Both KMC Cuernavaca and KBC Queretaro had the pleasure of hosting wonderful guests who shared inspiring teachings with the local community. Over 300 participants enjoyed the courses organized by these centers.
Over the weekend at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vajravarahi in Toulouse, we experienced the empowering blessings of Buddha Shakyamuni alongside the Toulouse Sangha and welcomed many new faces. Almost 50 people participated in this special gathering.
Hosted by KMC Buenos Aires and KMC Córdoba, two weekend courses on patience and dependent relationships were held in Argentina in September. The rural retreat in Cordoba, led by the National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Rinchung, and the City Centre weekend course in Buenos Aires with Gen Kelsang Atisha were both well-attended and greatly appreciated by participants.
Open days at Dharma centres are opportunities for more people to discover their local Centers. Recently KMC Wales and KMC Montreal held popular open days, enjoyed by visitors and Dharma centre students alike.
Over 80 people from Kadampa Centre’s all around Australia gathered together at KMC Australia over the weekend for our Flourishing Kadam Dharma in Australia weekend.
In mid-September, KMC France, KMC Paris, and KMC Metz hosted open door events. These centers welcomed the public with tours, guided meditations, and information about meditation classes.
Held at KMC Madrid in the beautiful setting of the Sierra de Guadarrama, the retreat will be based on the teachings received at the International Fall Festival 2023.
It is over a year since the 6th Kadampa Temple for World Peace was opened by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong at KMC Spain, Malaga. This video shows what an extraordinary year it has been and just how much has been accomplished.
In mid-September, at two different corners of the Americas, KMC Colombia and KMC Fraser Valley, Canada, organized retreats that allowed participants to step away from their usual hectic lives. These retreats provided a unique opportunity to retreat in tranquil settings, allowing attendees to turn their focus inwards. It was a chance to refresh their perspectives and cultivate reliable inner resources for leading a healthier and happier life.
Last week at KMC Rio de Janeiro, the Resident Teacher Kelsang Chochin granted the blessing empowerment of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita and gave teachings on the practice, including a transmission of the Heart Sutra, followed by a short and beautiful retreat.
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