National/International Meditation Courses
UK FESTIVALS 2008
SPRING FESTIVAL
May 23-26
Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani and Commentary to the practice.
with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 25-August 9
Empowerment of 1,000 armed Avalokiteshvara and
Teachings on Universal Compassion.
with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
For more information: kadampa.org/festivals
Every year Kadampa Centers around the world organize major international festivals in different countries.
These Buddhist festivals provide the opportunity for people from all over the world to receive teachings and empowerments from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of Kadampa Buddhism in the West and the Spiritual Director of our
Kadampa Buddhist meditation Center here in The Hamptons.
People with all levels of experience attend the festivals, from absolute beginners to those who have practiced for many years. They are a wonderful way to meet with fellow practitioners and to gain a clear understanding and deeper experience of the Buddhist path to happiness.
It is difficult to convey in words how special it is to receive teachings from Ven. Geshe Kelsang directly. Perhaps we have read some of his books and found them exceptionally clear and accessible. Perhaps we have enjoyed listening to teachings by Kadampa teachers and found them very practical. Yet when we are in the presence of Geshe Kelsang it becomes even easier to appreciate this remarkable person and his gift to the modern world.
These festivals are special spiritual vacations, when over 3,000 people - including over 400 Buddhist monks and nuns - gather together from around the world. People with all levels of experience attend the festivals, from absolute beginners to those who have practiced for many years. Click here for an interactive presentation of a Festival to get a sense of what it is like.
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