Summer Festival 2026 ~ Your Perspective
We invited Summer Festival attendees to capture and share their favorite moments — and now, we’re excited to showcase their photos and experiences with you!
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What gives power to delusions?
Familiarity, distraction and being influenced by others, and bad habits.
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Gen-la Kunsang
Familiarity, distraction and being influenced by others, and bad habits.
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Loving kindness is indispensable
Developing a warm, stable heart and feeling close to all beings creates lasting peace and fulfills all wishes.
Why do we need to apply effort?
If I lack the wish to apply myself to spiritual practice, how do I think my suffering will stop ever?
Why we need to concentrate on Dharma
At Festivals we have a perfect opportunity to find real happiness by concentrating on Dharma.
Why do Buddhists gather?
We should develop a divine pride in being Buddhist
The importance of Buddha Maitreya Empowerment
Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of the realization of the loving kindess of all Buddhas.
Training in Self-Generation
There is no meditation without relying on the spiritual guide.
