Entering the New Year with Buddha’s Blessings
Jan 5, 2025
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
A joyful Celebration in France Last weekend saw the annual French Dharma Celebration at which Gen Eupame, the National Spiritual Director of France, granted the empowerment of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion, and gave truly inspiring teachings on Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s book The Mirror of Dharma. The weekend was preceded by a community spring … Read more
Just 30 minutes drive from the Spring Festival site is the ancient city of Málaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and gateway to the Costa del Sol. In this city steeped in history you will find ancient buildings, galleries, great shopping, every type of cafe and restaurant – and of course its own beach.