Richly gifted, inspired & encouraged to engage in spiritual practice

This weekend the small village of Teisendorf in Berchtesgardener Land, between Munich and the Austrian border, was the venue for the Southern German Dharma Celebration with Gen Kelsang Ananda the National Spiritual Director for NKT-IKBU in Germany. 

Intensive Teacher Training Program Begins at Manjushri KMC

Last night, Manjushri KMC welcomed 35 Kadampas from 15 different countries to begin a six-month Intensive Teacher Training Programme with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.

We all need a Long Life

Continuing our coverage of the Amitayus practices at centers around the world this month, in this post we feature the short retreat in the Temple for World Peace at Manjushri KMC. The retreat was led by James Belither, a senior Teacher at the center and principal editor for Tharpa Publications.

How to Destroy the Cycle of Suffering

Don’t miss this precious opportunity to receive the blessings of Buddha Shakyamuni and the lineage blessing of his precious teaching on the Wheel of Life directly from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.

Gen-la Jampa back in the USA

No sooner had Gen-la Jampa returned to the USA from leading the retreat at Manjushri KMC, than he began a tour of centers in the eastern US before returning to IKRC Grand Canyon, where he is the Resident Teacher. Here we feature his visits to KMC Georgia and KMC Chicago.

New Year Retreats Come to a Close

As the Heruka and Vajrayogini retreats at centers around the world draw to a close, various special concluding activities are taking place. Here we feature the Vajrayogini burning offering at Manjushri KMC

Dharma in the heart of Scotland

On a very wet and windy weekend, 130 people braved the storm to travel to Stirling in the heart of Scotland to take refuge in a nourishing weekend of blessings, inspirational teachings and joyful Sangha at the 2020 Scottish Dharma Celebration

Meditating in Medellin

Based on their success in establishing a wonderful Kadampa center and community in Bogotá, KMC Colombia are now exploring Medellin in the north-west of Colombia to establish a branch there. Join them on their adventure.