▲ On the afternoon of 19 September, around one thousand people filled the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío for a very special public talk, Peace of Mind in Difficult Times, with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. Gen-la is one of the closest disciples of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and served as General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition for 16 years.
Editors' Picks: Special moments from September
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world.
Granada Watch 07
Work is progressing on the convent in Granada, gradually transforming into a wonderful international Kadampa Dharma Center for Kadampa practitioners and the people of Granada. Recently, a long awaited crane was assembled throughout the night to help speed up the work. The transformation of the original church into a beautiful Meditation Hall is now well underway, while carefully preserving many of its stunning original features.
Creating Sacred Art for the 7th Temple
With hearts full of inspiration, more than 80 people gathered at Kadampa Meditation Center France for five special days of Buddhist art, creativity, and joyful collaboration. Through painting, gilding, and preparing sacred mantras, participants not only developed their artistic skills but also had the precious opportunity to contribute to the creation and beautification of sacred images for the 7th Temple for World Peace.
A Blessed Connection Across Two Continents
Practitioners in Brazil, Chile, and the United States came together to receive precious empowerments and teachings — connecting with the blessings of Buddha Shakyamuni, the Great Mother Prajnaparamita, and Buddha Maitreya, and bringing their wisdom into daily life.
Southern German Dharma Celebration in Karlsruhe
150 people gathered at the Anne Frank House in Karlsruhe and online for the Southern Germany Dharma Celebration. Blessed with glorious late-summer weather and a venue full of warmth and charm, participants received Medicine Buddha empowerment from Gen Kelsang Ananda, National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition in Germany.
Joyful Retreat & Open Days
Across the Kadampa community, recent events have brought people together in the spirit of love, connection, and shared spiritual purpose. From a joyful retreat in KMC Florida to inspiring Open Days and community gatherings in Malaga, these events offered opportunities to meditate, learn, connect with others, and experience the warmth of Kadampa community life.
Dharma Celebration at KMC New York Temple
From a special public talk in Boston to a joyful Dharma Celebration at the KMC New York Temple, practitioners and newcomers came together to receive precious teachings, connect with Sangha and bring Buddha’s wisdom into their lives.
Public Talk at Manjushri KMC with Gen-la Jampa
Our Resident Teacher and NKT General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, gave an inspiring hour-long talk entitled Peace is Possible. Many people attended, including those who had never visited Manjushri KMC or attended a Buddhist teaching before.
Swiss Dharma Celebration 2026
The Swiss Dharma Celebration 2026 at Kailash International Retreat Centre brought together friends from across Switzerland for a joyful weekend of empowerment, meditation, retreat, spiritual friendship, and peace of mind.
UK Dharma Celebration 2026
This year, UK Dharma Celebration took place over a sunny long weekend at the beautiful Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre in England with Kadam Bridget Heyes, the UK National Spiritual Director.
Volunteering for Fall Festival 2026
Be part of something truly special. In just a few weeks, Kadampa Meditation Center Spain in Malaga will welcome people from all around the world for the 2026 International Fall Festival – a very special opportunity to come together, connect with others and share in a meaningful spiritual experience.
