Thanks to the extraordinary blessings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Wheel of Kadam Dharma never ceases in this world. Just as the Summer Festival finishes, a full program of National Festivals and Dharma Celebrations arises for September.
As the International Summer Festival 2021 draws to a close this is a great time to look back over the delightful days of Week 2 as revealed in the Festival Diaries
Just days away from the 2021 Summer Festival, centers around the world are busy preparing to host people who will come together to join the Festival at their location. Are you ready? If you haven’t already done so book now.
Although only a few people are able to attend the Festival directly at Manjushri KMC, many centers around the world will be holding ‘mini festivals’ open to the public, where you can safely watch a broadcast of the Festival, often with live translation, as well as join with the Kadampa family for meditations, discussion and much more. This is the first time an International Festival will be hosted at a number of different locations.
The Festival Shop is now open. Here is a list of the books and prayers that will be used during the Summer Festival all of which can be purchased from the Festival Shop.
In this post we feature especially the group of US Teachers gathered at IKRC Grand Canyon, the largest group outside of Manjushri KMC. Some great photos, and two very inspiring videos they made!
There is so much that is special about this year’s Festival, and so much to look forward to. And because it is our first ever live online Festival there is great benefit in booking now.
The Intensive Teacher Training Program is called ‘intensive’ for a reason. For three weeks, the Teachers follow a rigorous 6-day a week schedule of teachings, teaching skills, discussion, memorisation and prayers. Venerable Geshe-la has designed this special program to give Resident Teachers from the centers around the world the opportunity to engage in intensive in-service training.Â
The development of the new Temple for World Peace in Málaga, Spain, depends upon the invaluable contribution made by volunteers helping out at the Kadampa Art Studio in the UK. There are always openings for people who want to join this team as a volunteer visitor.
After every International Festival, various Kadampa centers around the world organise post-festival retreats. As you can see from the list below, there are many opportunities after this year’s Summer Festival to engage in such retreats.
General Spiritual Director
