Editors’ Picks ~ October 2026
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the month of October.
Read MoreOver 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.
The Austrian Dharma Celebration 2022 with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang was hosted by KMC Austria.
Last week, Gen-la Kunsang was invited to KMC Barcelona where she led a deeply moving retreat at the Montserrat retreat center. Old and and new Kadampas alike enjoyed her guided serenity as they cultivated concentrated, happy minds.
On NKT Day the community at KMC Madrid La Sierra illustrated the core values of NKT by welcoming everyone, including families and children, to their newly acquired center surrounded by the stunning Sierra de Guadarrama. Children were invited to join many games and activities including a theater performance of The Story of Aṅgulimāla. There were also workshops on malas and ecological soap, and teenagers and adults could enjoy walks in the mountains.
In the last two weeks of March, Gen Eupame, National Spiritual Director of NKT for France made two visits to the south of France to give teachings at KMC Vajravarahi in Toulouse and KMC Vajrassatva in Montpellier.
Just as the work on the copper roof nears completion, the 37 golden vajras are placed atop the Temple and the doorways are made ready for the deer and Dharma wheels to be placed in position. Watch this video and discover how important the opening of the Temple will be.
