This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.

International Fall Festival

Empowerment of Buddha Green Tara and Commentary on the 21 Homages

During the 2022 Fall Festival, Gen-la Dekyong, General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Green Tara and give special teachings on the sublime twenty-one homages based on a transmission she received directly from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Wisdom manifestation

Green Tara is a female enlightened being, the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas, who protects living beings from outer and inner obstacles and guides them to the attainment of all the stages of the path to enlightenment.

Drawing closer

In relying on Mother Tara and requesting her help, we frequently recite twenty-one special verses of praise, or homage. These precious words are Buddha’s own speech and are considered to be actual Sutra.

At the Fall Festival, Gen-la will give an explanation of these special verses based on the transmission she received from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Through understanding the meaning of these verses we will draw closer to the twenty-one emanations of Tara and constantly receive special blessings and protection.

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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How to Actually Make a Difference

Saturday, January 25
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy & Kadam Kyle

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The 35 Confession Buddhas Practice

Saturday, February 1
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Julia Strohm

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Blissful Path Retreat

Saturday, February 8
10:00am-1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Love, Attachment and Desire According to Buddhism

Saturday, February 15
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Edwin Tubb

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How Not to Take Things Personally

Saturday, February 22
10:00am – 4:00pm
with Kadam Morten

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The Art of Letting Go

Saturday, March 8
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Gen Samten Kelsang

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Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo

March 29-30
Special Guest Teacher
Gen Kelsang Demo

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International Kadampa Spring Festival 2025

Empowerment and Commentary to the Practice of Buddha Maitreya
May 23-28
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2025

Green Tara Empowerment & Teachings
July 25-August 9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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A Life Beyond Fear with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Thursday, September 11
7:00 – 8:30pm at the Town Hall
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Teachings
October 3-9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong