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.
Read about some other recent activities organized by Kadampa Centers around the world.
Here Vajrapani KBC in Pretoria, KMC Manchester, KMC Frankfurt, Odiyana KMC in Cheshire and KMC Wales.
During the first weeks of September in North America, four centers organized prominent public talks about emptiness, happiness, and well-being. Here we feature KMC-DC (Washington), Je Tsongkhapa KBC in Pachuca, KMC Ottawa’s visit to Quebec, and KMC Merida.
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Throughout the festival so many meetings take place. First and foremost we meet as an International Kadampa Sangha, a spiritual familiy that stretches around the world. We have an opportunity to experience the International Union of Kadampa Centers and communities that Venerable…
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