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International Spring Festival 2023

Special commentary to the Liberating Prayer & International Refuge Vow Ceremony

The Liberating Prayer is not an ordinary prayer – It is like a text and has profound meaning. All Lamrim teachings – renunciation, bodhichitta, and correct view of emptiness are included in this prayer. I can say very few people understand the Liberating Prayer. It definitely needs verbal commentary by a Teacher. If we understand and contemplate its meaning – it is the best method to develop faith in Buddha and his teachings, which is our spiritual life and the root of all Dharma realizations.
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

At this Festival Gen-la Dekyong will share a special transmission and blessing of the meaning of this prayer that she received directly from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. She will also bring together commentary Venerable Geshe-la has given on the meaning of different verses of this prayer over many years.

There will also be an opportunity to engage in a powerful and immensely meaningful International Refuge Vow Ceremony with the worldwide Kadampa family.

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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Make Others Happy

Saturday, December 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey

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Prayers of Compassion For World Peace

Tuesday, December 24
5:30 – 6:30pm
Everybody welcome!

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Awakening the Heart

Saturday, December 28
10:00 – 11:30am
with Natalia Darialova

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New Year’s Eve 2025

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

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Guest Teacher Kadam Lucy James

January 4-25
Special Guest Teacher
Kadam Lucy James

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3-Week Refuge Retreat with Guest Teacher, Kadam Lucy

Jan 4-23
Multiple Sessions Each Day
with Kadam Lucy

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The Spiritual Foundation of Freedom & Joy

Saturday, January 4
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy

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The Karma Code

A Four-Week Sunday Series
Starts January 5
with Kadam Lucy and Julia Strohm

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Transforming Difficult Times into Inner Strength

Monday Special Event & 5-Week Series
(Repeated on Tuesdays at 11:15am)
January 6 – February 10
with Kadam Lucy, Kadam Morten & Kadam Matthew

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Focus & Flow

Saturday, January 11
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy

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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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Blissful Path Retreat

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

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Guest Teacher Gen Samten Kelsang

March 7 – 9
Special Guest Teacher
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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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

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