Offering our Faith | Celebrations 2026 ~ Part 1
Jun 9, 2026
Fortunate Kadampas gathered in Vancouver this weekend for the Western Canada Dharma Celebration. Gen Kelsang Rigpa, the NKT Western US National Spiritual Director granted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya and gave powerful teachings on the three aspects of love.
"Throughout the weekend, the LOVE was palpable. How wonderful to immerse ourselves in loving kindness and intentionally develop a good heart."
"A special thank you to Gen Rigpa for visiting Vancouver this year and to the large team of volunteers involved in running this festival!
"Immense gratitude to our Venerable Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, for providing us with the most clear instructions to benefit others making our life so joyful and incredibly meaningful."
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On Dharmachakra Day, we celebrate Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dharma and the birthday of our precious Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Here we share how Kadampa communities around the world rejoiced in these two special celebrations as one.