总精神总监
第一天 ~ 法会充满魔力
7 月 24, 2026
Festivals are Magical
Arrival at the Summer Festival
Over the last few weeks Manjushri Centre has completely transformed, taking on its Festival aspect as marquees are carefully integrated into the Temple and around the grounds. As if by magic, everything seems to ‘just fit’ and work perfectly.
Over the last few days more and more people have arrived and teams of Kadampas have been busy preparing the Festival site. Shelves are stocked, kitchen teams kick into action, traffic is directed, chairs are set out and signs are put up. There is an air of anticipation – the countdown to the Festival is beginning.
随着人们陆续抵达，一切开始热闹起来，精心筹备的法会庆典也正式拉开帷幕。法会庆典正式开始！人们欣喜地来到这里：对一些人来说，这是与这片福地重逢的喜悦；对另一些人来说，这是他们的第一次到访，他们为能来到这里而感到无比兴奋。工作人员随时准备迎接每一位来宾，并协助他们找到住宿地点。
从一开始，噶当巴行者的良善和无数志愿者的出色组织能力就展现得淋漓尽致。一切运转流畅高效，完全由志愿者运营的法会奇迹就此诞生。
The first teaching
Listening from the Heart
Finally, after everyone has arrived, settled in or put up their tent, and enjoyed their first meal, it is time for the first teaching session – the Dharma heart of the Festival. A full Temple of 2,000 people listens attentively to teachings from Gen Rabten. With great energy he gives a talk full of practical advice on how to get the most from the Festival: how to listen skilfully and from our hearts rather than our heads. He shares many stories and essential teachings from Venerable Geshe-la’s books, and everyone leaves feeling incredibly fortunate to be here and inspired to make the most of the days ahead.
Meeting again
Joyful Connections
After the session there is the happy chatter of people connecting with one another, discussing the teachings or simply enjoying meeting again. The Festival site looks beautiful, lit with strings of lights against the dark sky and with a half moon shining brightly over the forest. As the evening gently draws to a close, people head to bed to gather fresh energy for another wonderful day at the Festival.
Podcast
Summer Festival 2026 – Introduction Teaching
Gen Rabten gives a teaching on how to take the Festival teachings into our heart.
English
