Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa centers around the world.
Here in this post Australasia, Granada, Valencia, Munich and Texas.
The recent visit of the National Spiritual Director of France, Gen Eupamé, was warmly received in Lyon, France. Two talks were organized: Overcoming Your Fears in Croix-Rousse and Meditating with Joy and Efficiency at Lamrim KBC. In Canada, another successful visiting teacher course took place at KMC Montreal, where Marie-Claude Martel from KMC Quebec taught on Investing in Inner Wealth.
Some Kadampa centers organized open-air meditations in September, taking advantage of the good weather.
Here are KMC Argentina at an ecological reserve, KMC Montpellier on a walk and KMC Metz at an open forum.
From September 20th to 22nd, Gen Ananda, NKT National Spiritual Director for Germany and the Resident Teacher of Tharpaland KMC in Berlin, was the special guest Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Austria in Vienna. He taught a wonderful and practical course called “How We Can Really Enjoy Our Life – The Kadampa Way of Life”.
In September, some Kadampa centers organized away retreats to allow their students to focus on gaining insight into the mind.
Here KMC Quebec, KMC Victoria and Je Tsongkhapa KBC in Pachuca (Mexico) enjoyed away retreats.
September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day, a special occasion for Buddhists around the world. On this day, many engage in meditation, prayers, and teachings to honor Buddha’s return.
The US Festival this year took place for the first time ever at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon in Arizona with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.
Visiting teachers travelled to give courses at KMC Toulouse, KMC Cuernavaca and KMC Bilbao. They taught the path of compassion and wisdom, and how to lead a life of profound purpose.
Coming together in different ways allows us to build strong connections and enhance the community spirit at Kadampa centers. Recently, two centers – KMC Montreal and KMC Chile – engaged in successful community activities that also contributed to the International Temples Project, which is dedicated to creating places of peace around the globe.
It was a magical weekend for some fortunate people in Germany and Portugal. The 2024 Southern German Dharma Celebration was held in Freiburg with Gen Ananda coming to grant Tara empowerment and give teachings, while Gen Rigden granted Medicine Buddha empowerment and commentary at KMC Deuachen.
General Spiritual Director
