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NKT Day Celebrations 2026

April 14, 2026

The first Saturday of April of each year is NKT Day, during which we celebrate the founding of the New Kadampa Tradition by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991 — this year marking 35 years of Kadam Dharma flourishing throughout the world. Kadampa centers around the world organize special retreats, events and prayers.

Spanish National Festival 2026

April 12, 2026

During the Spanish Festival 2026, around 500 people gathered — both in person at KMC Spain and online from many different countries from all over the worlds — to share a truly meaningful spiritual experience.

Welcome to the new General Spiritual Director

April 10, 2026

Gen-la Kelsang Jampa becomes the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.

From generation to generation

April 9, 2026

Tomorrow, on the auspicious day of the 10th of April 2026, as the role of General Spiritual Director passes from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong to Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, we can clearly see the extraordinary skill of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Finding Peace in Away Retreats

April 9, 2026

When they have the opportunity, Kadampa centers organize group retreats to allow their students the chance to enjoy more in-depth meditation. Here KMC Monterrey, KMC Quebec (Canada), KMC Canada and KMC Heruka in Brazil.

Healing the mind through wisdom & blessings

April 8, 2026

Kadampa communities in the UK and Canada gather together at their centres to receive blessing empowerments from their Resident Teachers.

Celebrating Dharma in Malaysia and Scotland

April 7, 2026

Kadampa communities gather on opposite sides of the world for the South East Asian and Scottish Dharma Celebrations.

Granada Watch ~ 5

April 6, 2026

Work continues at a steady pace, consolidating each phase of the project with visible progress across all areas of the site.

NKT Day 2026 – Rejoicing In Our Guru’s kindness

April 4, 2026

The first Saturday of April is NKT Day — a time to celebrate the extraordinary kindness of our Spiritual Guide and Founder, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, who in 1991 founded the New Kadampa Tradition. We can take this opportunity to reflect on and rejoice in the flourishing of Kadam Dharma throughout the world.

Receiving Tara’s Blessings in the US and the UK

April 3, 2026

Across centers in the United States and the United Kingdom, practitioners gathered to receive the blessing empowerment of Green Tara.
Through these precious events, many deepened their faith, strengthened their connection with Tara and found inspiration.

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