Foundation Programs at Kadampa Centers around the world
Nov 15, 2024
Twelve years ago, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche donated to KMC Spain a sapling of a Bodhi tree descended from the original tree in Bodh Gaya, beneath which Buddha attained enlightenment.
The new Temple in Málaga is making extraordinary progress thanks to the efforts of a very professional and dedicated team of workers. How kind they are! Here we see the walls being built for the shrine and prep room, the roof completed and work beginning of the services infrastructure inside.
Previously we reported on a building development at KMC France where ten new chalets are under construction. Here is an update on their progress and a chance to hear from two of the workers about their experience:
Kadam Dharma is growing in the Rhine Valley in Germany, a major area that is home to more than 18 million people.
KMC Spain recently completed a brief Heruka Body Mandala retreat based on the blessed sadhana by Venaerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche called The Yoga of Buddha Heruka. Gen Chokga, Resident Teacher and National Spiritual Director, led the retreat in conjunction with teachings by Gen-la Thubten.
KMC Liverpool in the UK have been using the lockdown to redecorate and update the center, especially the Meditation Room.
In this update we see more extraordinary progress on the new Temple in Málaga, with the roof installed, the first stage of the Temple walls underway and great progress on the drainage system.
Through the kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, at the request of Dutch practitioners, Kadam Dharma has now reappeared online in the Netherlands.
A few more photos from Kadampa centers around the world greeting the new year with prayer and celebration. What could be more meaningful than starting the year with a good heart and sincere prayers for the happiness of all?
Wherever the Dharma of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche touches people’s hearts, joy arises naturally. Thank you Venerable Geshe-la.