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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Highest Yoga Tantra Class*

Saturday, December 9
10:00am – 1:30pm + Discussion
with Kadam Morten

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How to Purify the Mind

Saturday, December 16
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Mind Healing

Saturday, December 23
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Daniel Koren

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An Abundance of Joy

Saturday, December 30
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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New Year’s Eve 2024: Meditation and Celebration

Sunday, December 31
9:00pm – Midnight
with Kadam Morten

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New Year New You

Saturday, January 6
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy

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Why Love is the Answer

Saturday, January 13
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, January 20
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with France Roy

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A Life of Profound Purpose

Saturday, January 27
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten & Kadam Lucy

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Buddha’s Enlightenment Two-Day Fasting Retreat

April 12 & 13
7:00am start
(Mahayana Precepts)

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International Kadampa Spring Festival 2024

Accomplishing the Great Wisdom Protection
May 24-29
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2024

Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart
July 26 – August 10
with Gen-la Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2024

The Gateway to Highest Yoga Tantra
October 25 – November 1
with Gen-la Dekyong