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The benefits of memorisation

September 13, 2019

In The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoch gives great encouragement to memorize the Introduction as a basis for contemplating the instructions presented in the remaining chapters

The website for the 2019 International Fall Festival is now updated

November 14, 2018

You will find up-to-date information on dates, program, prices, accommodation options and much more. Booking for the Festival will go live on December 15. You can save yourself a lot of time by making sure your booking account is up-to-date. Either create a new account or update an existing account today. Just follow the links … Read more

Drawing closer to Vajrayogini

October 24, 2018

Two special opportunities to enjoy the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini with Gen-la Dekyong at Manjushri KMC. Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong the Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC will teach a weekend course and lead a two-week retreat at Manjushri KMC in the coming weeks. Opening the Door of Keajra Heaven … Read more

Festival countdown – Just 3 days to go

October 2, 2018

As you can see the final set up and cleaning is well under way thanks to the unflinching efforts of the local volunteers in Sintra. A big thanks to everyone who has helped over the last few weeks to make the Festival site so welcoming. Please enjoy these delightful photos taken by our intrepid 12-year … Read more

Planning a post-festival retreat?

October 1, 2018

After each of the three International Festivals, local Kadampa centers around the world organise follow-up retreats to give participants time to absorb the meaning of the teachings and empowerments they have just received. If you are thinking of joining a retreat, here is a list of the post Fall Festival retreats for this year. Hope … Read more

A warm welcome awaits

September 24, 2018

With less than two weeks to go before the Fall Festival begins, work is well under way preparing for this special event with joyful, warm-hearted people from many countries helping out. A truck of essential equipment has been loaded at the mother centre, Manjushri KMC in the UK, and is on its way to Portugal. … Read more

Enjoy the magic of Sintra

September 14, 2018

Each year, besides treating us to a meaningful spiritual vacation, the Fall Festival gives us a chance to discover a different part of the world. Whereas the Spring and Summer Festivals are always held at Manjushri KMC, the Fall Festival is held a different locations and so gives us the opportunity to enjoy different countries … Read more

Fall Festival – 30 days to go, 3 magical reasons for going

September 5, 2018

1. Magical teachings Buddha Amitayus Empowerment and teachings on The New Eight Steps to Happiness with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. Through the empowerment of Buddha Amitayus we will receive the blessings of long life, wisdom and merit. Then through practising the teachings on The New Eight Steps to Happiness we can transform our life into a … Read more

The magic continues . . .

August 19, 2018

The Festival magic continues with the International Fall Festival in the enchanting town of Sintra in Portugal, October 5-11, 2018.

Fall Festival 2018 Newsletter – Important Booking Information

June 15, 2018

Booking for the 2018 International Fall Festival opens on 21 June at 1pm (UK time). Read the latest information in the Newsletter.

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Connecting Through Dharma

Connecting Through Dharma

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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