Special Events Bring Communities Together
From meditation and community gatherings to inspiring events, KMC Indianapolis, KMC Chicago, KMC Madison, KMC Montpellier, and KMC Manchester offered many opportunities to discover inner peace.
Read MoreBoth new and exisiting practioners from across France gather at the KMC France for the empowerment of the wisdom Buddha, Manjushri, as well as practical teachings from Gen-la Sangden, Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
On the first weekend in April, the German Sangha gathered in Tharpaland KMC for the annual German Dharma Celebration with Gen Ananda.
Practitioners from across Europe gathered at Kailash International Retreat Centre in the Swiss Alps for the Swiss, Italian, and Austrian Dharma Festival 2026, receiving the Blessing Empowerment of Buddha White Tara — the Buddha of long life, wisdom, and good fortune — with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang.
Today we honor Buddha Shakyamuni, who perfected his wisdom and compassion with the sole purpose of liberating all living beings from their suffering. Through his perfect attainment and profound teachings, he leads all living beings from the suffering of samsara to the lasting joy of enlightenment.
The first Saturday of April of each year is NKT Day, during which we celebrate the founding of the New Kadampa Tradition by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991 — this year marking 35 years of Kadam Dharma flourishing throughout the world. Kadampa centers around the world organize special retreats, events and prayers.
During the Spanish Festival 2026, around 500 people gathered — both in person at KMC Spain and online from many different countries from all over the worlds — to share a truly meaningful spiritual experience.
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa becomes the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Tomorrow, on the auspicious day of the 10th of April 2026, as the role of General Spiritual Director passes from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong to Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, we can clearly see the extraordinary skill of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
When they have the opportunity, Kadampa centers organize group retreats to allow their students the chance to enjoy more in-depth meditation. Here KMC Monterrey, KMC Quebec (Canada), KMC Canada and KMC Heruka in Brazil.
Kadampa communities in the UK and Canada gather together at their centres to receive blessing empowerments from their Resident Teachers.
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