Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments and Commentary to the Practices of Heruka Body Mandala and Vajrayogini Toronto, Canada 7 – 13 October with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab This year’s Fall Festival will be the first time since 2003, when Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche granted the empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini, that the international Kadampa community … Read more
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What are your resolutions for 2016?
How about including three amazing International Festivals in your wish list?
“Didn’t you just gasp?” Gen-la Dekyong asked. And yes, that’s exactly what I did. For a first time visitor at KMC France, home of this year’s International Kadampa Fall Festival, the initial view of the arched gateway, adorned with the traditional deer and Dharma Wheel, with the chateau in the background, literally ‘takes your breath … Read more
September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day. The following explanation is an extract from a talk given by Geshe Kelsang on this day in 1991: ‘On this day we celebrate Buddha’s return from the desire god realm called Land of the Thirty-three Heavens, where he had been to visit his mother … Read more
Where will you be in the first week of October? How about spending a peaceful week in a beautiful French Chateau purifying your mind? October 2- 8 Gen-la Dekyong will grant empowerment and give teachings on Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, and senior NKT teachers will lead meditations guiding us through this powerful practise. Enjoy … Read more
One of the things that makes our International Festivals so special, is that the whole event from beginning to end, arises out of the kindness of volunteers. Help us to prepare KMC France to receive our international Kadampa sangha. If you can come one or two weeks before the Festival, or if you would like … Read more
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