Category: Kadam Dharma in Europe

German Dharma Celebration in the sun

April 24, 2022

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.

Baby Bodhi Tree

April 23, 2022

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

France Dharma Celebration

April 22, 2022

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

Malága – a magical city just 30 minutes from the Festival site

April 16, 2022

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.

Finding happiness through wisdom in Vienna

April 14, 2022

The Austrian Dharma Celebration 2022 with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang was hosted by KMC Austria.

Working for world peace with Gen-la Kunsang

April 8, 2022

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.

Celebrating kindness

April 6, 2022

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.

Gen Eupame visits centers in south of France

April 3, 2022

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.

27 ~ The golden vajras appear!

April 1, 2022

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.

A new center opens in Dublin

March 30, 2022

Dublin’s newest meditation space opened this weekend! It was such a wonderful weekend at the official opening of the beautiful new Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, Templeogue Village, Dublin. Our National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes gave such inspiring teachings and guided some beautiful meditations. We were so delighted to see friends old and new from all around Ireland drop in for the weekend.