Kadampa Festivals always conclude with a short but powerful retreat on the teachings we have received. Gen-la Sangden guides us to clear objects of meditation, emphasising developing cherishing love and compassion.
Over two sessions today Gen-la Khyenrab completes the teachings, sharing oral instructions and Geshe-la’s essential teachings on the Eight Verses of Training the Mind originally composed almost 1000 years ago.
Today many hundreds of monks and nuns gathered in the temple at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre for the Spring Festival Ordination Ceremony with Gen-la Jampa, with nine new Ordained Sangha appearing.
With only a few days until the Spring Festival starts, Manjushri KMC has been a hive of joyful activity.
Learning to purify the mind in Paris with Gen Tonpa, a retreat in the Vosges mountains with Gen Konchog, and meditating in the Montpellier countryside with Kadam Olivier!
The communities of KMC Wales, KMC Liverpool, Vajrasattva KMC, Samudra KBC and Naropa KBC gather together to receive blessing empowerments from their Resident Teachers.
Three inspiring visits brought joy and meaningful moments to Kadampa communities. Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong visited KMC Granada, Gen Kelsang Eupame shared teachings in Nice, France, and Eva Pérez visited KMC Alicante, bringing inspiration and encouragement to all who attended.
For the first time, the Tharpa Argentina participated in the Buenos Aires Book Fair, one of the five most important book fairs in the world. Meanwhile, at KMC Cordoba, practitioners received the blessing empowerment of Arya Avalokiteshvara during a joyful and inspiring event.
Kadampa communities in the US and Europe make time to share short spiritual holidays together and take Dharma deeper into their hearts.
Kadampa practitioners gathered in Montreal for the Canadian National Festival 2026 with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, following a well-attended public talk on inner peace. Participants received the blessing empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita and profound teachings on wisdom and compassion, enjoying a deeply inspiring and joyful reunion of the Canadian Sangha.
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After this year’s International Fall Festival, Kadampa centers across Europe held post-festival retreats to carry its inspiration into daily life. At KMC Alicante, Kailash IRC and KMC Toulouse, participants enjoyed clear teachings, peaceful stillness and warm Sangha connections. They left grateful for…
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