Editors’ Picks ~ October 2026
Our editors select their favorite photographs from around the world for the month of October.
Read MoreThe Collected Works of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is at the heart of all activities and practices in NKT centers around the world. Currently, the full collection has been translated into only four languages: English, Spanish, French, and German. Tharpa Sweden is now benefiting their community with a second book launch this year – the sixth book translated into Swedish – The New Meditation Handbook.
In recent weeks, many people had the opportunity to receive Buddha’s special blessings. Here we feature KMC Malaga, Tharpaland KMC (Germany), KMC Madrid – La Sierra (Spain) and KMC Trois-Rivières (Canada).
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.
Kadampa Podcasts are expanding to bring Dharma teachings from more Teachers to a worldwide audience. You can now access your favorite podcasts on many leading streaming platforms, available in three languages!
At the beginning of September, KMC Guadalajara hosted a special meditation event led by Resident Teacher Gen Shima, drawing a large and enthusiastic audience. The event was divided into two parts: a public talk called “Where is Happiness?” and a retreat called “Release from Pain.”
In August some Kadampa Centers organized group retreats to allow their students to gain deeper experience of inner peace.
Here Kailash IRC, KMC Argentina, KMC Vancouver and KMC Fraser Valley.
This August, practitioners in Mexico had a wonderful opportunity to engage in a post-Festival retreat and learn about karma and lojong (training the mind). See below for more details on the courses offered at KMC Mexico, KMC Cuernavaca, and KMC Monterrey.
While people in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy summer in August, those in the Southern Hemisphere are now enjoying their winter events. Check out the recent wintertime events in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Uruguay.
Following the International Summer Festival, Kadampa Centers worldwide are resuming their classes and courses. Check out what’s new in the US at KMC Brooklyn, KMC New York, KMC Maryland, KMC South Carolina, and KMC Washington DC.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche created the Teacher Training Program to ensure that Kadampa Teachers around the world will continually improve their correct understanding of Kadam Dharma, pure moral discipline, and teaching skills to become a pure example for others to learn from and follow.
