General Spiritual Director
Mexico Dharma Celebration
Nov 28, 2024
Sevilla now has a special color & a special magic
Through the kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche a new Kadampa City Temple will now appear in the beautiful Spanish city of Sevilla
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Back to school at Manjushri KMC
After breaking for the Spring Festival, the students on the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri KMC resume their studies with Gen-la Khyenrab on Monday. They will continue until August, when those who complete the program successfully will become eligible to become Resident Teachers at Kadampa centers around the world.
Worlds apart in name only
Two recent events perfectly illustrate the power and reach of Kadam Dharma online, and the magical way the Holy Spiritual Guide touches our hearts through the virtuous use of modern technology.
Thousand arms of compassion in South Africa
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang, retired Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher at KMC Edinburgh recently presided over the South African National Festival online, which was streamed from KMC Edinburgh.
Practicing the holy secret in Arizona
IKRC Grand Canyon recently enjoyed two weekends with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Resident Teacher and Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.
Clearing obstructions to our pure nature
Over 150 fortunate ones received Buddha Vajrasattva empowerment and teachings on purification from Gen Tonglam, which is so practical and helpful in this challenging time.
Reaching out
At a time when many are confined to their homes most of the time, Kadampa centers around the world have emphasised reaching out to people and bringing the joy of Buddha’s teachings and the peace of meditation directly into their homes through special online activity.
A taste of Spring at the mother center
Inside, the building feels deserted and what few people there are distance themselves appropriately. Residents, students on the ITTP and working visitors who remained when the lockdown started occupy the vast building of Conishead Priory, home of Manjushri KMC.
Confined but connected in France
People throughout France recently experienced some online magic. 470 people gathered online for the French Dharma Celebration at which Gen Kelsang Eupame granted the empowerment of Vajrasattva and teachings on purification.
Opening your wisdom eyes
Through the magic of modern technology, the kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and the help of all the people involved, this year’s Swiss Dharma Celebration was live streamed around the Swiss area, including Italy and Austria.
