General Spiritual Director
Spring Festival 2026 Day 5
May 27, 2026
As we celebrate 30 years of Kadampa Buddhism in Australia, we look back over the development of the Centres throughout the country – from the fledgling years in Perth to the vibrant national community that exists today.
At the New Zealand National Festival, around 60 fortunate Kadampas received powerful, heartfelt blessings and teachings from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
At KMC Australia, we recently held our annual festival, bringing people together from across the continent. We were fortunate to receive the empowerment of Avalokiteshvara from Gen-la Dekyong
Recently two centres within Australasia organised weekend retreats that were deeply enjoyed by those participating. Read on to find out more!
Last weekend students from KMC Adelaide spent a peaceful time in the beautiful tree-filled Belair, learning together, discussing and encouraging each other.
At this year’s New Zealand Dharma Celebration, Gen Kelsang Rabten granted the empowerment of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification and gave teachings on how to purify negative karma by relying on Vajrasattva. The celebration was hosted by Kadampa Meditation Centre Auckland.
Recently Gen Kelsang Rabten visited KMC Brisbane to give a public talk on the mental peace, inner strength and deep joy we can unlock through the power of meditation.
Last weekend Gen Kelsang Rabten, National Spiritual Director of Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia granted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva at this year’s Australian Dharma Celebration.
With its wonderful climate and beautiful scenery Australia offers many peaceful outdoor locations for practicing meditation. And from time to time the Australian Kadampa centers take full advantage of it.
Here we feature two recent events in the great outdoors
Recently KMC Sydney had a full house for a special Public Talk with their National Spiritual Director Gen Rabten.
