KMC Spain celebrated the second anniversary of the opening of Kadampa Temple for World Peace in Malaga on the 8th of June, continuing a tradition created last year. It was a great success with around 200 people from the local population attending, some of whom knew the Temple and some of whom came for the first time, receiving very meaningful impressions.
Following the Spring Festival, the Kadampa Meditation Centers in Kensington, Berlin, Hamburg and Barcelona held compelling public talks with special guest Teachers.
Every week Kadampa Centers all over the world offer a variety of courses on many different aspects of Buddha’s teachings. Two beautiful recent courses were at KMC Canada in Toronto and at KMC Barcelona.
Last month, from the runway of Sutra, our Tantric vehicle soared towards Dakini Land! Over 30 fortunate international Kadampas embarked on this blissful 6-week inner voyage of discovery, exploring the union of the Lamrim of Sutra and Vajrayogini Tantra in sublime, silent retreat conditions.
An amazing weekend on the Isle of Cumbrae for the annual Scottish Dharma Celebration. Kadam Bridget gave hope-filled, inspiring teachings and granted a very blessed empowerment. Gen Tubchen guided the peaceful morning meditations and Gen Norden gave the introduction. On Saturday afternoon many people got out for a wild and windy walk along the stunning coastline.
Enjoy some recent events that have taken place in France… Kids classes and sangha time at KMC France, a special event at KMC Montpellier and an empowerment at Menlha KBC.
A 10 day silent retreat in the Swiss mountains with Gen Devi with endless mountain vistas, the first snowfall and the peaceful light of the full moon and a weekend course in Zurich with visiting teacher Gen Dragpa on the Wheel of Life.
Over the weekend at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vajravarahi in Toulouse, we experienced the empowering blessings of Buddha Shakyamuni alongside the Toulouse Sangha and welcomed many new faces. Almost 50 people participated in this special gathering.
Dharma began in 1992 in Zurich, Switzerland, with a series of General Program classes held in the city. In the spring of 1993, Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments were granted by a visiting teacher. Following this visit, Dharma rapidly gained momentum. Teachers went to establish branches that…
During the past weekend (August 25-27) at KMC Madrid La Sierra, a delightful group of 9 families, accompanied by a team of kind residents and volunteers, enjoyed a very special event designed for children and families. This event, celebrated annually, took on the theme “We are Friends of the World.”
General Spiritual Director
