed, the focus now is on completing the interior, building the shrine, preparing all the statues and adornments, and finishing the other parts of the site. See the latest Brazilian Temple photo news.
Canada
Work is well under way converting the new Canadian Temple. Both KMC Canada and Tharpa Canada are temporarily operating out of the nearby Dharma House while renovation work is completed. The Temple will be opened during the Canadian Festival in March 2008 with Gen-la Khyenrab. See the latest Canadian Temple photo news.
Florida
Plans have been laid to establish KMC Florida and build a Temple in Sarasota. The land has already been acquired and meetings with the architect are planned for January. Watch this space!
France
Tremendous progress is being made converting the chateau. The Temple is due to be opened March 2008 with a special blessing ceremony with Gen-la Khyenrab See the latest French Temple photo news.
Germany
Work is progressing at an impressive pace transforming the castle into KMC Germany and developing the German Temple. See the latest German Temple photo news.
Holland
A search is underway for a suitable property for KMC Holland, where a national Temple can be established. Watch this space!
Italy
The Italian Temple in the delightful Hotel Kadampa Italy will host the Italian Festival December 6 – 12, at which Gen-la Khyenrab will grant empowerment and commentary to the practice of Arya Tara.
Mexico
Venerable Geshe Kelsang has asked the Mexican centers to find suitable land to build a large Temple similar in size and design to the Brazilian Temple. Watch this space!
New York
In mid-November, the Temple at New York will be host to the Northeast US Dharma Celebration. Find out more about the New York Temple . . .
Singapore
Following the 2007 Fall Festival, during which Venerable Geshe Kelsang gave teachings in Asia for the first time, KMC Singapore was established and a property acquired. Find out more . . ..
Spain
The Spanish Temple at Hotel Kadampa Spain will host the Spanish Dharma Celebration on 5 – 9 December followed by a full program of various retreats through to February.
Texas
KMC Texas has now been established at Vajradakini Center in Arlington. A three-phase plan has been drawn up to upgrade the Temple building; construct auxiliary buildings including accommodation, dining, and cafe spaces; and develop a large World Peace Garden. Watch this space!
UK
A major new development is underway at the Mother Center with the development of the first Kadampa Studio for the development and production of statues and other adornments for Temples around the world.
Work begins mid-November on the construction of a large custom designed building to house these auspicious activities. Read more . . .