Read about some of the other wonderful activities taking place throughout the world the week before the Spring Festival
KMC SAN DIEGO, KMC SLOVENIA, KMC GLASGOW
June 4 is the Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day on which we celebrate Buddha’s first teaching in this world – the first Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. It is also the birthday of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of NKT.
KMC Colombia organised an out-of-town meditation retreat near Choachi, titled “An Inexhaustible Source of Happiness”. Surrounded by the tranquillity of nature, this retreat gave the opportunity to enjoy guided meditation on profound Dharma to discover their source of happiness from within.
Close to 100 people participated in our five-day silent retreat on emptiness and subtle impermanence. It was the Apex of Spring all around with flowers in full bloom and gorgeous weather.
Last weekend, nearly 30 people listened to and contemplated Advice from Atisha’s Heart in the peaceful, green environment of a retreat center in St. Calixte.
The sangha from the Spanish centers of KMC Albacete and Avalokiteshvara KBC in Huelva have been enjoying spring with their spiritual friends. Combining their courses with outdoor meditations and walks in beautiful locations, they have enjoyed the chance to build their sangha community.
Living a peaceful and compassionate way of life The vows and commitments of Kadampa Buddhism are guidelines for living a peaceful and compassionate way of life. They are methods to solve our own and others problems and to make ourself and others happy. There are three types of vows and commitments: the Pratimoksha vows, which … Read more
IKRC Menorca hosted Nagarjuna KMC for a retreat guided by Kadam Bridget Heyes entitled “Calming the mind: a Buddhist approach”.
Read about some of the other wonderful activities taking place throughout the world last week
GRAND CANYON, KAILASH, THARPALAND, TAMPA BAY, NEW YORK, FRASER VALLEY, VANCOUVER, TORONTO, HONG KONG
Florianópolis is known as the “Island of Magic”. Located in the south of Brazil, it is filled with trails that lead to scenic beaches.
Taking advantage of this fact, the recently set up KMC Florianópolis organized a Walk & Meditation activity this past Sunday, which ended up becoming a very special occasion for people who have been getting information about the Center in social media to take a step forward and have their first contact with Kadam Buddhism.
General Spiritual Director
