In a little under 6 weeks Tharpaland International Retreat Centre will host, for the first time, the International Kadampa Fall Festival. New accommodation available now! Save the date for this meaningful holiday!

Blessing empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara and teachings on Universal Compassion October 6 – 12 At this festival, Gen-la Dekyong will explain the essential practices of training the mind (Lojong) based on Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s book Universal Compassion. The practices of training the mind are exceptionally powerful methods for overcoming our delusions, especially our … Read more

This year, for the first time, the Fall Festival will be held at Tharpaland International Retreat Centre. Very close to Berlin, Tharpaland IRC is easily accessible from the city’s airports and other transport hubs.

The first Saturday in April is set aside to commemorate the founding of NKT–IKBU by Venerable Geshe Kelsang in 1991. The occasion is marked by special events and by pujas and dedications at Kadampa centers worldwide. Prayers are made for the flourishing of Kadam Dharma throughout the world so that all living beings might quickly find permanent … Read more

Visit website for full information about the Teachings, Teachers, on-site accommodation, off-site hotels and shuttles, airport transfers, and more…

At the 2009 Spring Festival, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche granted the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya for the first time. This year will be only the second time this empowerment has been given at an International Festival. An opportunity not to be missed!
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Visit website for full information about the Teachings, Teachers, on-site accommodation, off-site hotels and shuttles, airport transfers, and more… Booking opens 15 March @ 1pm (UK) kadampafestivals.org/spring