Kadampas from the Florida State and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States came together for weekend retreats led by an array teachers from multiple centers. This shared experience encouraged an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual support, strengthening the connections between Kadampa Centers.
The International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon recently organized a series of community-oriented events, with a welcoming open house and a dedicated volunteer service weekend.
In the year since Spring Festival 2022 was held at KMC Spain the community have been continuing work to improve the environment around the Temple.
Both KMC Cuernavaca and KBC Queretaro had the pleasure of hosting wonderful guests who shared inspiring teachings with the local community. Over 300 participants enjoyed the courses organized by these centers.
Over the weekend at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vajravarahi in Toulouse, we experienced the empowering blessings of Buddha Shakyamuni alongside the Toulouse Sangha and welcomed many new faces. Almost 50 people participated in this special gathering.
Joyful preparations are underway at KMC Spain to make everything ready to welcome hundreds of people for the 2023 International Fall Festival on 6 October
Hosted by KMC Buenos Aires and KMC Córdoba, two weekend courses on patience and dependent relationships were held in Argentina in September. The rural retreat in Cordoba, led by the National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Rinchung, and the City Centre weekend course in Buenos Aires with Gen Kelsang Atisha were both well-attended and greatly appreciated by participants.
Open days at Dharma centres are opportunities for more people to discover their local Centers. Recently KMC Wales and KMC Montreal held popular open days, enjoyed by visitors and Dharma centre students alike.
Over 80 people from Kadampa Centre’s all around Australia gathered together at KMC Australia over the weekend for our Flourishing Kadam Dharma in Australia weekend.
In mid-September, KMC France, KMC Paris, and KMC Metz hosted open door events. These centers welcomed the public with tours, guided meditations, and information about meditation classes.
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At the 2026 International Fall Festival, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will grant the empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa and give teachings on how to develop and strengthen our faith in our Spiritual Guide.
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