This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.
International Kadampa Spring Festival 2024
Dorje Shugden Empowerment and Teachings on the Extensive Protector Puja
Dorje Shugden is a Dharma Protector emanation of the Wisdom Buddha who averts obstacles to our spiritual practice and gathers necessary conditions for our attaining spiritual realizations. During this Festival, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa will grant the Blessing Empowerment of Dorje Shugden. Then, based on instructions received from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, he will teach on the Melodious Drum practice, the ‘Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual’, which is usually performed monthly in Kadampa centers.
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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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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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Meditation, Buddha Nature, and the Spiritual Path
Saturday, September 7
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten
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Transforming Anger and Hurt into Spiritual Power
A Monday/Tuesday General Program Series
Starts September 9 & 10
with Kadam Morten
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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation
Saturday, September 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey