KMC Granada – Geshe-la’s Vision Becoming a Reality
A precious opportunity to witness the compassionate vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche becoming a reality at the future Kadampa Meditation Center Granada.
Read MoreEarly January saw Kadampa centers worldwide host inspiring retreats, from Lamrim and Heart Jewel to life-transforming teachings. Students old and new gathered for meditation, community, and renewal, enjoying deep practice, shared meals, peaceful walks, and energy for the year ahead.
People were greeted by a sea of blue and gold at KMC Paris as they came to receive the blessing empowerment of Medicine Buddha. The assembly was joyful and curious to learn about this Buddha’s healing practice and how to apply it in daily life. A magnificent weekend to begin 2026!
The 2026 Australian Festival was held at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandenong Ranges, where Gen Kelsang Sangden granted the Vajrapani empowerment and taught practical methods for transforming adversity into spiritual power through joyful meditation and Dharma practice together.
Recently at Tharpaland KMC in Germany, Gen Kelsang Ananda granted the empowerment of Buddha Manjushri, teaching how Dharma protects and heals the mind. Participants cultivated wisdom, meditation, and gratitude for Venerable Geshe-la – a perfect beginning to 2026
The final part of our New Year’s celebrations at Kadampa centers takes us to Mexico! KMC Mexico, KMC Cuernavaca, KMC Guadalajara, Drolma KBC, and Menlha KBC share pictures of the retreats and celebrations organized at their centers. We wish for all beneficial activities to flourish around the world in this coming year of 2026!
In the second post showing New Year’s Eve celebrations we continue our journey to Kadampa centers across the world. Discover how KMC Spain, KMC Berlin, KMC Taiwan, Nagarjuna KMC Thornby Hall, KMC Rio de Janeiro, KMC Cologne, and Vajrapani KBC Johannesburg joyfully welcomed the arrival of 2026.
New Year celebrations at Kadampa centers united communities worldwide. In the first post showing these events, see how over 200 people gathered in the First Kadampa Temple for World Peace for teachings and prayers, alongside celebrations at KMC Madrid, KMC Colombia, Heruka KMC in Brazil, and a joyful New Year greeting from Atisha KMC, Darlington.
During the holiday period, practitioners across the United States gathered for three meaningful events: an inspiring Sunday class with Kadam Morten, an Amitayus empowerment and retreat with Gen Samten with Kadam Kyle, and joyful New Year’s Eve Amitayus prayers in Arizona, strengthening community, gratitude and shared spiritual purpose.
Celebrating an end-of-year retreat at Heruka KMC and welcoming a new Teacher at KMC Indaiatuba, bringing the Sangha together and starting the year with joy.
Over the festive period, Kadampa centers in Spain, the UK and the US hosted inspiring events on inner peace and connection. Gen Kelsang Chokga led a course at KMC Girona, while Kelsang Gema guided a purification retreat in Madrid. Gen Demo gave an evening talk at KMC Washington, and Kadam Lucy James led two public talks with guided meditations at KMC London, bringing clarity, calm and joy to all who attended.
