May 22-27

Spring Festival 2026

Buddha Amitayus Empowerment and Teachings on Eight Verses of Training the Mind

Offered in-person and online (see festival site for details)

with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

See booking page for pricing details

Through this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit. Then, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and difficulties of our daily life intoopport unities for developing authentic love and compassion, and for finding true and lasting happiness.

‘If everyone were to practise cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.’
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The New Eight Steps to Happiness

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DETAILS

It is recommended to attend this event in its entirety
The International Kadampa Spring Festival is suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
Everybody welcome!

EVENT LOCATION

MAP

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