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Taking the Fall Festival to Heart

October 28, 2022

Following the Fall Festival 2022, Kadampa centers around the world have hosted retreats to give participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding and experience. Here, in the first review, we feature photos of the retreats at Tharpaland KMC, IKRC Grand Canyon, and KMC London.

Ask a Buddhist teacher: Can Buddhists take action in the world?

October 26, 2022

Gen Kelsang Chokga, Resident Teacher at KMC Spain and National Spiritual Director for Spain and Portugal, answers “Can Buddhists take action in the world?”

Relying on Guru Tsongkhapa

October 25, 2022

Today is Je Tsongkhapa Day, when we celebrate the life and works of the Founder of the New Kadampa Lineage.

Ask a Buddhist Teacher: What does it mean to be happy?

October 24, 2022

Gen Kelsang Devi, Resident Teacher at Kailash International Retreat Center, answers “What does it mean to be happy?”

There is no man, there is no woman

October 23, 2022

After a wonderful Festival with teachings and meditations on Arya Tara, and with many post-festival retreats on Tara underway, we thought it would be a great time to re-show this beautiful video about Tara.

Fall Festival 2022 Review

October 22, 2022

The conclusion of the 2022 Fall Festival gives us a chance to look back over this truly inspiring week. Click on the links below to see the full Festival diary for each day.

Day 6 ~ Dedication

October 20, 2022

As the 2022 International Fall Festival draws to a close we conclude with a very special dedication.

Day 4 ~ Commentary 2

October 18, 2022

If we could take away only one thing from this Festival, Gen-la’s presentation of Venerable Geshe-la’s ‘play’ about turning towards Tara would be a great choice. It encapsulates the very essence of the Festival, and especially the power of faith in Guru Tara. 

Day 3 ~ Commentary

October 17, 2022

The Temple and grounds yesterday radiated golden light. Inside, the light of the Dharma of Gen-la’s teachings filled our hearts, while outside the light of the sun Illuminated the trees.

Day 2 ~ Empowerment

October 16, 2022

As we entered the Temple to receive the empowerment of Mother Tara, Gen-la’s presence on the throne was so reassuring. As she manifestly fulfilled Venerable Geshe-la’s wish of continuing his work, we experienced a feeling of continuity rather than discontinuity. Venerable Geshe-la was there with us!

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Weekends of Blessings, Practice and Joy

Weekends of Blessings, Practice and Joy

A weekend filled with inspiring blessings, meaningful teachings, and joyful gatherings! From a weekend retreat at Manjushri KMC to receiving the blessing empowerment of Dorje Shugden at Samudra KBC to meditating together at Kailash IRC. Practitioners came together to deepen their spiritual…

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