Month: December 2023

Catch-up with the ‘Living Clarity’ Kadampa podcast

Have you been following the ‘Living Clarity’ podcasts available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and more?

Join experienced Kadampa teachers from around the world in insightful episodes that offer practical wisdom for a fulfilling life. Learn to overcome distractions, cultivate patience, and find peace in a loving heart. Each episode is a step towards a clearer, more peaceful mind.

Requesting Swift Protection in Argentina

Arya Tara, the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas is one of the main Kadampa Deities known for her swiftness in helping. In recent days, the two main centers in Argentina, KMC Argentina and KMC Cordoba, enjoyed engaging in retreats of Green Tara.

December Empowerments in Summer and Winter

December saw empowerments in all corners of the globe, from South Africa and New Zealand where it is summertime to wintery Switzerland. Regardless of the season, students enjoyed the warmth of Buddha’s blessings coming into their lives.

KMC Philadelphia Welcomes New Statues form Kadampa Art Studio

KMC Philadelphia’s new commercial space received qualified Buddha statues from the Kadampa Art Studio in the UK. With the new shrine, the space became even more beautiful and welcoming. Shortly after this, guest Teacher Gen Demo, Resident Teacher at KMC Washington DC, gave the empowerment of Buddha Maitreya, the first in-person empowerment in three years.

Qualified Retreats for the Modern World

Through contemplating and meditating on the meaning of Buddhist teachings, we gain access to deeper states of peace. Retreats at Kailash IRC in Switzerland, KMC Georgia and KMC North Carolina in the US and Lamrim KBC Lyon in France offered space to reflect and develop new, beneficial ways to look at our lives.

French Dharma Celebration 2023

For the French Dharma Celebration 2023 people from all over France gathered in person and online. It was such a joy to meet in our hearts at KMC France.

Bonus Bulletin – Dec 14

Explore recent activities happening worldwide: from KMC Colombia’s 7-year anniversary celebration to South Africa’s vibrant community events.

Inside this bulletin: KMC Colombia · Nagarjuna KMC, UK · KMC LA · KMC Washington DC · Vajrapani KBC, South Africa

Upcoming Three Festivals to Celebrate

In late December and early January, three special events will be led by Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang, the National Spiritual Director of Austria, Switzerland, Italy and South Africa. National Festivals in Hong Kong, Melbourn in Australia, and Wellington in New Zealand are fast approaching.

18th Spanish Dharma Celebration 2023

With great warmth, we celebrated the Spanish Dharma Celebration. From across Spain, over 300 people and 100 more online, gathered at the beautiful 6th Kadampa Temple for World Peace located at KMC Spain