General Spiritual Director
Creating Peace Together: Outdoor Meditation Events in Spain and Canada
Jun 25, 2026
Creating Peace Together: Outdoor Meditation Events in Spain and Canada
Across Spain and Canada, Kadampa communities gathered outdoors to share meditation, prayer, and meaningful time together in natural surroundings. From beaches and mountains to parks and lakesides, these inspiring events brought newcomers and experienced practitioners together to cultivate inner peace, strengthen community connections, and create the causes for world peace.
Meditation on the Beach in Barcelona
On a beautiful sunny day, Sangha members and newcomers gathered on a sandy beach in Barcelona. An event organized by KMC Barcelona brought together dozens of people who sought to create inner peace through meditation.
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lochani inspired those present with Prayers for World Peace and a talk based on How to Transform Your Life by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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.
Sunday in the Foothills of Moncayo
Our first group outing of the year took Sangha of KMC Zaragoza to the foothills of Moncayo. We left the noise of the city behind to connect with nature, breathe in the fresh air, and share a meaningful day together.
We enjoyed a gentle walk, took time to stop and meditate, and shared a picnic in good company.
It feels magical when nature, meditation, and the energy of a spiritual community come together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a special day. We returned with our hearts full and our minds at peace.
Annual Walk for World Peace in Vancouver
At KMC Vancouver, we held our annual Walk for World Peace on a sunny Saturday in June. Participants made their way through the city, bustling with FIFA World Cup crowds, to beautiful Stanley Park, with its majestic trees and stunning ocean views.
We began with a motivational meditation led by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Delek, and concluded with a potluck lunch. It was a meaningful community event that helped create the causes for world peace while bringing together people from our various branch and center classes.
“Surrounded by community, compassion, wisdom, and kindness, I felt a deep sense of connection, with the understanding that every mindful step, no matter how small, contributes to a more peaceful world.”
“Walking in nature, meditating, and spending time with others reminded me of the importance of kindness, inner peace, and compassion.”
Meditation for Peace at Dow’s Lake Park
This past Saturday, Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa held a Meditation for Peace event at Dow’s Lake Park, guided by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen.
Gen Thekchen skillfully guided a meditation on the clarity of the mind, concluding with a contemplation on compassion for all those suffering in this world. Participants then engaged in the chanting of OM MANI PADME HUM, followed by a dedication for world peace.
Approximately 60 people attended, most of whom were new to the New Kadampa Tradition. A shared experience of profound peace could be felt throughout the gathering, creating a truly beautiful atmosphere. The conditions could not have been more serene, and even the weather cooperated.
Following the event, many of the newcomers expressed heartfelt gratitude and an interest in visiting the Centre in the future. Thank you to Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Kelsang Thekchen, and everyone who helped make this event possible, creating such a meaningful opportunity for so many people.
