General Spiritual Director
Spring Festival 2026 Day 6
May 27, 2026
MAgical Empowerments in Spain, France and UK
Blessing empowerments were recently given in Spain, France, and UK—events that inspired faith, uplifted hearts, and renewed determination to practice Dharma.
A Magical Empowerment of 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara in Barcelona
We received the blessing empowerment of 1000-armed Avalokiteshvara given by Gen Kelsang Lochani with over 230 people in attendance at our urban center in Barcelona. People from Menorca, Zaragoza, Tarragona, and Girona also participated.
Gen Lochani shared teachings from Venerable Geshe-la on developing universal compassion towards all beings.
Thank you all for trusting in the power of compassion to transform our minds, our world, and thus attain permanent happiness.
A Weekend of Blessings and Inspiration in Montpellier
We had the great joy of receiving the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and the explanation of the practice of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka. Guided by Kadam Olivier, the Resident Teacher at KMC Montpellier, this special event helped everyone feel a deep connection with Venerable Geshe-la.
Prajnaparamita Empowerment in metz
A Peaceful Heart: Dissolving the Wounds of the Past
A look back at this beautiful weekend of the blessing empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita, granted by our Resident Teacher at KMC Metz, Gen Kelsang Konchog.
She shared profound teachings on emptiness to help us dissolve the wounds of the past, delivered with gentleness, lightness and warmth. It was a precious opportunity for nearly 50 people.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped prepare and participate in this rare and special event, and to Venerable Geshe-la for these deep and accessible teachings.
Blessing Empowerment of Guru Medicine Buddha in carlisle
On Saturday, November 8th, 28 fortunate people had the incredible good fortune to receive the blessing empowerment of Guru Medicine Buddha. In the weeks leading up to the event many kind volunteers joyfully engaged in making preparations - torma making, offerings, cleaning and so on.
With everything ready, and with Venerable Geshe-la at her heart, Gen Kelsang Lhachog our Resident Teacher, clearly and compassionately led us through the meditative blessing ceremony. For some people it was their first empowerment and visit to the center and they were touched by the experience.
After a warming lunch Gen Lhachog gave some commentary on the practice of Medicine Buddha Sadhana so that people could deepen their connection with Medicine Buddha. In particular, we learnt that all our suffering, both physical and mental, arises due to the effect of negative states of mind and that Buddha doctor, Medicine Guru, appears to show us the truth directly.
Thank you Venerable Geshe-la and Gen Lhachog for this special day.
