Throughout the Kadampa world learning the essential lineage of Buddhist sacred art and ritual skills continues, with new generations of practitioners taking their first steps in learning to paint Buddha images or craft traditional Buddhist tormas.
As January ended, students of KMC Deuachen were rejoicing in the completion of their close retreat of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka. Meanwhile over 10,000km away, students of KMC Chile were very happy to be starting their close retreat!
The International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon is part way through its 2024 Mountain Retreat. Over 80 retreaters participated in the first three weeks led by KMC-NYC Resident Teacher Kadam Morten Clausen.
The precious practice of Buddha Amitayus – Buddha of long life, merit, and wisdom is enjoyed at Kadampa Centers at the beginning of each year. KMC Tharpaland, KMC Colombia, KMC France, KMC Cuernavaca, KBC Drolma, and KBC Queretaro have already engaged in this wonderful retreat, requesting blessings for the upcoming year.
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, we celebrate with great joy and gratitude that 15 years ago, thanks to the kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center opened its doors in the city of Mérida. Later, in April 2023 we became Kadampa Meditation Center Merida.
During the first two weeks of January, students of KMC Cuernavaca were fortunate enough to receive instructions from our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Nampur, on how to practice the third great preliminary guide of mandala offerings.
January 25 is a special day in the Kadampa calendar – it is Heruka Day. Heruka is Buddha’s mind of compassion manifested as form. On this day, Kadampa Centers worldwide celebrate by organizing community events and prayers.
Discover the latest activities of KMC Metz, the center in the east of France, including Learning to Let Go, a Public Talk with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Konchog, and a Feast of Great Bliss puja organized by the community.
Practitioners around the world are taking time this January to engage in retreat. Wonderful events are being organized globally, providing opportunities for people to retreat from their usual busy pace of life. They can slow down, look inwards, and engage in their spiritual practice more deeply. See this post for retreats in Argentina, South Africa, and Germany.
More than one hundred people attended the weekend of empowerment of Green Tara with the Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tonpa. This high in-person attendance at KMC Paris brought the event energy and joy. The participants, some very new, also appreciated the teachings on the theme of being supported in adversity. We learned about how, through relying on Arya Tara, we can swiftly receive help and transform adverse conditions. What a wonderful weekend!
General Spiritual Director
