TEMPLE PROJECTS

TEMPLE PROJECTS

The first Kadampa Temple for World Peace was opened by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1997 at Manjushri KMC in the UK.

This modern Temple based on traditional designs was designed by Venerable Geshe-la, who oversaw every stage of its construction and adornment.

Since then five more Kadampa Temples for World Peace have been completed at:

KMC New York
KMC Brazil
KMC Portugal
IKRC Grand Canyon
KMC Spain

Many more are planned for the future including for France, Germany, Canada and Russia.

These Temples are designed to accommodate large numbers of people for Festivals and Dharma Celebrations and also to be the hub for residential communities both in and around the host center.

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Latest Temple developments:

What happening at IKRC Grand Canyon?

After the completion of the 6 week mountain retreat, the community of IKRC is busy with many different activities to welcome back visitors from the local area to the Temple. Pancake Breakfast | Mala Making | Public Talk preparations

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The Wisdom of Meditation – Buddha Manjushri Empowerment

Hundreds of Kadampas from as far afield as Hong Kong and the US, gathered together at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center to receive the blessings of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri and profound instructions on how to meditate from our General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Dekyong.

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Winter Retreat at KMC New York

Over 200 people from all over the US, Canada, Australia and Europe participated in the winter retreat this year at KMC New York. The retreat is an annual event and takes place for 6 weeks during January and February.

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The Perfect Gift

With this timeless message, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche shows simply and practically how to make our life happier and our world a better place.

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Celebrating International Temples Day – 2023

On this day we celebrate the work of the International Temples Project inaugurated by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to facilitate the growth and development of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world.

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The 10th Anniversary of the Opening of the Portugal Temple

Ten years ago on Je Tsongkhapa Day Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche opened the fourth Kadampa Temple for World Peace in Sintra, Portugal.

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Revisiting the Fall Festival videos

Take a few minutes to enjoy the Fall Festival video collection. Revisit KMC Spain, the beautiful Kadampa Temple and the happiness that comes at a Festival where everyone is focussing on holy Dharma.

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Kadampa Buddhist Temples for World Peace

First Kadampa Temple for World Peace Ulverston, UK

Second Kadampa Temple for World Peace Glen Spey, New York

Third Kadampa Temple for World Peace Cabreúva, Brazil

Fourth Kadampa Temple for World Peace Sintra, Portugal

Fifth Kadampa Temple for World Peace Williams, Arizona

Sixth Kadampa Temple for World Peace Malaga, Spain

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