Celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment 2025 (Part I)
Apr 19, 2025
Nyungnay practice is a special purification ritual that is done once a year in Kadampa Centers around Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. Here we can see the beautiful retreats that took place at Manjushri KMC, KMC Hong Kong, KMC Cuernavaca and Sukhavati KBC in Mexico, KMC Munich, KMC Heruka in Brazil, KMC Valencia and KMC Victoria in Canada.
Blessing empowerments were given at Madhyamaka KMC with Gen-la Kunsang, KMC Peru with Gen Sangden and KMC Merida in Mexico with Gen Chime. It is only through the blessings of the Buddhas at events such as these that we are able to truly benefit others and help them discover real, lasting happiness.
This month has seen some inspiring events in the UK, Canada and Malaysia, allowing people to connect with the Dharma, meet other Teachers and listen to the teachings gathered with their Sangha. Gen-la Khyenrab at KMC Birmingham , Gen Rabten in Penang and Gen Thekchen in Newfoundland are featured here.
A retreat is a chance to step away from ordinary life and reconnect with true inner peace. In the peaceful mountain setting of Kailash IRC and near the village of Saint-Raphael in France with KBC Marseille and KBC Nice, it’s easy to leave distractions behind and focus on developing inner peace.
In April, the Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration was held in Penang, Malaysia, the Scottish Dharma Celebration was held at KMC Glasgow and the Florida Dharma Celebration at KMC Florida.
Today we honor the boundless compassion of Buddha Shakyamuni, whose enlightened wisdom continues to illuminate our world. Through his perfect attainment and profound teachings, he revealed the path that leads all living beings from the darkness of ignorance to the lasting freedom of enlightenment.
Over 100 people attended the Nordic National Festival, where Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab granted the empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani at the beautiful City Temple in Stockholm.
The first Saturday of April of each year is NKT Day, during which we celebrate the founding of the New Kadampa Tradition by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991. Kadampa centers around the world organize special retreats, events, and prayers.
This month has seen some inspiring public talks, allowing others to connect with wonderful Dharma teachings. Gen-la Dekyong at KMC Liverpool, Gen Ananda in Greece and Gen Zamling in Chicago are featured here.
The book fair is more than just a publishing industry event. For Tharpa Publications it is a profound reminder of our unique mission in the world of publishing, and the world beyond. Recently their were book fairs in London and Alicante in Spain.