"Even though we are allowed to gather together in New Zealand, in the circumstances we decided to host the Festival at each of the Centres around the country.

"KMC Wellington (which normally hosts the Festival in the city centre), Amitabha KBC (Palmerston North) and Kalpa Bhadra KBC (Christchurch) hosted all the sessions for their communities. KMC Auckland students viewed the Festival teachings from home.

"Everyone enjoyed th National Festival with their local Sangha. While we are missing being together, we feel connected at our hearts through the kindness of Guru Manjushri and Gen-la Jampa's good heart."