The month of January is a special month in the Kadampa calendar during which we emphasise the practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini, the principal Highest Yoga Tantra Deities of modern Kadampa Buddhism. Today, the tenth day of the month, is Vajrayogini Day.
As the first week of the January retreats at Manjushri KMC begins to draw to a close, we asked a few of the retreaters over lunch what they have got out of the retreat so far:
All over the world Kadampas are enjoying the start of the January retreats. Here we feature a small selection
Enjoy this exquisite and inspiring International Kadampa Brochure 2020, which illustrates the extraordinary vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche unfolding throughout the world.
In 2020 there will be three International Kadampa Festivals. Find out more and watch an inspiring video about the Festival experience
This month’s featured book is Great Treasury of Merit, an extraordinary book that contains clear instructions on how to rely on a Spiritual Guide, the foundation for all spiritual attainments.
The January retreats at Manjushri KMC got underway last night when Gen Kelsang Rabten, National Spiritual Director for Australasia and South East Asia, introduced the first two weeks of the retreat to a packed Temple.
The Australian Kadampa Festival this year was hosted by KMC Australia and KMC Melbourne with empowerments and teachings with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. It was a very blessed occasion and richly rewarding time for everyone.
Literally thousands of people attended Kadampa centers around the world as New Years Eve rolled from one country to another. They gathered for meditation and prayer, often praises and requests to Mother Tara, festive meals, virtuous entertainment and the joyful association that only spiritual friends can provide.
Last night the Temple at Manjushri KMC, the mother center of NKT-IKBU, was filled with fortunate ones celebrating the New Year in a deeply meaningful way with Gen-la Dekyong.
General Spiritual Director
