Month: March 2024

A Place of Refuge from the Storm of Everyday Life

“Everybody Welcome” is a heart message of all Kadampa Centers worldwide. These past few weeks, some centers have made an extra effort to organize special events for newcomers to get to know their local center. KMC Durban in South Africa, KMC Barcelona in Spain, and KMC Berlin in Germany opened their doors, inviting everybody to these special events.

Love, Wisdom and Purification – Blessing Ceremonies

Kadampa Centers worldwide organized blessing ceremonies for Buddha Maitreya, Green Tara, and Vajrasattva in the last few weeks. Participants at KMC Brooklyn in the US, KMC Merida in Mexico, Nagarjuna KMC Leicester in the UK, and KMC Metz in France enjoyed day or weekend events to connect with these enlightened Deities. 

East Asian Dharma Celebration 2024

Abiding in the Pure Land of Compassion. Over 120 Sangha from Asia gathered together at KMC Hong Kong for the East Asian Dharma Celebration. Gen Tonglam granted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara and gave commentary to the practice of Powa.

Blessings Of Affectionate Love In California, US

Almost 200 people gathered at KMC Los Angeles for the annual Dharma Celebration in California, US. Participants received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya with commentary to the practice. 

Bonus Bulletin 26 March

Read about some of the other activities taking place all over the world recently. KMC France | KMC Chicago | Vajrapani KBC | Dromtonpa KBC | KMC New Mexico

Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions

The Spring Festival is fast approaching! During this event, Gen-la Jampa will be granting the blessing empowerment of Dorje Shudgen and giving teachings on Melodious Drum practice. This is such a special opportunity to learn about and deeply connect with our heart practice.

Empowering Blessings at KMC Paris & KMC Munich

From time to time when engaging in spiritual practice, we need special blessings that empower us to overcome our inner and outer obstacles and identify with our potential for enlightenment. As part of the spiritual program, Kadampa Centers around the world hold empowerments which can either open the door to a new spiritual practice or give us this special spiritual boost. Explore photo galleries below for recent events in France and Germany.

Causing Dharma to Flourish in Toulouse and Washington DC

From time to time National Spiritual Directors visit centers in their region to give teachings. In addition to the inspiring teachings, these special events have many benefits including attracting new people and bringing the community together. See below for NSD visits at Vajravarahi KMC, France and KMC DC, USA.