Foundation Programs at Kadampa Centers around the world
Nov 15, 2024
Last weekend Heruka KMC in London hosted a special online weekend course given by Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, called Building Inner Strength. Attended by almost 300 people, it was an extraordinary weekend that touched everyone’s heart in very deep ways. As we can see from the photos submitted by people taking part from their homes, it was both a joyful and meaningful event.
Though many centers are temporarily closed and thousands of Kadampas are under lockdown, more and more people are meeting Kadam Dharma as it is streamed directly into their homes. They are benefiting directly from a compassionate response that has arisen from the inconceivable kindness in the heart of the Venerable Spiritual Guide.
In his book Ocean of Nectar, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche says: To help us to contemplate the suffering of others, Chandrakirti introduces the analogy of the mechanism of a well. The plight of living beings in samsara has six points of similarity with the mechanism of a well:
With much of the country including the center under strict lockdown, the Argentina Dharma Celebration was transmitted online, with 170 fortunate ones signing up to take part.
Enjoy a meaningful and unforgettable time, with full access to the exquisite gardens and other facilities including the pool, World Peace Café, shop, delicious vegetarian meals and of course our beautiful Kadampa Temple with stunning statues.
270 people took part in the Northern Spain Dharma Celebration this last week hosted by KMC Barcelona, with the empowerment being given online by Gen Kelsang Chokga in Málaga
As the lockdown starts to ease in some countries, there are signs of more and more Kadampa centers re-opening – but online programs continue to flourish
During the recent US Festival, Gen-la Dekyong shared some encouragement she received from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche:
The revised dates of the Fall Festival 2020 have been announced
This weekend saw the first online empowerment arranged by KMC Roma in Italy with Resident Teacher Gen Cho granting the empowerment of Avalokiteshvara and giving teachings on compassion.