Special Events
We share three special events from KMC Long Island, KMC Québec, and Tharpaland KMC, each offering a glimpse into the many ways people come together to practice, connect, learn, and share the benefits of Dharma.
Read MoreThe biggest Kadampa public talk yet held in the US was given in Thousand Oaks by Gen-la Jampa. In Montreal, Canada a talk by visiting Teacher Gen Chodor was an inspiration to many new people.
Seven back-to-back public talks were given in Germany this February. Sangha from Tara KMC in Leipzig, KMC Dresden, KMC Munich, KMC Stuttgart, KMC Freiburg, KMC Karlsruhe, and KMC Berlin applied great effort in organizing and publicizing a tour with the National Spiritual Director of Germany, Slovenia, Romania & Czech Republic, Gen Kelsang Ananda. The public events were well received, and many new people connected with their local centers. Follow this tour around Germany below.
This month blessing empowerments were given in Europe – in Portugal, Sweden and Barcelona. Empowerments are always a special time at centers, a chance for students to deepen their connection with a particular Deity and gain familiarity with spiritual practices related to that Deity. And of course they are a very joyful and blessed experience!
Read about some of the other activities taking place all over the world recently.
Manjushri KMC | KMC Vancouver | Nagarjuna KMC | KMC Ottawa | KMC Phoenix | Compassion KBC | Amoghasiddhi KBC
This month saw inspiring events in Colombia and Mexico. KMC Colombia welcomed the new Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Atisha, with a very special course, attended by over 100 people and KBC Drolma in Chiapas, Mexico celebrated their 30th anniversary with National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Sangden.
Last month, from the runway of Sutra, our Tantric vehicle soared towards Dakini Land! Over 30 fortunate international Kadampas embarked on this blissful 6-week inner voyage of discovery, exploring the union of the Lamrim of Sutra and Vajrayogini Tantra in sublime, silent retreat conditions.
Over 400 people from all over Brazil, gathered at Kadampa Meditation Center Brazil to receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni, granted by the National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Mudita in the beautiful Kadampa Temple for World Peace.
Discover our latest addition to Kadampa.org the “My Living Meditation” Kadampa Blogs. This inspiring collection showcases real-life stories from Kadampa practitioners. Explore how Kadampa teachings and meditation has guided them through challenges like loss, anger, loneliness, and more, illuminating the path to peace and happiness. Enjoy these first seven compelling posts, each a window to the transformative power of Dharma.
Fortunate Kadampas from Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, and Italy gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia one weekend in February 2024 to receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva. The empowerment was given by Božena Činkole, one of the Resident Teachers of KMC Slovenia.
The International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon finished its 2024 Mountain Retreat with powerful blessings during a three-week Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka Close Retreat and Vajradaka Burning Offering.
