General Spiritual Director
Editors’ Picks – Dec 2024
Dec 29, 2024
▲ Over 500 students received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Manjushri at KMC Spain for the National Dharma Celebration 2024.
Editors' Picks: Special moments from December
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world.
Quebec, Canada
It is a great joy to see the Kadampa family of the province of Quebec gathering at KMC Montreal for our annual Dharma Celebration with our National Spiritual Director and Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa!
Törbel, Switzerland
Gen Devi shared profound teachings on emptiness at Kailash International Retreat Center in Switzerland.
Barcelona,Spain
One year after the inauguration of the new urban center on Berlin Street in Barcelona, more than 140 people attended the weekend course, Dreams and Their Meaning, with profound teachings of Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lochani.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gen Kelsang Rinchung shared very practical advice for gaining experience of the practice of Solitary Vajrasattva. It was deeply enriching and all the participants left feeling happy and greatly inspired to continue practicing this powerful purification method.
Oberkrämer, Germany
Nearly 200 Kadampas from all over Germany participated in the German Festival with Gen-la Kunsang in a beautiful, wintry Tharpaland KMC.
North Carolina, USA
Under clear blue skies in chilly December temperatures, nearly 100 people from the Southern states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida gathered for a blessed mountain retreat in Highlands, North Carolina.
Chiapas, Mexico
Gen Kelsang Kunwang granting Buddha Shakyamuni empowerment at Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas.
Mexico City
Over 100 people gathered to hear valuable Buddhist advice from Gen Kelsang Sangden, Resident Teacher of KMC Mexico. Together, we reflected on how cultivating kindness, patience, and humility in our daily lives benefits both ourselves and others.
Ulverston, UK
Manjushri Centre is magical in every season and in the short days of winter the Temple seemed especially warm and welcoming as people from the UK and beyond gathered together for a special weekend with Gen-la Dekyong.
Concepcion, Chile
Kelsang Khandro, the Resident Teacher of Wisdom Kadampa Buddhist Center, shared practical teachings on how to control the mind and gradually eliminate negativity, step by step.
Singapore
The Asian Festival 2024 was a beautiful celebration of Dharma, community, and unity. Attendees received teachings, blessings, and Buddha’s wisdom. Highlights included the Chinese launch of Joyful Path of Good Fortune.
Toronto, Canada
Sangha from Ontario centers came together at the national Temple, KMC Canada in Toronto for the Ontario Dharma Celebration. Joined by newcomers inspired by their local Teachers, the event provided a wonderful opportunity to connect.
