Amidst the hustle and bustle of the multicultural melting pot that is the city nation of Singapore can be found a refreshing oasis of peace and calm called Kadampa Meditation Centre Singapore.

The Resident Teacher of the center, Gen Kelsang Drolkyi, is a long-standing disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche who is very popular with her students.

This weekend a group of fortunate students gathered at the center to receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus from her, and to listen to her explanation of how we can gain long life, wisdom and merit by engaging in this practice.

After the teachings there was a short retreat led by Gen Drolkyi that gave us a chance to experience for ourselves the power of this blissful practice.

In between sessions everyone enjoyed fine food, good conversation and much laughter.

As can be seen from these beautiful photos, it was a magic weekend from which everyone left feeling very blessed.

For more information on the center and its program visit the center website.