General Spiritual Director
Inspiring visits bring joy and meaning
Jun 12, 2026
In the US, Switzerland and Spain, Kadampa communities came together for empowerments and teachings. These events were joyful gatherings filled with love, happiness and inspiration.
Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment at KMC Texas
Buddha Shakyamuni empowerment at KMC Texas with Resident Teacher, Gen Wangpo
Recently, Kadampa Meditation Center Texas hosted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni, with 56 people attending to receive these precious blessings and deepen their connection with Guru Buddha Shakyamuni.
During the empowerment and the subsequent commentaries, participants contemplated the meaning of the Liberating Prayer, deepening their faith in Buddha and his teachings. This prayer is one of the many profound gifts given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to modern Kadampa disciples, helping practitioners increase their ability to fulfill both their own wishes and the wishes of others.
It was especially joyful that the event included Spanish translation, allowing students in our Spanish Program to enjoy Dharma in the language closest to their hearts.
Everyone enjoyed this meaningful opportunity to come together, receive Buddha Shakyamuni’s blessings, and strengthen their faith and spiritual practice.
THE BLESSINGS OF MOTHER TARA AT NALANDA KMC
On the last weekend of February the Sangha of KMC Nalanda had the opportunity to engage in a beautiful empowerment of Buddha Green Tara.
On Saturday, our kind Resident Teacher, Kelsang Ani, gave an inspiring introduction in the morning and granted the empowerment in the afternoon.
The first day finished with Wishfulfilling Jewel puja. On the second day, we received more teachings and concluded this beautiful event with the practice of Liberation from Sorrow
Wisdom Blesssings at KMC Barcelona
Over 220 people gathered this weekend for the special event Inner Light with Resident Teacher, Gen Lochani, held at the Kadampa Temple near Barcelona.
During the event, participants received the empowerment of Buddha Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, together with teachings and guided meditations on developing inner wisdom in daily life.
The atmosphere throughout the weekend was joyful and peaceful. People from many different backgrounds came together to meditate, receive blessings, and deepen their understanding of Buddha's teachings, while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings of the Temple.
Events like this offer a precious opportunity to connect with a spiritual community, learn practical methods to develop wisdom and compassion, and experience deep inner peace.
We would like to thank everyone who attended and all the volunteers who helped create such a meaningful and harmonious event.
We look forward to welcoming many people to future Kadampa meditation classes, courses, and retreats at KMC Barcelona. 🙏✨
