Allgemeiner spiritueller Leiter
Tag 1 ~ Festivals sind magisch
Juli 24, 2026
Festivals are Magical
Arrival at the Summer Festival
Over the last few weeks Manjushri Centre has completely transformed, taking on its Festival aspect as marquees are carefully integrated into the Temple and around the grounds. As if by magic, everything seems to ‘just fit’ and work perfectly.
Over the last few days more and more people have arrived and teams of Kadampas have been busy preparing the Festival site. Shelves are stocked, kitchen teams kick into action, traffic is directed, chairs are set out and signs are put up. There is an air of anticipation – the countdown to the Festival is beginning.
Dann kommt der Moment, in dem alles zum Leben erwacht, wenn die ersten Leute eintreffen, und diese so liebevoll vorbereitete Grundlage für ein Festival beginnt zu funktionieren. Ein Festival erscheint! Die Leute freuen sich, hier anzukommen: Für manche ist es ein freudiges Wiedersehen mit diesem gesegneten Ort; für andere ist es der allererste Besuch, und sie sind begeistert, hier zu sein. Helfer stehen bereit, um jedem das Gefühl zu geben, willkommen zu sein, und um den Leuten zu helfen, sich zurechtzufinden, während sie ihre Unterkunft suchen.
Vom allerersten Moment an zeigen sich die Kadampa Güte und die unglaubliche Organisation der unzähligen Freiwilligen. Alles läuft reibungslos und effizient, und das Wunder eines Festivals, das komplett von Freiwilligen organisiert wird, entfaltet sich.
The first teaching
Listening from the Heart
Finally, after everyone has arrived, settled in or put up their tent, and enjoyed their first meal, it is time for the first teaching session – the Dharma heart of the Festival. A full Temple of 2,000 people listens attentively to teachings from Gen Rabten. With great energy he gives a talk full of practical advice on how to get the most from the Festival: how to listen skilfully and from our hearts rather than our heads. He shares many stories and essential teachings from Venerable Geshe-la’s books, and everyone leaves feeling incredibly fortunate to be here and inspired to make the most of the days ahead.
Meeting again
Joyful Connections
After the session there is the happy chatter of people connecting with one another, discussing the teachings or simply enjoying meeting again. The Festival site looks beautiful, lit with strings of lights against the dark sky and with a half moon shining brightly over the forest. As the evening gently draws to a close, people head to bed to gather fresh energy for another wonderful day at the Festival.
Podcast
Summer Festival 2026 – Introduction Teaching
Gen Rabten gives a teaching on how to take the Festival teachings into our heart.
English
