September 22nd is Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day. We celebrate, among other things, Buddha’s great compassion for all living beings even the tiniest insects, his deep concern for the welfare of his mother even after she died, and his return to our world from the heavenly realm where he visited her.
This weekend sees two more special events taking place – the North east US and Irish Dharma Celebrations, with more regional communities gathering to receive empowerments and teachings from their National Spiritual Director
Two special events happening this weekend. Still time to book for both.
Starting September 12 there is an opportunity to study Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s precious book The Mirror of Dharma on the Special Teacher Training Program (STTP) with Gen-la Dekyong, who received the transmission of this book directly from Venerable Geshe-la himself.
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!
General Spiritual Director
