General Spiritual Director
Purification Retreats Around the World ~ Part 1
Apr 20, 2024
What's on in November?
Through the great kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, modern Kadampa Buddhism is flourishing throughout the world and here we list the major national and regional events for the coming month.
But these are just the major courses. In addition, throughout November there are literally hundreds of courses scheduled at individual centers from empowerment weekends through weekend and day courses to regular weekly classes.
For detailed information on events in your area contact your local center.
Saturday November 2
On the first Saturday in November Kadampa centers worldwide celebrate the International Temples Project.
Special events are held at various centers throughout the world to support the project. Prayers are made for the project to flourish and to dedicate it to world peace.
Contact your local center for events in your area.
Oct 31 – Nov 3
Swift Protection from Suffering
Teachings and empowerment of Arya Tara at Templo Budista de Sintra
With Gen Kelsang Chokgya, National Spiritual Director for Spain and Portugal
Nov 1 – 3
Inner Freedom of Letting Go
Teachings and Tara empowerment at Lorne House & Estate
With Kadam Bridget Heyes, National Spiritual Director for the UK and Ireland
Nov 1 – 3
Developing Inner Strength
Teachings on guarding the mind and Vajrapani empowerment at KMC Oslo
With Gen Kelsang Dragpa, National Spiritual Director of the Nordic Region
Nov 8 – 10
Wisdom to Eliminate Obstacles
Empowerment of Prajnaparamita and teachings on dispelling obstacles in conjunction with the Heart Sutra,
With Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU
Nov 8 – 10
Purifying Negative Karma
Empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva
With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, Retired General Spiritual Director and National Spiritual Director of Canada
Nov 14 – 17
The Yoga of Long Life
Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus and teachings on the practice
With Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU
Nov 15 – 18
Buddha Shakyamuni empowerment & teachings on the art of successful meditation
With Gen Kelsang Ananda, National Spiritual Director of Germany
Nov 15 – 17
Buddhism in the modern world
Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment and teachings on Modern Buddhism
With Kadam Bridget Heyes, National Spiritual Director for the UK and Ireland
Nov 15 – 17
Finding Freedom from Fear
Blessing empowerment of Green Tara and commentary to the Tara practices
With Gen Kelsang Demo, Midwestern U.S. National Spiritual Director
Nov 16 – 18
How to Purify the Mind
Empowerment and teachings on Buddha Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification
With Guen Kelsang Sangden, National Spiritual Director of Mexico
Nov 29 – Dec 1
Blessing empowerment and teaching on Medicine Buddha
With Guèn Kelsang Eupamé, National Spiritual Director of France.
Nov 29 – Dec 1
Freedom from Fear
Empowrment of Green Tara & commentary the practice of Liberation from Sorrow with teachingson developing and preserving the three kinds of faith
With Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU
Nov 29 – Dec 3 - Manjushri KMC
Developing a Lamrim Heart
Teachings on Request Prayer of the Stages of the Path from Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Following Gen-la's weekend course there will be a short retreat with Gen Nyingpo
