Foundation Programs at Kadampa Centers around the world
Nov 15, 2024
Our doors are always open at KMC Barcelona, but to publicize our local activities, we held a special open day in our commercial space last weekend.
With the warmer weather, some centers are arranging public events outside so local people can see and join in mediation.
The two stupas for the shine in the Temple at Málaga were the last two major componenets completed at the Kadampa Art Studio at Manjushri KMC. They are already in Málaga waiting to be installed in the shrine.
The last in a series of Public Talks, prior to the Opening of the new Temple, was recently held at the public library at Alhaurín el Grande’s library, which is close to the Temple site.
Almost 70 people with physical and mental disabilities visited KMC Barcelona in Montserrat this weekend, having their first contact with meditation and participating in a guided tour inside the temple.
Last weekend, KMC Deauchen hosted the Portuguese Dharma Celebration. Gen Kelsang Chokga, the National Spiritual Director of Spain and Portugal, came to Sintra to grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva. Meditations were guided by Gen Kelsang Rigden, Resident Teacher at KMC Deauchen.
After the Nyungnay retreat, the students at KMC Barcelona entered 4 days of silence and concentration. Read about what they discovered.
Over Easter weekend, the Swiss sangha gathered to be with Gen-la Kunsang for two special events – the annual Swiss Dharma Celebration and the observance of the nyungnay practice.
Last weekend, Kadampas from all over Germany gathered at Tharpaland KMC and online for the 2022 German Dharma Celebration with Gen Ananda, the National Spiritual Director of NKT for Germany.
A Baby Bodhi tree planted at KMC Portugal In 2009, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche gave KMC Spain a Bodhi tree sapling, which was descended from the original tree in Bodh Gaya beneath which Buddha attained enlightenment. The tree was planted and is flourishing near the new Temple in KMC Spain. Later they gave a … Read more