General Spiritual Director
German National Festival in November 2024
Nov 14, 2024
News from the post-Fall Festival retreats
Following the successful Brazilian Kadampa Fall Festival, Gen Devi, Gen Chokga and Kelsang Pandita led inspiring post-festival retreats respectfully at KMC Indaiatuba, Florianopolis and KMC Malaga.
Post-Fall Festival at KMC Indaiatuba, Brazil
Following the empowerment of Heruka and Vajrayogini at the International Fall Festival, more than 40 fortunate practitioners from around the world gathered to deepen their Highest Yoga Tantra practice at the Post-Fall Festival Retreat held at Kadampa Meditation Center Indaiatuba.
Located in São Paulo state, this event marked a significant milestone for KMC Indaiatuba, as it was their first gathering since becoming a Kadampa Meditation Center. The retreat was further blessed by the presence of a stunning new Heruka statue, acquired during the Festival.
Led by Gen Devi, the retreat featured teachings and guided meditations on the Heruka Body Mandala practice through the condensed Yoga of Buddha Heruka sadhana. Gen Devi’s joyful presence and lighthearted approach left everyone feeling uplifted, connected, and more confident in their practice, inspired to integrate the Festival teachings into their daily lives.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and Gen Devi for this precious opportunity.
Post-Fall Festival at KMC Florianopolis, Brazil
After the Fall Festival, the glorious island of Florianopolis hosted its first retreat. Guided by Gen Chokga, participants engaged in four daily sessions of Quick Path to Great Bliss sadhana and were able to delve deeper into the 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini. It was a magical and enriching experience.
Post-Fall Festival at KMC Spain
At the start of November, Kelsang Pandita, the Resident Teacher of KMC Granada, led the post-Fall Festival retreat at KMC Málaga.
Returning from Brazil with blessings and inspiration, participants delved into a weekend of profound guidance on Tantric practice. The sessions focused on the Blissful Path sadhana, the concise self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, and revisited teachings offered by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, during the international Fall Festival.
Moments of outdoor relaxation at the World Peace Café, under Málaga’s autumnal sun, provided an opportunity for participants to connect with spiritual friends and share Dharma insights. The weekend was both fulfilling and enriching, creating a deep sense of community and personal growth.
