General Spiritual Director
Preparations nearly complete – Summer Festival 2026
Jul 22, 2026
Preparations nearly complete
Summer Festival 2026
Behind the scenes, every corner of the Mother Center is alive with joyful activity as everyone prepares to welcome visitors with warmth and care. All areas are working at full capacity, filled with a spirit of dedication and cheerful effort.
INSPIRATIONAL GIFTS AND RITUAL ESSENTIALS AT THE FESTIVAL Shop
Every year during the International Kadampa Festivals, attendees from across the globe can discover a wonderful range of distinctive items at the festival shops. Tharpa items and meaningful gifts, offer support for daily practice, and essential ritual objects for centers.
Tharpa Shop getting ready
The Tharpa Festival Shop annually presents the latest editions of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's collected works in multiple languages, along with captivating artwork, inspiring posters, Buddha images, and sadhanas. This year for the Summer Festival 2026, Tharpa has produced new items including a collection of Images of Highest Yoga Tantra — Foil Art Card Set.
Gift shop Preparations & Items
The Summer Festival gift shop has some wonderful new additions this year. Alongside Tharpa's latest publications in multiple languages, you will find a beautiful range of Buddha statues, sadhanas, malas, offering bowls, and everything you need to support your spiritual practice.
This year we are also delighted to introduce Kadampa Style — a brand new collection featuring caps, hoodies, bags, purses, and a wide range of accessories, all designed to bring a touch of Kadampa inspiration into everyday life.
There is also a wonderful selection of meaningful gifts for family and friends. Whatever you are looking for, there is something for everyone — all carefully chosen to carry the blessings of the Festival home with you.
Exclusive New Kadampa Caps
Which one will you choose?
From the kitchens and guest accommodation to the gardens, the Temple, and the Festival stalls — all areas are working at full capacity, filled with the spirit of dedication and cheerful effort.
in the main building
in the Temple
