International Kadampa Festivals

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Members of Kadampa Meditation Center Washington attend the International Festivals every year.

International Kadampa Festivals are special courses taught by the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.

The Festivals include teachings and empowerments from the Spiritual Director, reviews and meditations led by Senior NKT Teachers, chanted meditations and offering ceremonies, and retreats to consolidate and deepen your understanding and experience.

Open to everyone, these International Festivals are a wonderful opportunity to meet with Buddhist practitioners from all over the world and share experience and understanding with them.

Three Annual Festivals

Spring Festival 2010, May 28–31

The Empowerment of the Enlightened Mother Arya Tara and Commentary
to the Practice with
Gen-la Khyenrab

Summer Festival 2010, July 23–August 7

Week 1- The Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus and Commentary
to Eight Steps to Happiness
with Gen-la Khyenrab

Week 2- The Empowerment of Prajnaparamita and Commentary
to the Practice
with Gen-la Dekyong

Check back for details and online registration at International Kadampa Buddhist Festivals website.

Festival diaries

To find out what it is like to attend an International Festival, visit the Festival Diaries section where you can view videos, photos, and reviews of previous International Festivals.

Helping the Temples Project

The proceeds from these Festivals are donated to the International Temples Project.

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