Month: February 2022

Countdown to Málaga 1 ~ 2,000 people inspired online

In preparation for the opening of the Sixth Kadampa Temple for World Peace in Málaga Spain on June 10, KMC Spain has arranged a special online course celebrating the five existing World Peace Temples. The five Gen-las are teaching the five forces. Here we feature the first teaching given by Gen-la Dekyong. On March 5, the second teaching with Gen-la Khyenrab will be broadcast.

Meditations for Busy People in Monterrey

In nine sessions over three weeks in January, a group of fortunate people attended a special course called Meditations for Busy People at KMC Monterrey  in Mexico.

Amitayus retreats around the world

During February, many Kadampa centers organise pujas, retreats, teachings and empowerments of Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit.

Being kind to yourself in Oslo

Recently, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang visited Oslo and gave a Public Talk entitled The Art of Meditation and a Day Course, How to be Kind to Yourself at KMC Oslo. “We all enjoyed a wonderful weekend in which 77 people participated in-person and online.”

A new phase begins at the Málaga Temple

When work begins preparing the Temple gardens and grounds it is a sign that the actual construction phase is nearing completion and the time is approaching when the artists will take over to install all the holy objects and symbols.

Magical retreat on a magical island

A group of fortunate Kadampas recently enjoyed a Vajrayogini counting retreat at the magical island retreat center, Menorca IRC. Here they share photos from the initial setup through the actual retreat to the concluding fire puja.

A special time in Paris

People at KMC Paris just enjoyed a special weekend with Gen Eupame, Resident Teacher at KMC France and National Spiritual Director of France. Gen Eupame gave a Public Talk on Friday evening followed by a Day Course on Saturday.

25 ~ Temple opening fast approaching

Since the last update there has been tremendous progress in many areas: Path to the Temple entrance laid, The new accommodation unit progressing, with dramatic mountain views from the new rooms, Doors fitted fo the back rooms of the Temple, Flooring and Lighting

Featured Book ~ Heart Jewel

This month’s featured book is Heart Jewel by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a precious book revealing the heart practices of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.

A rain of blessings in Barcelona

KMC Barcelona recently concluded their January Vajrayogini retreat with a Burning Offering (Fire Puja) and self-initiation.