General Spiritual Director
Improving concentration and wisdom
May 10, 2025
Bonus Bulletin
22 April
Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa centers around the world.
medicine buddha empowerment & retreat
IN MANCHESTER AND MADHYAMAKA KMC
We were fortunate to receive Medicine Buddha empowerment and teachings from our Resident Teacher Kelsang Sama at KMC Manchester.
The following weekend, we had the opportunity to deepen our familiarity with Medicine Buddha practice at an away retreat at Madhyamaka KMC. It was a beautiful weekend, with many people visiting this holy place for the first time. Thank you to the Madhyamaka KMC community for your kindness and warmth in welcoming us!
A New Beginning for KMC Austria
On April 15, 2025, a special day for Buddhists worldwide, Kadampa Meditation Center Austria in Vienna celebrated Buddha's Enlightenment and a change in Resident Teacher. After nine wonderful years in Vienna, numerous practitioners said farewell to Gen Kelsang Palden, who is moving to Berlin, and simultaneously welcomed Kelsang Sila as the new Teacher.
The auspicious occasion was marked by an Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja, attended by many practitioners from Vienna and the surrounding area. Following the ceremony, we expressed our gratitude to Gen Palden for his energy, care, and time in Austria, and for everything he has done for Kadam Dharma in Austria, especially in Vienna, under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. At the same time, we warmly welcomed Kelsang Sila as the new Teacher.
May this transition be auspicious and may Dharma continue to flourish in Vienna, Austria, Europe, and worldwide!
GEN DORNYING visits VAJRAPANI KMC in HUDDERSFIELD, UK
We had the wonderful good fortune at Vajrapani KMC Huddersfield to have Gen Dornying come to give us a public talk, Seeing Beyond Anxiety and Fear.
Over 70 people attended, with many regular Sangha and new students enjoying his skilful and light-hearted presentation, understanding the nature of our mind as, in essence, peaceful and clear. And with this understanding, we don't need to panic when painful feelings appear in the sky of our mind. We can accept them, experience and investigate their nature. In this way, we can gain control over our negative feelings and transform any adversity into spiritual growth.
A wonderful, blessed evening.
connecting to the wisdom of Je Tsongkhapa in arizona
Our meditation room was filled with peaceful concentration and heartfelt spiritual practice during our What is Heart Jewel? class, led by our kind and experienced Teacher, Gen Kelsang Lingpur. With her clear guidance and gentle presence, Gen Lingpur helped us explore how the Heart Jewel practice connects us to the wisdom of Je Tsongkhapa and the powerful protection of Dorje Shugden.
It was inspiring to see both new and returning students engaging deeply—reading, meditating, and contemplating the meaning of this essential daily practice. The joyful, quiet energy in the room reminded us of the strength we gain when we come together as a spiritual community.
Whether you're just beginning or continuing your journey in Kadampa Buddhism, the Heart Jewel practice offers profound support to clear obstacles and develop inner peace. We’re so grateful to Gen Lingpur for making these teachings accessible and practical for daily life.
