General Spiritual Director
Spring Festival 2026 Day 6
May 27, 2026
Bonus Bulletin
24 october
Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa centers around the world.
Day Course in Birmingham with Gen Kelsang Norden
On Saturday, October 18th at KMC Birmingham a large group of students enjoyed a beautiful day course entitled, This Too Shall Pass with special guest Teacher, Gen Kelsang Norden.
Gen Norden skillfully and clearly presented Buddha's powerful teachings on death, impermanence and the existence of future lives. She began by quoting Buddha’s Vinaya Sutras:
The end of collection is dispersion.
The end of rising is falling.
The end of meeting is parting.
The end of birth is death. ”
This set a beautiful and meaningful tone for the day
We explored how meditating on these truths of impermanence gives us a big perspective on life's challenges and changes, which liberates us from worries and pain. Gen Norden encouraged us to zoom out of our current circumstance and recontextualise our current situation in the vastness of space and time. With this perspective, letting go of current preoccupations was easy and we were guided lightly through other topics of impermanence which further helped us to let go of grasping at any current circumstances or worries and allowed us to think of the preciousness of our current spiritual life and how this could change at any moment.
We also had time for paired discussion, and in the breaks people enjoyed catching up with Sangha over refreshments or taking a stroll in the autumnal atmosphere outside, which also taught us the truth about change and impermanence.
A Walk for Inner Peace in penang
‘Without INNER PEACE, outer peace is impossible’ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
In this degenerate time, we are constantly being bombarded by negative news in the world. To help make Geshe-la’s wisdom voice heard, our center organized a walk to promote the importance of cultivating inner peace. Even though it was just a small group of people participating in the walk, hundreds of people, in different areas, have supported this mission by wearing the T-shirts, printed with the quote ‘without inner peace, outer peace is impossible’, as a way of reminding each other of the importance of inner peace, a real solution to the sufferings of this world.
The journey to permanent inner peace began in the hearts of many people who read this quote for the first time through this blessed event. How wonderful!
POST-FALL FESTIVAL RETREAT AT KMC SEVILLE
From 17–19 October, practitioners gathered at KMC Seville for a post-Fall Festival retreat, guided by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Dargyey.
Following the structure of the Festival meditations, participants deepened their understanding and confidence in Dorje Shugden.
Finding Peace Within at Bolton Abbey
Last weekend at Bolton Abbey, Gen Päljin ran a two day retreat teaching us practical methods to tap into our very own lasting form of inner peace.
Through harnessing the power of meditation, we practiced cultivating an authentic experience of loving kindness, enabling us to recognize & let go of harmful states of mind, and replace them with more beneficial ones.
Many thanks to all who participated and helped make this a truly relaxing weekend.
Meditation and Nature: An Inspiring Encounter in Montpellier
Students from KMC Montpellier met in the countryside near Montpellier to enjoy some meditation combined with hiking. Several people came to discover meditation, some for the first time, in this relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
