General Spiritual Director
Post Spring Festival retreats in Spain
Jun 6, 2026
SPECIAL KADAMPA EVENTS in IRELAND, FRANCE, AND ARGENTINA
In Ireland, France, and Argentina, Kadampa communities came together to enjoy the great joy of Dharma in different ways. At the Irish Dharma Celebration, the Irish Sangha received Green Tara blessings, in France students took the Bodhisattva Vow and in Buenos Aires, many people joined in a walk and meditation.
Green Tara Blessings at the 2026 Irish Dharma Celebration
Over 100 people enjoyed the Empowerment of Green Tara with Kadam Bridget Heyes, the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for the UK and Ireland, at the 2026 Irish Dharma Celebration.
The beautifully grand yet rural setting in Co Down offered a peaceful and inspiring environment for Sangha from across the country to gather, receive profound and powerful teachings from our National Spiritual Director, and spend meaningful and joyful time together.
Retreat Month Concluded with Six Perfections and Bodhisattva Vows
On January 31 and February 1 at KMC Montpellier, we concluded our wonderful retreat month with teachings on how to integrate the practice of the Six Perfections into daily life, followed by the Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony. Thank you to Venerable Geshe-la, Resident Teacher Kadam Olivier, and all the participants and organizers!
KMC Argentina Shares Meditation with 180 People in Buenos Aires
At the beginning of February, KMC Argentina visited the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve in Buenos Aires, where they shared a walk, two guided meditations with beautiful teachings, and breakfast with more than 180 people.
Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rinchung, shared teachings on how to maintain a peaceful and happy mind, and guided two meditations for daily practice. She also explained what Buddhism is in general and Kadampa Buddhism in particular, introduced Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and invited participants to visit their nearest centers and branches. Everyone left very happy.
