General Spiritual Director
A refuge for everyone
Jan 22, 2025
Making all Ready for the Fall Festival
Joyful preparations are underway at KMC Spain to make everything ready to welcome hundreds of people for the 2023 International Fall Festival on 6 October
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Patience and Emptiness in Argentina
Hosted by KMC Buenos Aires and KMC Córdoba, two weekend courses on patience and dependent relationships were held in Argentina in September. The rural retreat in Cordoba, led by the National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Rinchung, and the City Centre weekend course in Buenos Aires with Gen Kelsang Atisha were both well-attended and greatly appreciated by participants.
Opening the Doors – Everybody Welcome!
Open days at Dharma centres are opportunities for more people to discover their local Centers. Recently KMC Wales and KMC Montreal held popular open days, enjoyed by visitors and Dharma centre students alike.
Flourishing Kadam Dharma in Australia Weekend Event
Over 80 people from Kadampa Centre’s all around Australia gathered together at KMC Australia over the weekend for our Flourishing Kadam Dharma in Australia weekend.
Open Doors in France
In mid-September, KMC France, KMC Paris, and KMC Metz hosted open door events. These centers welcomed the public with tours, guided meditations, and information about meditation classes.
Post Festival Retreat at KMC Madrid – La Sierra
Held at KMC Madrid in the beautiful setting of the Sierra de Guadarrama, the retreat will be based on the teachings received at the International Fall Festival 2023.
Discover the Tharpa Fall Festival Shop
The Tharpa Festival Shop is a key part of the International Fall Festival 2023 experience. It provides everything you need to support your spiritual practice during the Festival and beyond. New products include Venerable Geshe-la cards, Eleven Reversals card, Songs of Healing, and much more. Explore the festival shop today.
One year on for Sixth Kadampa Temple for World Peace
It is over a year since the 6th Kadampa Temple for World Peace was opened by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong at KMC Spain, Malaga. This video shows what an extraordinary year it has been and just how much has been accomplished.
Retreats Away – Finding Peace Within
In mid-September, at two different corners of the Americas, KMC Colombia and KMC Fraser Valley, Canada, organized retreats that allowed participants to step away from their usual hectic lives. These retreats provided a unique opportunity to retreat in tranquil settings, allowing attendees to turn their focus inwards. It was a chance to refresh their perspectives and cultivate reliable inner resources for leading a healthier and happier life.
Wisdom Arising in Rio de Janiero
Last week at KMC Rio de Janeiro, the Resident Teacher Kelsang Chochin granted the blessing empowerment of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita and gave teachings on the practice, including a transmission of the Heart Sutra, followed by a short and beautiful retreat.
