Empowerments Across Europe: France, Germany, and the UK

As January retreats ended, Kadampa centers across Europe hosted joyful empowerments. At Vajravarahi KMC in Toulouse, students received Vajrapani empowerment while KMC Stuttgart and Odiyana KMC in the UK offered the blessing empowerment of Green Tara.

Vajrapani Empowerment Brings Sangha Together in Toulouse

On the last weekend of January 2026, Vajravarahi KMC in Toulouse (France) welcomed more than 45 members of its Sangha for a Vajrapani empowerment granted by the Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Sangye.

Community members from Villefranche-de-Lauragais, Carcassonne, and even Brive were in attendance. We experienced an extremely precious, peaceful, and powerful day. It was a wonderful opportunity to receive blessings and come together.

Green Tara Empowerment at KMC Stuttgart

At the end of January, at KMC Stuttgart we received a very special and wonderful empowerment - the blessing empowerment of Buddha Green Tara, the manifestation of the supreme wisdom of all Buddhas.

Everyone enjoyed the warm and peaceful atmosphere at the center, especially the beautiful commentaries from our Resident Teacher, Jörg Meerholz. He explained the meaning of the praises to Arya Tara and showed how deeply we can rely on our Protector, Arya Tara. She is always there for us when we open our hearts.

Many thanks to Venerable Geshe-la and to everyone who made this precious gathering possible!

the Blessing Empowerment of Arya Tara at Odiyana KMC

The community at Odiyana KMC was fortunate to receive the blessing empowerment of Arya Tara this February. With the inspiring guidance of our Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chokyong, we learned how to move closer to - and eventually become - Arya Tara.

The Sangha community came together, with many working tirelessly to make it a special day for everyone. The day was well attended and enjoyed by all.