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

Training in Emptiness

A Guide for Beginners

Emptiness is the word used by Buddha to describe the ultimate nature of reality. It is not a nihilistic nothingness, but rather an experience of freedom from limitation that allows us to let go of our painful ways of relating to ourselves and the world. It is a source of joy, creativity and healing that we can all tap into at any time. Through meditating on emptiness we can quickly become the person we wish to be, and we open ourselves to our potential for complete liberation and enlightenment.

Everybody is welcome to join us for this half-day course in which France will guide us into a practical experience of the meditation on emptiness, and show us how to integrate it into our own daily life. For those wishing to attend the country retreat with Kadam Morten over Labor Day weekend, this primer will be invaluable.

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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