New Year’s Eve 2023, Gen-la Dekyong gave teachings based on the booklet ‘Prayers for World Peace’ by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. In this time of conflict and confusion, these teachings inspire us to feel hope for peace in our world through the power of our wishes and prayers.
KMC Colorado are happy to announce that they have received their Certificate of Occupancy and moved into the new Temple last weekend.
Many Kadampa centres offered short retreats over the Christmas period, giving people space to cultivate peaceful minds of love and compassion while enjoying the companionship of their spiritual friends.
With this timeless message, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche shows simply and practically how to make our life happier and our world a better place.
Recently Kadam Bridget gave an inspiring public talk to almost 60 people in the beautiful Cornish town of Truro on ‘How to Develop a Peaceful Mind’. This was the culmination of the ‘Cornwall Dharma Tour 2023’, where newly appointed Resident Teacher, Kelsang Yonchen, has taught a series of half day courses around the county in various towns
Thanksgiving at IKRC Grand Canyon was celebrated on multiple occasions. From community meals to special retreats, the community and guests had a great opportunity to come together to give thanks and rejoice in the development of their Centre.
Enjoy some recent events that have taken place in France… Kids classes and sangha time at KMC France, a special event at KMC Montpellier and an empowerment at Menlha KBC.
A most auspicious event for the city of Madrid! Finally, 28 years after the introduction of Buddha’s teachings – the Dharma – in Madrid, the Precious Wheel symbolizing the turning of the Wheel of Dharma has arrived at KMC Madrid-Malasaña. This arrival is set to bless the minds of all its inhabitants and nurture the seeds of compassion and wisdom in their hearts. It is indeed a precious gift from Venerable Geshe-la.
A 10 day silent retreat in the Swiss mountains with Gen Devi with endless mountain vistas, the first snowfall and the peaceful light of the full moon and a weekend course in Zurich with visiting teacher Gen Dragpa on the Wheel of Life.
Empowerments in Kadampa Centers are always special celebrations, bringing the community together to participate in a unique blessing ceremony. Kadampa Centers in Madrid and Alicante, Spain, as well as New York, USA, organized Empowerments of Buddha Vajrapani, the Buddha of Spiritual Power.
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