The practice of Purification is one of the four great preliminary guides. The practice of Meditation and Recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva is a powerful method for purifying our mind and actions. Recently KMC Montpellier in France, KMC Valencia in Spain and Vajrapani KBC in South Africa engaged in this wonderful purification practice, organising retreats at their centres.

Arya Tara, the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas is one of the main Kadampa Deities known for her swiftness in helping. In recent days, the two main centers in Argentina, KMC Argentina and KMC Cordoba, enjoyed engaging in retreats of Green Tara.

December saw empowerments in all corners of the globe, from South Africa and New Zealand where it is summertime to wintery Switzerland. Regardless of the season, students enjoyed the warmth of Buddha’s blessings coming into their lives.

Through contemplating and meditating on the meaning of Buddhist teachings, we gain access to deeper states of peace. Retreats at Kailash IRC in Switzerland, KMC Georgia and KMC North Carolina in the US and Lamrim KBC Lyon in France offered space to reflect and develop new, beneficial ways to look at our lives.