General Spiritual Director
Just a few days until the first festival of the year!
May 20, 2026
Away retreat: Harmony and profound peace
When they have the opportunity, Kadampa centers organize group retreats to allow their students the chance to enjoy more in-depth meditation. Here KMC Madison, KMC Chicago, KMC Indianapolis and KMC Bloomington in the US organized a Midwest Meditation Retreat & KMC London held a retreat at Nagarjuna KMC.
CREATING SPACE FOR PEACE AND LOVE IN THE US MIDWEST
Over Labor Day Weekend, Midwest Dharma centers hosted a relaxing meditation retreat to deepen our experience of love.
Over 70 practitioners from KMC Madison, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Bloomington gathered at the serene lakeside Lindenwood Resort in Indiana to enjoy teachings, meditation, and time together as a community.
Participants received inspiring guidance from our Resident Teachers, Gen Chokyi, Gen Zamling, and Gen Dorje. We learned how to create space for peace and love within our hearts so that it can naturally guide our lives and bring harmony to our relationships—effortlessly and with joy.
A Summer of Calm and Community at Nagarjuna KMC
After last year’s August away retreat to Nagarjuna KMC in Northamptonshire, the people of KMC London decided to make it an annual event and couldn't wait to go back this summer! On the last weekend of August, 27 people from KMC London participated in a retreat guided by our Resident Teacher, Gen Zoma. We explored meditations for a calm and clear mind inspired by Venerable Geshe-la’s advice. This retreat provided a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together in meditation.
Nagarjuna KMC at Thornby Hall provided a warm and inviting environment, with beautiful accommodation, 17 acres of woodlands, World Peace Cafe, and a gift shop.
We were lucky to enjoy a group walk through the beautiful grounds of Thornby Hall, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. The experience was so positive and the countdown is on for next summer’s retreat!
