General Spiritual Director
Mexican National Festival 2024 ~ with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
May 1, 2024
From April 19 to 21, the NKT-IKBU Mexican National Festival 2024 was held, with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Almost 400 people in person, and more than 100 people online, had the opportunity to participate in this beautiful event and receive the powerful blessings of Buddha Vajrapani. Gen-la Jampa encouraged us to become true Bodhisattvas, people who love all beings and dedicate their lives to the benefit of others.
Our precious Teacher and NKT General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, granted the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa to more than 170 people who came from all over Portugal and nearby countries. Everyone who gathered at the Fourth Kadampa Temple for World Peace in Sintra, Portugal, at KMC Deuachen had a wonderful opportunity to deepen their spiritual practice while enjoying a meaningful holiday.
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the month of April.
Dive into Buddha’s profound wisdom at Summer Festival 2024. Connect with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s last public teachings, guided by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Enrich your spiritual journey at Manjushri KMC’s blessed Temple for World Peace. View the site for more details.
This April, 150 Kadampa practitioners gathered at Tharpaland Kadampa Meditation Centre to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Kadampa Buddhism in Germany. The German Dharma Celebration featured teachings from Gen Kelsang Ananda, a Mahayana refuge ceremony, and a commentary on “Advice from Atisha’s Heart” amidst perfect spring conditions.
Two special events took place at KMC Florida in the US and Bodhisattva KMC in Brighton in the UK. Regional events bring together communities from many local centers to join in and celebrate the study and practice of Kadam Dharma together.Â
More than 130 people gathered last weekend at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre to enjoy the special blessing empowerment and commentary of The Yoga of Buddha White Tara from Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. A most precious weekend full of inspiring teachings and powerful blessings.
Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa Centers around the world: IKRC Grand Canyon | KMC Madrid | KBC Toluca | KMC Ottawa | Tara KBC
In the last few weeks, participants in Spain and South Africa have had the opportunity to engage in various retreats and create the inner causes for a happy and meaningful life.
April blessing empowerments took place at KMC Cuernavaca, Mexico; KMC Peru; and KMC Mallorca, Spain. The Centers shared photos and stories so that others could get to know their communities and events – see the photo galleries below.
