Where is the Summer Festival?

It is a measure of the breadth of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s vision and the sophistication of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union he has created that we can listen to teachings given in one location, join in meditations guided at another and finish with a retreat led at yet another.

The Mother Center re-opens to the public

Tomorrow, Monday July 20, visitors will again be welcomed to the Temple, Cafe, Shop and grounds. After being closed to the public for months due to the covid-19 outbreak, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre is now beginning to re-open.

A special invitation from Colombia

Watch this amazing video invitation from the Colombian Sangha to take part in Summer Festival 2020 Online and be inspired.

Teachers for the modern world

Five months, and two precious books after they arrived at Manjushri KMC for the Intensive Teacher Training Program with Gen-la Khyenrab, 32 people from 12 different countries today completed their last class in the Temple.

Journey to Keajra

A fortunate group of Kadampas enjoyed a journey to Keajra Pure Land during June and July at KMC Spain. It was so blessed that even those helping to run the retreat experienced their minds transforming – an inner experience that shone, inspired and guided. Between red skies, exquisite sunrises, and refreshing breeze, Vajrayogini’s mind was present in every corner of the center.

Summer Festival Getaway @ Thorby Hall

Experience this year’s Summer Festival in the exquisite surroundings of Nagarjuna Centre at the beautiful Thornby Hall. Quiet, safe and restful conditions to watch the Festival online and meditate in peace.

A new center appearing in Vienna

With financial assistance from the International Temples project, KMC Austria was able to acquire a commercial property in Vienna. Great progress is being made converting the property in readiness for an opening in the Fall.

Enjoy the Summer Festival online for a whole month!

Because there are so many wonderful sessions at the Festival (54 in all) and because as lockdown comes to an end many people now have less time, we have extended the time the sessions will remain available online until midnight UK time August.25.

Spiritual summer breaks in beautiful Brandenburg

Enjoy a summer getaway near Berlin in the peaceful surroundings of Brandenburg with its many lakes. Stay at beautiful Tharpaland KMC with access to many spiritual facilities including the stunning meditation room, healthy vegetarian food and a harmonious, supportive community.

Do you have everything you need for the Summer Festival?

The online Festival Shops are immensely popular. There you will find everything to support your study, meditation and practice – and much more besides. There are a number of Festival Shops and shipping points located in centers around the world run by Tharpa, each with a different products and shipping options.