Kadampa communities in New Zealand, Austria, and beyond enjoyed deeply meaningful gatherings at the end of April. From Vajrasattva and Vajrapani empowerments to teachings on karma and overcoming attachment, practitioners strengthened their inner peace and spiritual confidence, leaving them inspired to rely upon Dharma and make their lives increasingly meaningful for the benefit of others.
Over 400 Kadampas gathered at Kadampa Meditation Center New York for the US National Festival with Gen-la Khyenrab, receiving the Prajnaparamita empowerment, oral transmission of the Essence of Wisdom Sutra, and practical guidance on integrating wisdom and compassion into daily life.
In this post we share information about all the retreats taking place at centers worldwide, offering students an opportunity to deepen their experience of the teachings from the Spring Festival 2026
Kadampa practitioners from across Brazil gathered at KMC Brazil for the 2026 Brazilian Dharma Celebration, receiving the empowerment of Dorje Shugden from National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Mudita. Everyone felt renewed inspiration to protect their minds and progress toward enlightenment.
Participants at KMC Mallorca enjoyed a series of meaningful events, including a mala-making workshop, a special course on letting go of worry, and a meditation walk in nature. Through practical teachings, creative activities, and guided meditation, everyone experienced greater inner peace, connection, and inspiration for daily spiritual practice.
Dharma practitioners gathered in Mexico and Hong Kong for deeply inspiring celebrations centered on Buddha Vajrasattva. Through blessing empowerments, teachings on karma and purification, and guided meditations, participants strengthened their confidence in spiritual practice, purified negativities, and returned home with renewed inspiration to cultivate a pure mind and benefit others.
Recent events in the US, UK and Mexico help participants to integrate the meaningful teachings of Buddha into their daily lives.
In peaceful surroundings, away retreats allow us to nurture compassion and connect more deeply with others. Here are two away retreats organized by KMC Colombia and KMC Georgia.
Special events weave deeper connections within the Kadampa Sangha and create closer communities. They also offer the local Sangha the opportunity to meet visiting Teachers and receive their inspiration. Here are some activities at KMC Mexico, KMC Valencia in Spain, KMC Sydney in Australia and Maitreya KBC in the UK.
The community of Manjushri KMC had a fun time together cleaning the Temple and priory and tidying up the grounds. Followed by a visit from Kadampas acroos the UK for Spring Festival preparations.
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