Summer Festival 2026 ~ Your Perspective
We invited Summer Festival attendees to capture and share their favorite moments — and now, we’re excited to showcase their photos and experiences with you!
Read MorePlease enjoy these beautiful photos from the fire pujas at the end of 2023 Vajrayogini retreats at KMC France and KBC Avalokiteshvara in Mexico.
With deep joy and gratitude, members of the community of Kadampa Meditation Centre Durban took delivery the of the new Buddha statues for their temple which have been prepared for them by Kadampa Art Studio in UK.
Tharpa Publications Germany has launched a 2-week tour during which Gen Ananda, the National Spiritual Director of Germany will give talks in 12 different cities on Venerable Geshe-la’s book “How to transform your life”.
Last weekend Gen Kelsang Dragpa visited KMC Stockholm where he taught a course on how to practice mindfulness in everyday life followed by a day course on karma.
This past weekend Gen Kelsang Eupame, the National Spiritual Director of France visited Kadampa Meditation Center Paris and shared practical methods in a special lecture on the topic “Release yourself from attachment”.
Fortunate Kadampas gathered in Vancouver this weekend for the Western Canada Dharma Celebration. Gen Kelsang Rigpa, the NKT Western US National Spiritual Director granted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya and gave powerful teachings on the three aspects of love.
Last weekend the Scottish Dharma Celebration returned to Stirling, as Sangha from far and wide gathered to receive the empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva and teachings on purification and karma with UK Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes.
Traditionally in February Kadampa centers around the world engage in short retreats of Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit.
With January already their busiest time of the year, they needed to be crafty about how they could cater to lots of newcomers while simultaneously creating retreat conditions for those wanting to engage in the Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka close retreat.
While most centers have completed their winter retreats some retreats continue at the International retreat centers and elsewhere.
At IKRC Grand Canyon they are now entering the fifth week of the Mountain Retreat focusing on tranquil abiding.
