General Spiritual Director
Discover the Tharpa Summer Festival Shop
Jul 13, 2026
NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER Festival
Tharpa Shop
Discover the Tharpa Summer Festival Shop
The International Summer Festival 2026 is just 11 days away!
Don't miss the chance to explore the Tharpa online Festival Shop - now open for business.
FESTIVAL BOOKS FOR THE FIRST WEEK
Lamrim, The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
The heart of Kadampa Buddhism is the practice of Lamrim. This special presentation of Buddha’s teachings provides a clear, step-by-step guide that is easily integrated into modern daily life.
The following collection features the foundational books and commentaries dedicated to mastering these profound stages of the path.
FESTIVAL BOOKS FOR THE SECOND WEEK
Heruka & Vajrayogini
In his Sutra teachings Buddha gives us great encouragement to accomplish the ultimate goal of human life. This goal will be accomplished quickly through the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra. Tantra, also known as 'Secret Mantra' or 'Vajrayana', is a special method to purify our world, our self, our enjoyments and our activities; and if we put this method into practice we shall very quickly attain enlightenment.
In modern Kadampa Buddhism, this path is practiced through Heruka (the embodiment of ultimate bliss and compassion) and Vajrayogini (the embodiment of ultimate wisdom).
FESTIVAL SADHANAS
Here are the sadhanas (chanted prayers) that may be referred to during the Festival. All available in print, ebook, and audio format.
THARPA FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Practice of the Eight Lines of Praise
The New Guide to Dakini Land - MP3 AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOAD
Essence of Vajrayana - MP3 AUDIOBOOK
NEW AND INSPIRING RELEASES
Images of Highest Yoga Tantra - Foil Art Card Set
Deepen your daily practice and connection to the deities with this exquisite collection of Highest Yoga Tantra art cards. Perfect for a personal shrine, study, or as an inspirational gift, each card beautifully depicts a vital figure or symbol from Buddha’s profound method for swiftly attaining enlightenment.
Printed on premium, artist-quality card, every image is elegantly rendered in vibrant, multi-coloured metallic foil that catches the light beautifully. To support your contemplation and practice, the reverse side of each card features a dedicated description, sacred verse, or mantra.
This set includes:
- Buddha Vajradhara & Buddha Vajradharma
- Hero Vajradharma
- Heruka & Vajrayogini
- Kinkara
- Vajrasattva Father and Mother
- The Letter BAM and Mantra Rosary of Buddha Vajrayogini
Tharpa Calendar 2027 - Kadampa Temples for World Peace
Discover the sacred beauty of the six Kadampa Temples for World Peace (and have a sneak preview of the seventh!) with this inspiring 2027 calendar. Each temple, designed according to the architecture of the enlightened Pure Lands, represents a step on the journey to complete purity and enlightenment.
