Especially through my meditation on the three aspects of love May I always care for all living beings without exception, Be free from outer and inner obstructing maras, And attain the state of the Buddha of Loving Kindness. With these words from The Yoga of Buddha Maitreya, Guen Kelsang Chokga encouraged us to integrate the … Read more
This weekend was a perfect spiritual holiday for those fortunate enough to attend the annual Swiss-Italian-Austrian Kadampa Festival. It was in every respect an extraordinary event: Extraordinary Teacher – Gen-la Dekyong, the Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU Extraordinary Teachings – Empowerment and commentary to the practice of Medicine Buddha Extraordinary Location – the breathtaking Kailash International … Read more
Modern Kadampa Buddhism meets the people in the heart of the city Last night the people of Malaga enjoyed an inspiring public talk with Gen Rabjor in the new Urban Temple. The Temple was filled with people curious to discover how Modern Kadampa Buddhism can help them with their busy modern lives. Even those who … Read more
After each of the three International Festivals, local Kadampa centers around the world organise follow-up retreats to give participants time to absorb the meaning of the teachings and empowerments they have just received.
This year’s International Fall Festival will be held at the beautiful Kadampa World Peace Temple in Sintra, Portugal, 5 – 11 October. Booking opens 21 June, at 1pm (UK time). Visit the website for more details.
The students of KMC Cape Town, together with the National Spiritual Director of South Africa, Gen Pagpa.
Read the latest 2016 Fall Festival Newsletter
This October 7-13, we have the special opportunity to receive the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments and commentary to the practices of Heruka Body Mandala and Vajrayogini from Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. This is the first time these empowerments have been given in North America since Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso granted them in 2003 in Toronto. Read … Read more
The Oral Instructions of the Mahamudra
July 22 – August 6
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, UK
Find out the booking opening dates for Spring and Summer festival and watch a special video feature on the International Kadampa Festivals
General Spiritual Director
