General Spiritual Director
Day 4 ~ Practicing for Others
Jul 28, 2026
Gen-la Sangden helps us to take to heart Venerable Geshe-la’s advice that during this spiritual holiday we should learn how to make ourselves happy and that cherishing others is the method for doing this.
The day begins with a morning meditation on the first Lamrim meditation that we learned about yesterday, the preciousness of our human life. Using the Festival teachings and Venerable Geshe-la’s words to help us to contemplate the purpose of the meditation which is to encourage us to take the real meaning of our human lives through practicing Dharma purely and sincerely.
The first full day of the festival starts with a very peaceful morning meditation. The temple is full of happy campers and Kadampas enjoying the opportunity to meditate in a great assembly.
Today is a special day in our Kadampa calendar. It is the Summer Festival 2026 ordination ceremony and the Temple is filled with the international community of ordained Sangha and 9 new ordainees who are receiving ordination from Gen-la Khyenrab.
Behind the scenes, every corner of the Mother Centre is alive with joyful activity as everyone prepares to welcome visitors with warmth and care. All areas are working at full capacity, filled with a spirit of dedication and cheerful effort.
On Sunday, Resident Teachers participating in the International Teacher Training Program took a break from their studies to help with the Summer Festival Preparations.
Across the world, Kadampa Centers continue to create spaces where people can deepen their meditation practice, learn practical wisdom, and enjoy warm, welcoming community events.
KMC Argentina has joyfully opened its new home in Buenos Aires, creating a larger and more welcoming space for meditation, study, and community. This exciting new chapter will help Kadam Dharma flourish and benefit many people for years to come.
After several weeks of dedicated work, a joyful and harmonious atmosphere continues to fill KMC France as the Resident Teachers and community work, volunteer, and pray together.
The Resident Teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition have gather together at their spiritual home, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, to participate in an annual International Teacher Training Program (ITTP).
