General Spiritual Director
Swiss–Italian–Austrian National Festival 2024
Sep 15, 2024
Marking new beginnings: A Double Celebration in Cornwall and Nottingham, UK
Two wonderful occasions to celebrate! Two centers hosted their official openings: Ganden Ling KMC in Cornwall, and KMC Nottingham, with its new building at Gedling House along with its 30th anniversary celebration.
Ganden Ling KMC in Cornwall, UK is Officially Open! 🎉
We had a fantastic day for our official opening on August 25th, with our kind National Spiritual Director, Kadam Bridget Heyes. Our new meditation room was full of guests: current members from across the county, past and present Teachers, and others who have supported the Cornish Sangha in maintaining their deep wish for a center since its naming in 2001.
After a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Kadam Bridget gave an inspiring talk on gratitude, encouraging us to recognize and repay the kindness of others, including our precious Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and all living beings.
Kadam Chris Heyes then led a beautiful meditation on this topic. After lunch, we engaged in Offering to the Spiritual Guide prayers and finished the day with cake, relaxation, and an opportunity to connect with the Sangha community.
We are incredibly grateful to Kadam Bridget for officiating this special ceremony and to everyone who has helped make this center a reality. Special thanks to those who continue to work hard to run our courses and classes. It took time, but we got there in the end!
May Kadam Dharma flourish in Cornwall and beyond!
from Akshobya centre to KMC Nottingham in 30 years
A milestone was celebrated as Nottingham Kadampa Meditation Centre marked its 30-year journey of spreading Kadam Dharma in the region. This event was made even more special with the official opening of the center at Gedling House.
Many volunteers and members of the community, including kind helpers from Heart Jewel Kadampa Buddhist Centre, joined in preparations for the grand opening. The center's outdoor and indoor areas were cleaned and painted, and two sets of the Collected Works by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche were finally placed in the new shrine, signifying the completion of the preparations.
The opening commemorated three decades of the center’s work in bringing the teachings of Kadampa Buddhism to Nottingham. The celebration consisted of a special ceremony led by Gen Dornying, who blessed the center and gave a short teaching. In addition to the blessing, attendees engaged in Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers with tsog, setting a positive and harmonious tone for the new chapter of KMC Nottingham.
This double celebration not only honored the past but also looked ahead to a bright future, with the new center at Gedling House serving as a hub for meditation, teachings, and community support for years to come.
Thank you Geshe-la!
