National & International Events
Each year students and practitioners from Vajrayana Center travel to Dharma Festivals and Celebrations in various countries.
These events are special spiritual vacations, when thousands of people - including over 500 Buddhist monks and nuns - gather from around the world to receive Buddhist teachings directly from the Spiritual Director of the NKT, the Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso; the Deputy Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab; or from the National Spiritual Directors.
The Festivals and celebrations provide a wonderful opportunity to contemplate and meditate on these teachings in guided meditation retreats, and to discuss them with spiritual friends - from beginners, to those who have been practicing Buddhism for many years.
Meeting with Buddhists from all over the world can enrich our own understanding of how to integrate the Buddha's teachings into our daily lives. In this way, we learn to experience more deeply satisfying states of mind, thus solving our daily problems and enjoying a more peaceful and happier life.
Be sure to visit the Festival Diaries section for a glimpse of past Festivals.
2008 US Kadampa Buddhist Festival
April 24 - 29, 2008
A Wishfulfilling Jewel
Relying upon Dorje Shugden, Our Dharma Protector
Click here for U.S. Kadampa Festival website
International Spring Festival
May 23 - 26, 2008
At the International Spring Festival 2008, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant the empowerment and commentary to the practice of Buddha Vajrapani. The Festival will be held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.
International Summer Festival
July 25 – August 9, 2008
At the International Summer Festival 2008, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant empowerment and commentary on the practice of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara, and commentary to the book Universal Compassion. The Festival will be held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.
International Fall Festival –
October 31 - November 7, 2008
The 2008 International Fall Festival will be held in France. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant empowerment and commentary to the practice of Prajnaparamita.