Here in this post KMC Tampa Bay (US), KMC Birmingham (UK), KMC Brisbane (Australia), Bodhisattva KBC in Toluca (Mexico) and Bodhisattva KBC in Tarragona (Spain)
Nyungnay practice is a special purification ritual that is done over two days as a group practice in Kadampa centers to celebrate Buddha Shakyamuni’s attainment of enlightenment.
Two recent Dharma Celebrations in Argentina and the US featured the Green Tara empowerment and commentaries on the Liberation from Sorrow practice. We deeply rejoice that her powerful blessings are being shared throughout the Americas to bring peace and refuge to beings in this world.
Kadampa communities in Paris and London recently welcomed Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Sangden while Kadampas in Barcelona and Girona welcomed retired Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kunsang.
Both new and exisiting practioners from across France gather at the KMC France for the empowerment of the wisdom Buddha, Manjushri, as well as practical teachings from Gen-la Sangden, Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
On the first weekend in April, the German Sangha gathered in Tharpaland KMC for the annual German Dharma Celebration with Gen Ananda.
Practitioners from across Europe gathered at Kailash International Retreat Centre in the Swiss Alps for the Swiss, Italian, and Austrian Dharma Festival 2026, receiving the Blessing Empowerment of Buddha White Tara — the Buddha of long life, wisdom, and good fortune — with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang.
Today we honor Buddha Shakyamuni, who perfected his wisdom and compassion with the sole purpose of liberating all living beings from their suffering. Through his perfect attainment and profound teachings, he leads all living beings from the suffering of samsara to the lasting joy of enlightenment.
The first Saturday of April of each year is NKT Day, during which we celebrate the founding of the New Kadampa Tradition by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991 — this year marking 35 years of Kadam Dharma flourishing throughout the world. Kadampa centers around the world organize special retreats, events and prayers.
During the Spanish Festival 2026, around 500 people gathered — both in person at KMC Spain and online from many different countries from all over the worlds — to share a truly meaningful spiritual experience.
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At the 2026 International Fall Festival, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will grant the empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa and give teachings on how to develop and strengthen our faith in our Spiritual Guide.
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