News from the post Fall Festival retreats ~ Part 2
Nov 16, 2024
31 December 2023
▲ The 18th Spanish Dharma Celebration, over 300 people and 100 more online, gathered at the beautiful Kadampa Temple for World Peace located at KMC Spain.
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the month of December.
A Joyful Gathering ~ Participants radiate joy during the French Dharma Celebration 2023 at KMC France.
Focused Devotion ~ Practitioners conduct the Vajradaka Burning Offering, a purifying ritual to conclude a profound Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka close retreat at KMC Barcelona.
Snow like Blessings ~ Amidst a flurry of snowfall, attendees enjoy a magical weekend of Je Tsongkhapa empowerment and teachings at Manjushri KMC.
Collective Aspiration ~ With smiles and a shared vision, attendees of the German National Festival 2023 embody the spirit of a Pure Land.
Quietude in the Mountains ~ Students from KMC Geneva take a trip to Kailash IRC in the mountains to enjoy peaceful concentration during a silent retreat.
United in Compassion ~ Members of KMCs Georgia and North Carolina share a moment of joy in the serene Georgia mountains, engaging in a retreat focused on compassion and community growth.
Companionship in the Kitchen ~ Volunteers beam amidst a spread of autumn-inspired desserts at the IKRC Grand Canyon's Food for Thought event.
Tranquility and Trekking ~ Surrounded by the beauty of Lantau Island, Gen Tonglam guides students in a meditation during their annual fundraising walk.
Creative Devotion ~ A student immerses himself in the intricate art of thangka painting during the Buddhist Art course at Nagarjuna KMC.