Video feature about Ordination Vows

“Didn’t you just gasp?” Gen-la Dekyong asked. And yes, that’s exactly what I did. For a first time visitor at KMC France, home of this year’s International Kadampa Fall Festival, the initial view of the arched gateway, adorned with the traditional deer and Dharma Wheel, with the chateau in the background, literally ‘takes your breath … Read more

September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day. The following explanation is an extract from a talk given by Geshe Kelsang on this day in 1991: ‘On this day we celebrate Buddha’s return from the desire god realm called Land of the Thirty-three Heavens, where he had been to visit his mother … Read more

Where will you be in the first week of October? How about spending a peaceful week in a beautiful French Chateau purifying your mind? October 2- 8 Gen-la Dekyong will grant empowerment and give teachings on Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, and senior NKT teachers will lead meditations guiding us through this powerful practise. Enjoy … Read more

One of the things that makes our International Festivals so special, is that the whole event from beginning to end, arises out of the kindness of volunteers. Help us to prepare KMC France to receive our international Kadampa sangha. If you can come one or two weeks before the Festival, or if you would like … Read more

KMC France will, for the first time, host the International Fall Festival. If you have never visited KMC France, or perhaps never been to an International Festival, now is the perfect opportunity. Receive Inspiring and Life-Changing Teachings One of the most powerful methods Buddha taught to purify our mind is the meditation and recitation of … Read more

In accordance with the wishes of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso the festival concluded with a special presentation of the Life of Buddha on DVD. This play, inspired by Venerable Geshe-la and his teachings, visually captures the essence of Buddha Shakyamuni’s life. Based on the twelve principal deeds of Buddha, it shows in a clear and … Read more

Final Retreat Day on Vajrayogini This is the final full day of the Summer Festival 2015. Tomorrow Saturday the Festival will conclude with the annual screening of The Life of Buddha. The Festival is winding down, slowly dissolving back into the emptiness from which it arose a mere two weeks ago.The taxis are lining up … Read more