General Spiritual Director
Inspiring Visits from Senior Teachers
Jun 2, 2026
Courses for everyone
'Everyone is welcome' is the watchword of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Whether you are a Buddhist or not, you will definitely find something in the teachings and practices of Modern Kadampa Buddhism that will help you find inner peace, solve your everyday problems, and improve your relationships with others.
Courses are offered locally, regionally and internationally. Follow the links to find a course that suits you.
Kadam Dharma accords with people’s daily experience; it cannot be separated from daily life. Everyone needs it to make their lives happy and meaningful, to solve temporarily their human problems, and to enable them ultimately to find pure and everlasting happiness through controlling their anger, attachment, jealousy, and especially ignorance.
- VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
International Courses
These are the three International Kadampa Festivals - the high point of the modern Kadampa year. They are taught by Senior Teachers and consist of empowerments, teachings, meditations and retreats.
The International Festivals are like a microcosm of world peace, and many people say after attending one of these events that they see how world peace is possible.
International Festivals offer a unique opportunity to spend time with thousands of people from all over the world and to see first hand the universality of Buddha’s teachings and the power of Modern Kadampa Buddhism to touch the hearts and transform the lives of people of all nationalities and cultures.
International Kadampa Festivals
Everybody Welcome
Joy of Gathering
Let's make it happen
Buddha gave his teachings for everyone, not just for particular people. His teachings are international.
-VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
Regional Courses
Regional courses are a very important part of the modern Kadampa way of life because they give people from many different centers an opportunity to come together to receive empowerments and teachings and to share experiences and inspiration.
They can be National Festivals, usually taught by a Gen-la, or Dharma Celebrations, usually taught by the National Spiritual Director for the region.
See the calendar of regional events below and click on any event for further information and online booking.
Asia
Asian Festival 2026
Dec 11 – 14
Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
East Asian Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Australia
cANADA
Western Canadian Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 6 – 8
Quebec Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 13 – 15
Ontario Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 20 – 22
Canadian Festival 2027
TBA
EUROPE
Northern Spanish Dharma Celebration 2026
Jun 19 – 24
Swiss Dharma Celebration 2026
Sep 4 – 7
Austrian Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 12 – 15
Portuguese Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 13 – 15
German Festival 2026
Nov 20 – 24
Nordic Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 20 – 23
French Dharma Celebration 2026
Nov 27 – 30
Spanish Dharma Celebration 2026
Dec 4 – 8
South Africa
South America
Colombian Dharma Celebration 2026
Sep 18 – 20
Peruvian Dharma Celebration 2026
Sep 25 – 27
Chilean Festival 2026
Nov 6 – 8
Argentinian Festival 2026
Nov 13 – 15
Brazilian Festival 2026
Nov 20 – 22
Southeast Brazilian Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Chilean Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Argentinian Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Brazilian Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
United Kingdom
NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival, UK 2026
Jul 24 – Aug 8
UK Dharma Celebration 2026
Sep 4 – 7
NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival 2026
Oct 9 – 15
Welsh Dharma Celebration 2026
Dec 11 – 13
Southwest England Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Southern England Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Irish Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
Scottish Dharma Celebration 2027
TBA
NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival, UK 2027
TBA
USA
Northeast US Dharma Celebration 2026
Sep 4 – 7
Southwest US Dharma Celebration 2026
Sep 4 – 7
Californian Dharma Celebration 2026
Dec 4 – 6
Local Courses
There are over 1,300 centers around the world where you can attend courses in Modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Most offer evening classes, day courses and weekend courses. Many are walk-in classes and most centers have online booking. Every center offers teachings and meditations as part of the three study and meditation programs.
On the center websites you will also find information on longer courses, retreats, special events and daily prayer and meditation sessions.
