Spring Festival 2021 Diaries Extra

June 5, 2021

Here are a few more submissions that came too late for the actual Diaries. Beautiful stories from beautiful people around the world.

Spring Festival 2020 Diary ~ Day 6

May 26, 2020

With the last two sessions of the retreat with Gen Loang today, the Spring Festival 2020 online comes to a close. Now it is time for us to take these precious teachings in our heart out into our daily life to benefit others.

Spring Festival 2020 Diary ~ Day 5

May 25, 2020

By harnessing the power of modern technology we are now bringing Kadam Dharma directly into people’s homes. How wonderful!

Spring Festival 2020 Diary ~ Day 4

May 24, 2020

There is not a single aspect of this Festival that has not arisen from the heart of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Spring Festival 2020 Diary ~ Day 3

May 24, 2020

After two sublime meditations with Gen Rabten yesterday, Gen-la Khyenrab granted the empowerment of Vajrapani, the Buddha of Spiritual power.

Spring Festival 2020 Diary ~ Day 2

May 22, 2020

Last night, Genla Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, gave a truly inspiring introduction to this year’s online International Spring Festival, watched by over 5,500 people around the world.

Spring Festival 2020 Diary ~ Day 1

May 22, 2020

Through the great kindness of our Founder, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, over 5,000 people from every corner of the globe will tune in today to take part in the very first online International Kadampa Festival.

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