General Spiritual Director
A Week of Inspiration, Community, and Inner Peace
Jul 18, 2026
CELEBRATIONS OF BUDDHA’S RETURN FROM HEAVEN DAY
September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day, a special occasion for Buddhists around the world. On this day, many engage in meditation, prayers, and teachings to honor Buddha's return. To learn more about the significance of this day, read an extract from a talk given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991.
The celebrations at Kadampa centers were joyful and peaceful gatherings. Communities organized Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja with tsog, where prayers, requests, and dedications were made for Kadam Dharma to flourish in this world, bringing peace and happiness to all living beings. Enjoy the gallery showing these celebrations below.
