NKT International Festivals
International Kadampa Festivals
Many members of Dharmakirti Buddhist Center attend the International Festivals every year.
International Kadampa Festivals are special courses taught by the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
The Festivals include teachings and empowerments from the Spiritual Director, reviews and meditations led by Senior NKT Teachers, chanted meditations and offering ceremonies, and retreats to consolidate and deepen your understanding and experience.
Open to everyone, these International Festivals are a wonderful opportunity to meet with Buddhist practitioners from all over the world and share experience and understanding with them.
Three Annual Festivals
There are three International Festivals each year:
- The Spring Festival – May 22 – 25, 2009
At the International Spring Festival 2009, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant the empowerment of Buddha Maitreya and the commentary to the practice
The Spring Festival is held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.
For more information on the Festival and online booking, please visit the International Kadampa Buddhist Festivals website
- The Summer Festival – July 24 – August 8, 2009
In the first week of the International Summer Festival 2009, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will give the blessing empowerment of Dorje Shugden and give teachings on Lamrim, the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.
In the second week, Venerable Geshe-la will give the blessing empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini and a commentary to the practice.
The Summer Festival is held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.
For more information on the Festival and online booking, please visit the International Kadampa Buddhist Festivals website.
- The Fall Festival – October 30-November 5, 2009
At the Fall Festival 2009, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will grant the empowerment of Medicine Buddha.
The Festival will be held at Montecatini Congressi, in the Tuscan town of Montecatini Terme, right next to Kadampa Meditation Centre Italy. It is a perfect setting in parkland right at the heart of this enchanting Italian Spa.
Festival diaries
To find out what it is like to attend an International Festival, visit the Festival Diaries section where you can view videos, photos, and reviews of previous International Festivals.
Helping the Temples Project
The proceeds from these Festivals are donated to the International Temples Project.