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Wonderful times with visiting teachers
During November, Kadampa centers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and France hosted various inspiring events. Enjoying public talks, retreats and day courses, practitioners gathered together, and each event reflected the dedication of the local Sangha and the visiting Teachers who shared these precious teachings.
Gen Kelsang Eupamé Shares Teachings on Emptiness and the Eleven Reversals in Paris
KMC Paris was honored to receive Gen Kelsang Eupamé, National Spiritual Director for France. His public talk, Emptiness: A New Way of Looking at Life, gathered 123 people in person and online, offering clear and practical insights. The next day, more than 90 people attended the first session of a retreat on the Eleven Reversals. Gen Eupamé guided the opening day, and the retreat continued with Gen Kelsang Tonpa, the Resident Teacher of KMC Paris, giving participants the chance to deepen their experience of these profound instructions.
Western Canada Welcomes Gen Demo for a Public Talk
Early November was a special time for Western Canada, as we welcomed guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo to give a public talk in Vancouver on November 6th. Despite the dark and rainy evening, nearly 100 people filled Heritage Hall to hear Gen Demo speak on The Power of a Calm Mind. Many attendees were new to Kadampa teachings and shared how moved they felt by her explanation of transforming difficulties into growth. This was followed by the Western Canada Dharma Celebration.
Reflecting on Death and the Nature of the Mind with Gen Gomlam at KMC Georgia
At KMC Georgia, practitioners gathered for a weekend of teachings with Gen Kelsang Gomlam on the topic of death and dying. She guided attendees to contemplate what the mind truly is and what continues after death. Through this understanding, she showed how wisdom and compassion can grow in everyday life. The meditation room was full, and participants expressed heartfelt appreciation for the clarity and beauty of the teachings and the efforts of the volunteers.
Exploring Emptiness with Gen Jigme at KMC Nottingham
On November 23rd, KMC Nottingham welcomed Gen Jigme, Resident Teacher at Bodhisattva KMC in Brighton. He taught a one day course on emptiness, exploring this profound topic with clarity, humor, and depth. Participants expressed deep gratitude for the accessible and powerful explanation he provided.
