Granada Watch ~ 7
Work is progressing on the convent in Granada, gradually transforming into a wonderful international Kadampa Dharma Centre for Kadampa practitioners and the people of Granada.
Read MoreWork is progressing on the convent in Granada, gradually transforming into a wonderful international Kadampa Dharma Centre for Kadampa practitioners and the people of Granada.
After the Fall Festival, Kadampa centers around the world will hold post-Festival retreats, offering practitioners precious opportunities to take the teachings deeper into their hearts through meditation and practice.
We made history for Kadam Dharma in Spain, when nearly one thousand people filled the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío in Madrid for a very special public talk with Gen-la Dekyong.
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.
This September saw many students traveling to receive empowerments: Portuguese and Spanish practitioners converged on Porto, Barcelona Sangha drove to Girona, and Southeastern U.S. members crossed states to reach Atlanta. Across four countries, distance wasn’t a barrier to practitioners enjoying teachings and empowerments.
Over the weekend of 11–13 September, just under 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. He also gave three inspiring teachings, offering valuable guidance for their personal practice.
Discover the story and significance behind Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day, and why this special day is considered a powerful opportunity to create virtue. In this inspiring explanation, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche shares the meaning of Buddha’s summer retreat, his visit to the Heaven of the Thirty-three, and the profound kindness of Buddha Shakyamuni in bringing the wisdom of Dharma to the world. The talk also explains how we can remember Buddha’s kindness and dedicate our virtues to his greatest wish – that all living beings find lasting freedom from suffering and attain enlightenment.
From meditation and community gatherings to inspiring events, KMC Indianapolis, KMC Chicago, KMC Madison, KMC Montpellier, and KMC Manchester offered many opportunities to discover inner peace.
The Kadampa community continues to come together in joyful and meaningful ways, finding inspiration, inner peace, and strength through meditation and spiritual practice. From receiving the special blessings of Medicine Buddha in Mexico to enjoying a peaceful retreat in the US Mid-Atlantic region, these special gatherings offer inspiration, practical tools for daily life, and the joy of practicing together.
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.
