Foundation Programs at Kadampa Centers around the world
Nov 15, 2024
Last weekend, nearly 30 people listened to and contemplated Advice from Atisha’s Heart in the peaceful, green environment of a retreat center in St. Calixte.
Journey with us to the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston, England, home to the inspiring International Spring Festival 2023. This video gives you a glimpse into the heart of this remarkable place, where Venerable Geshe-la first began sharing the wisdom of profound Dharma.
The sangha from the Spanish centers of KMC Albacete and Avalokiteshvara KBC in Huelva have been enjoying spring with their spiritual friends. Combining their courses with outdoor meditations and walks in beautiful locations, they have enjoyed the chance to build their sangha community.
Living a peaceful and compassionate way of life The vows and commitments of Kadampa Buddhism are guidelines for living a peaceful and compassionate way of life. They are methods to solve our own and others problems and to make ourself and others happy. There are three types of vows and commitments: the Pratimoksha vows, which … Read more
IKRC Menorca hosted Nagarjuna KMC for a retreat guided by Kadam Bridget Heyes entitled “Calming the mind: a Buddhist approach”.
Preparations for the NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival 2023 at Manjushri KMC have been meticulously in progress for several months. A collective effort has been made, drawing together the entire Manjushri KMC community comprising residents, local volunteers, ITTP students, and volunteering visitors, as well as many UK Dharma Centres all unified with the shared goal of realizing this auspicious event.
The Tharpa Festival Shop is a key part of the International Spring Festival 2023 experience. It provides everything you need to support your spiritual practice during the Festival and beyond. New products include a special recording by Venerable Geshe-la, practice cards, a guide to water offerings, Buddhist symbols, and much more. Explore the festival shop today.
Read about some of the other wonderful activities taking place throughout the world last week
GRAND CANYON, KAILASH, THARPALAND, TAMPA BAY, NEW YORK, FRASER VALLEY, VANCOUVER, TORONTO, HONG KONG
This past weekend marked the first retreat at Kadampa Meditation Centre México, in the new custom built temple. The Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Sangden guided four meditation sessions where the participants had the opportunity to contemplate and put into practice the fundamentals of meditation.
In this video Gen-la Kunsang talks about the power of gathering together with a shared goal, particularly at International Kadampa Festivals like the upcoming Spring Festival 2023. Sharing stories from past gatherings, she emphasizes the positive effect of such unity on all those involved and even those who simply observe.