It's the first day of week 2 of the Summer Festival and everyone is looking forward to receiving teachings from our Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, as we continue to revisit Venerable Geshe-la's teachings that he gave in Portugal in 2013.

The day begins perfectly with an uplifting meditation on faith with Gen Kelsang Sangden. She reminds us that this Festival is all about dispelling the darkness of our ignorance through the wisdom of our precious Spiritual Guide's instructions.

Gen-la Jampa's teachings this Festival will focus on The Blissful Path and The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability, both practices that are part of Vajrayogini Tantra and the higher perfection of wisdom.

The Blissful Path sadhana appeared from the heart of Venerable Geshe-la as a beautiful, simple and profound practice suitable for busy modern people. Throughout the day, Gen-la Jampa helps us to appreciate our good fortune in having met such a precious Teacher, to have such incredible practices and to have such a unique opportunity.

He reminds us that time goes quickly and it is easy to be distracted, bringing together many teachings from Geshe-la to help us to realize how deadly seemingly innocent distractions can be for our spiritual life. The teachings are clear and powerful and we are looking forward to continuing them tomorrow!