Special blessing and ceremonies around the world
May 12, 2024
Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments and Commentary to the Practices of Heruka Body Mandala and Vajrayogini Toronto, Canada 7 – 13 October with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab This year’s Fall Festival will be the first time since 2003, when Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche granted the empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini, that the international Kadampa community … Read more
The Oral Instructions of the Mahamudra
July 22 – August 6
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, UK
Take time to explore the site and be inspired by the Festival videos and photos that perfectly capture the essence of these unique events.
Find out the booking opening dates for Spring and Summer festival and watch a special video feature on the International Kadampa Festivals
What are your resolutions for 2016?
How about including three amazing International Festivals in your wish list?
“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