Celebrating Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day and the Birthday of our Spiritual Guide
Jun 4, 2026
Traditionally in February Kadampa centers around the world engage in short retreats of Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit.
Here is a selection of photos from this year's retreats:
June 4 is the Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day on which we celebrate Buddha’s first teaching in this world - the first Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. It is also the birthday of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of NKT.