General Spiritual Director
Creating opportunities to meet Dharma
Jun 22, 2026
Creating opportunities to meet Dharma
Through a variety of inspiring activities, KMC Spain, IKRC Grand Canyon, KMC Arizona and KMC Munich created opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with Buddha’s teachings.
KAdampa Temple in malaga:
Celebrating 4 Years of Peace, Community, and Volunteering
This past Sunday, our Temple was filled with an extraordinary energy. We celebrated our 4th Anniversary, welcoming over 250 people who joined us for a beautiful afternoon of meditation, guided tour, a raffle and the grand opening of our new café.
Seeing the Temple filled with smiling faces and a shared wish for inner peace was deeply moving. However, the magic of this anniversary didn't just happen yesterday. It began days before, behind the scenes, fueled by an immense and beautiful force: our wonderful volunteers.
A Kadampa Temple is more than just a beautiful building; it is a living, breathing community. In the days leading up to the anniversary, our resident community and local practitioners came together with a single, compassionate goal: to prepare this spiritual sanctuary for everyone who would visit. The warmth of the community was palpable, especially as we shared conversations and refreshments in our newly inaugurated café area.
This beautiful celebration marks four years of providing a spiritual refuge for the modern world, made possible only through the shared vision and generosity of everyone involved and our beloved Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This milestone serves as an inspiring reminder that when we unite with a compassionate purpose, we create a meaningful space where inner peace can flourish for many years to come.
A Joyful Community Fun Fair at IKRC Grand Canyon
Recently, IKRC Grand Canyon hosted its fourth annual Fun Fair, welcoming families, friends, and local residents for a joyful day of community connection.
Visitors enjoyed live music performed by Sangha musicians, temple tours, guided meditations, face painting, games, a bouncy house, refreshments from the World Peace Café, and even special activities with the local fire department. The event created a warm and welcoming atmosphere where people of all ages could relax, have fun, and experience the peaceful environment of the Temple.
It was a wonderful opportunity to bring the local community together and introduce many people to the benefits of meditation, inner peace, and Kadampa Buddhism.
Celebrating 30 Years of KMC Munich
Recently, KMC Munich celebrated the 30th anniversary of its official registration as a non-profit organisation, marking three decades of bringing Buddha’s teachings to the local community.
The celebration included an inspiring public talk, From the Head into the Heart, given by Gen Kelsang Ananda. The event brought together long-time Sangha members, former teachers, and friends of the centre, creating a joyful opportunity to reflect on the many people who have benefited from Kadam Dharma over the past 30 years.
Following the talk, participants enjoyed refreshments, a special video looking back on the centre’s history, and a weekend retreat on the Eight Verses of Mind Training. It was a meaningful celebration filled with gratitude, inspiration, and rejoicing in the flourishing of Kadam Dharma in Munich.
Center Cherishing at KMC Arizona
Recently, our community at KMC Arizona came together for a joyful Center Cherishing day. Volunteers worked hard both indoors and outdoors—cleaning, painting, gardening, organizing, and helping beautify the Center in many ways. It was wonderful to see so many people contributing with happy minds and a sincere wish to help make the Center a peaceful and welcoming place for everyone. We are very grateful for our kind community and their heartfelt effort.
