Avalokiteshvara Empowerment at Manjushri KMC with Gen-la Dekyong
Dec 4, 2024
Manjushri Centre is magical in every season and in the short days of winter the Temple seemed especially warm and welcoming as people from the UK and beyond gathered together for a special weekend with Gen-la Dekyong.
KMC Wales recently hosted Gen Dornying in Swansea for two transformative events. The public talk at Brangwyn Hall, “How to Find Happiness from a Different Source,” and the day course, “Learning to Let Go,” offered profound insights into meditation and practical wisdom, deeply touching attendees and encouraging positive feedback.
The Christmas course at Manjushri KMC, led by Gen Kelsang Tilopa from December 23 to 27, 2023, was a memorable experience. Participants gathered to explore the theme “Finding Meaning and Purpose in Your Life,” delving into teachings about happiness and inner peace.
What a wonderful weekend! People arrived at MKMC on Friday evening for a weekend course with Gen-la Dekyong. Over the weekend Gen-la gave the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and commentary to the special Kadampa prayer “Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples”.
Join us at the Mother Center this December for the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and teachings on the special Kadampa prayer “Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples”, including teachings on close retreat.
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab had a special visit to Vajrapani KMC this weekend. He gave a public talk on Friday evening, “Lift your life out of the ordinary”, followed by a day course on Saturday, “Being fearless in appearance and emptiness”.
Bodhisattva KMC in Brighton recently hosted two of its popular free beach meditation sessions, each attended by over 200 to 250 people. The first was led by the Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Jigme, who offered participants the opportunity to engage in a short meditation focused on the clarity of mind. The second event was given by visiting teacher Gen Kelsang Demo, who is the resident teacher for KMC DC, and was centered around a meditation on wishing love.
Last weekend KMC Glasgow welcomed 54 retreaters for a 4 day retreat on the Isle of Arran. Gen Cho gave teachings on the six perfections.
During the recent UK bank holiday, the Manjushri Family Weekend in the scenic Lake District offered a memorable experience for all who attended. Led by Gen Kelsang Dragden, the event brought families together to bond, have fun, and learn important life skills.
This weekend, the Southern UK Dharma Celebration taught by Kadam Bridget Heyes, UK National Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, was hosted at KMC London.