At this time of year, many Kadampa centers around the world come together to celebrate the end of year and enjoy time with their communities. Here is a glimpse of the festive season at Manjushri KMC, KMC Chile, KMC Munich in Germany and Nagarjuna KMC in the UK.
Kadampa centers have hosted inspiring events worldwide, including a transformative retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a “Closing Cycles” event in Mexico and in Paris, Gen Dechen from KMC Lille led a joyful meditation day. These events all reflect the global Kadampa community’s dedication to spiritual growth and connection.
On the December holiday weekend, people from all over Spain gathered at KMC Spain for the National Dharma Celebration 2024 at the Kadampa Temple for World Peace in Malaga. Over 500 students (in person and online) received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Manjushri from National Spiritual Director, Gen Kelsang Chokga.
From the transformative blessings of Medicine Buddha at KMC Peru to celebrating the eighth anniversary of KMC Colombia, and a heartfelt retreat with Green Tara at KMC Cordoba, this weekend brought profound moments of spiritual connection in South America.
Last weekend on November, 190 Kadampas from all over Germany participated in the German Festival with Gen-la Kunsang in a beautiful, wintry Tharpaland KMC.
Recently the Sangha from the Nordic region of Europe gathered at Kadampa Meditation Center Copenhagen for the Nordic Dharma Celebration, and Kadampa Meditation Center France hosted the French Dharma Celebration 2024.
The third Dharma Celebration of Canada with Gen-la Jampa took place last weekend in Toronto. Dharma centers from across Ontario gathered at the national center, KMC Canada, to celebrate Buddha’s wisdom teachings.
Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa centers around the world.
In this post IKRC Grand Canyon (US), KMC Colombia in Bogota, KMC Sheffield (UK), and Vajrapani KBC (South Africa).
The weekend course Dreams and Their Meaning with Gen Kelsang Lochani in Barcelona inspired participants to explore the dream mind and cultivate the wish to purify our minds. At The World Peace Temple in London, Gen Zoma led a powerful Green Tara empowerment, filling the space with blessings and wisdom. Meanwhile, KMC Basel hosted a beautiful Green Tara empowerment, bringing the community together in a joyful day of spiritual connection and inspiration.
Gen-la Khyenrab’s auspicious visit to Scotland included visits for the first time to KMC Aberdeen and a special weekend at KMC Edinburgh. Everyone felt very inspired to go deeper on the spiritual path.
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