Enjoy the magic

Help create a festival

One of the most inspiring aspects of Geshe-la’s vision for flourishing modern Kadampa Buddhism is that everyone participates, and the Festivals are created entirely through the good hearts of those involved.

Extend your stay at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre before or after the Festival

Share in the extraordinary experience of creating a Festival from the ground up. Almost like magic it appears, to welcome thousands of people from around the world.

Extend your stay at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre before or after the Festival

Share in the extraordinary experience of creating a Festival from the ground up. Almost like magic it appears, to welcome thousands of people from around the world.

You are warmly invited to extend your stay at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre by one or two weeks before the Festival begins.

This is a precious opportunity to immerse yourself in the peaceful, uplifting atmosphere of this sacred place and to share in the extraordinary experience of creating a Festival from the ground up. Almost like magic, it gradually takes shape — rising from quiet preparation into a vibrant, joyful gathering that welcomes thousands of people from around the world.

Become part of something truly meaningful by helping to create the conditions for others to find inspiration, connection, and inner peace.

You are warmly invited to extend your stay at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre by one or two weeks before the Festival begins.

Become part of something truly meaningful by helping to create the conditions for others to find inspiration, connection, and inner peace.

Apply to volunteer

DURING THE FESTIVAL:
Be part of the magic that makes the Festival run with such warmth and joy. From welcoming guests at registration, preparing nourishing vegetarian meals, serving at the World Peace Café, guiding and seating attendees in the Temple, making offerings in the Temple, or simply offering your time wherever it's needed — every act of service is a beautiful expression of kindness and cherishing others.

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AFTER THE FESTIVAL:
You are also welcome to stay a few days after the Festival ends to help with the clear-up. A quiet and deeply meaningful time to contribute, gently bringing the Festival to a close while remaining immersed in the peaceful and special atmosphere of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre.

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Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is an integral and extremely rewarding part of the Festival experience. You get the opportunity to engage in meaningful, joyful work together with others from all over the world. Through giving your time freely and cherishing others attending the Festival you can experience directly how this not only benefits others but makes you feel happy and fulfilled.

In every aspect of the Festival - the initial registration, the home-made vegetarian meals, the smiling baristas at the World Peace Cafe, the Festival first-aiders, the stewards seating people, those arranging the beautiful offerings in the Temple, the cleaning teams and others - the kindness and interconnectedness just go on and on!

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of Festival life through volunteering and to witness in action Buddha's vision of a vibrant society based on kindness and cherishing.

Many opportunities

For those who are able to offer some voluntary work there are many opportunities from undertaking major tasks to contributing in small ways.

Often volunteer teams are organised by local Kadampa centres before the Festival begins, and throughout the Festival there is a volunteer desk where you can go whenever you have some available time.

Please contact your local centre for more information if you want to join their volunteer team.

If you wish to apply to volunteer before arriving at the Festival please use the button below to add your details.