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. Kadampa centers around the world organize special retreats, events, and prayers.
National Spiritual Directors travel to various centers around their countries to give special talks and teach courses. Gen Eupame, the NSD of France, visited Montpellier, Toulouse, and Rennes, while Gen Sangden visited San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico. These visits offer people the valuable opportunity to deepen their connection with their NSD.
In March, the Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Washington DC and the California Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Los Angeles.
It’s Carnival time in Brazil and, as usual, Kadampas from all over the country celebrated the 4-day holiday differently, gathering at the Temple for the Brazil Dharma Celebration.
This weekend at Manjushri KMC, we saw the beginning of a series of public talks with our General Spiritual Director that will continue across various cities in the US and UK.
Retreats away from the city allow those living in big cities to step away from the usual hustle and bustle, disconnect, and create the space for Dharma to deeply touch their hearts.
Two National Festivals are taking place in March. These special events are a cherished opportunity to break from our daily problems and recharge spiritually, as well as creating causes for Dharma to grow in our countries. KMC Durban in South Africa is hosting the South African National Festival on 20 – 23 March, while KMC Stockholm, in Sweden, is hosting the Nordic National Festival on 28 – 31 March 2025.
The final week of the Mountain Retreat and a fire puja to complete Vajrayogini close retreat at IKRC Grand Canyon.
KMC Montreal celebrates its 30th anniversary and KMC Quebec welcomed Gen Chodor, Resident Teacher of KMC Canada.
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Across the Kadampa community, recent events have brought people together in the spirit of love, connection, and shared spiritual purpose. From a joyful retreat in KMC Florida to inspiring Open Days and community gatherings in Malaga, these events offered opportunities to meditate,…
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