Over the weekend of November 28-30, a very special and auspicious event took place in Cologne: the very first Western Germany Dharma Celebration, combined with the official opening of Kadampa Meditation Center Cologne.
Experience the joy of studying and practicing the pure teachings of Buddha at Kadampa Meditation Centers around the world. Here KMC Heruka (Brazil) and KMC Albacete (Spain) held purification retreats and KMC Glasgow and KMC Madrid offered courses with visitings Teachers.
Last weekend, over 320 people from all over France gathered at Kadampa Meditation Center France, our national center, to celebrate the 2025 Dharma Celebration together.
Weekend meditation retreats offer a unique opportunity to find peace of mind, gain a fresh perspective and explore practical ways of thinking for a happier, more meaningful life. Here we visit two away retreats at Kailash IRC and a purification retreat at KMC Glasgow.
“Now is the time to purify”
Hundreds of Kadampas from near and far gathered at our Mother Center to hear Gen-la Dekyong share teachings on Vajrasattva purification. The joy of listening and practicing together filled the Temple in these early days of winter.
People from all over Brazil joined the National Brazilian Festival 2025 at the Temple for World Peace, Kadampa Meditation Center Brazil. Practitioners gathered to receive special blessings from Gen-la Jampa, NKT Deputy General Spiritual Director, who traveled to South America to grant the empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva.
During November, Kadampa centers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and France hosted various inspiring events. Enjoying public talks, retreats and day courses, practitioners gathered together, and each event reflected the dedication of the local Sangha and the visiting Teachers who shared these precious teachings.
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the months of October to November.
Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa centers around the world.
Centers throughout South America hosted events recently, bringing together both new and experienced practitioners to delight in the experience of Dharma. Here are highlights from events in Antofagasta and Concepción in Chile, as well as in Colombia and Buenos Aires.
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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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