Month: October 2022

Day 3 ~ Commentary

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

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!

Day 1 ~ Introduction

Bathed in the golden rays of the autumn sun, the stunning foliage at KMC New York afforded a warm welcome to the hundreds of visitors arriving for the 2022 International Fall Festival. People from literally all over the world gathered for this auspicious event, meeting up with old friends and making new ones.

All smiles at KMC New York

For the last few weeks, residents and volunteers at KMC New York have been working with great joy and enthusiasm to prepare the site for the 2022 International Fall Festival, which starts tomorrow.

A heartfelt dedication

Before he passed into the clear light, Venerable Geshe-la gave precise instructions on what should be done after his death.

Do you know how to be happy all the time?

This powerful teaching by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche at the Fall Festival 2013 gives very clear and practical advice that anyone can understand. Only by following this advice will we find lasting happiness.

Who are the emanations of enlightened beings?

This excerpt from an extraordinary teaching given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche at the Fall Festival in Portugal 2013 is perfect advice for this present time

Quebec Dharma Celebration with Gen-la Khyenrab

Last week, Gen-la Khyenrab, National Spiritual Director of Canada, granted teachings and empowerment on the Wisdom Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden in at the Quebec Dharma Celebration, which was preceded by a very successful public talk in Montreal.

United Kingdom Dharma Celebration 2022

Recently people from all over the UK gathered at Nagarjuna KMC Thornby for the UK Dharma Celebration at which Kadam Bridget Heyes, National Spiritual Director for UK and Ireland, granted empowerment and teachings on the practice of Medicine Buddha.