General Spiritual Director
Day 10 ~ Vajrayogini Empowerment
Aug 3, 2026
Fearless Heart 〜 US Festival 2024
Coming to the IKRC Grand Canyon, Don't miss out on this precious opportunity to receive Buddha Vajrapani Empowerment from NKT Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. It is the first time the IKRC Grand Canyon will be hosting a US Festival and it is the first major event back in this location since the Temple officially opened during the NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival in 2019.
FEARLESS HEART ~ 20 – 25 September, 2024
This year the Festival offers the special opportunity to receive Empowerment of Vajrapani & Teachings on Using the Five Forces to Create Inner Change with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is the Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at IKRC Grand Canyon.
He has studied under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and taught internationally for many years and is greatly admired for his warm personality and clear, inspiring teachings.
The Festival is In-Person & Online. The emphasis of the 2024 US Festival is in-person attendance, but it will be possible to participate online if you are not able to attend in-person.
The venue
International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon is hosting the US Festival for the first time this year. Nestled in the Kaibab National Forest, IKRC Grand Canyon is home to the fifth Kadampa World Peace Temple and is the Kadampa retreat center for North America.
The blessed Temple and its grounds provide ideal conditions for a spiritual vacation.
IKRC Grand Canyon is located off of I-40 between Flagstaff and Williams, AZ. It is close to some of the most beautiful natural attractions in the United States including Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
