Kadampa Festivals and Celebrations
Every year the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) organizes a world wide program of special courses on Buddhism and meditation that explain how to apply Buddha’s teachings (Dharma) to modern living. The program includes International Festivals, National Festivals, and Dharma Celebrations.
These Festivals and Dharma Celebrations provide a precious opportunity to study and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the NKT.
The events vary in length from two days to two weeks, but whatever their duration they all offer a vacation with a difference – a chance to break free from the hectic routines of daily life and focus on the things that really matter. You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energized.
There are three annual International Festivals each year:
The Spring Festival – held at Manjushri KMC in the UK
The Summer Festival – held at Manjushri KMC in the UK
The Fall Festival – held at various locations outside the UK
Virtual tour of Manjushri Kadampa Temple for World Peace
There is one US Festival each year at the end of April:
The US Festival – held at KMC New York in Glen Spey, New York
There is one Midwest Dharma Celebration each year in early November:
The Midwest Dharma Celebration – held at KMC Madison in 2018
Kadampa Meditation Center Madison
Year at a Glance
March
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays March 1-29 12:00-12:30 PM
Sunday Morning Series: How to Solve Our Human Problems | Sundays March 3-31 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays March 3-31 10:00-11:30 AM
New! Thursday Night Drop-in Series: How to Transform Your Life | Thursdays March 7 - 28 7:00-8:30 PM
April
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays April 3-30 12:00-12:30 PM (No Class April 5)
Stress Factor Zero: Stress Buster Meditation Series | Thursdays April 4-18 7:00-8:00 PM
A Life of Great Meaning: Changing Our Heart, Life, and World with Kadam Lucy James | April 5-7
Friday Night Lecture: Changing Our Heart with Kadam Lucy James | Friday, April 5 7:00-8:30 PM
Saturday Retreat: Changing Our Life with Kadam Lucy James | Saturday, April 6 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Special Sunday Morning Class: Changing Our World with Kadam Lucy James | Sunday, April 7 10:00-11:30 AM
Sunday Morning Series: How to Solve Our Human Problems | Sundays April 14-28 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays April 14-28 10:00-11:30 AM
Compassion Fasting Retreat | Saturday, April 13 6:30 AM- 4 PM
Just Meditate | Saturday, April 20 10:00-10:45 AM
US Festival at KMC New York | Friday April 26-Wednesday May 1 2019
May
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays May 1-31 12:00-12:30 PM (No Class May 17)
Stress Factor Zero: Stress Buster Meditation Series | Thursdays May 2, 9 and 23 7:00-8:00 PM
Free Sunday Morning Class and Spring Open House | Sunday, May 5 10 AM
Choose Happiness Free Meditation and Talk at Verona Public Library | Wednesday, May 8 7:00-8:00 PM
Just Meditate | Saturday, May 11 10:00-10:45 AM
Sunday Morning Series: How to Solve Our Human Problems | Sundays May 12-26 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays May 12-26 10:00-11:30 AM
Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and Commentary to the Liberating Prayer with Gen Kelsang Gomlam | Introduction, Friday May 17 7:00-8:30 PM
Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and Commentary to the Liberating Prayer with Gen Kelsang Gomlam | Empowerment Saturday May 18 9 AM-5 PM
International Spring Festival at Manjushri KMC | May 24-29
June
Sunday Morning Series: How to Solve Our Human Problems | Sundays June 2-30 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays June 2-30 10:00-11:30 AM
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays June 5-28 12:00-12:30 PM
Stress Factor Zero: Stress Buster Meditation Series | Thursdays June 6-20 7:00-8:00 PM
Starting in 2019
Classes in Milwaukee | March 2019 - Sign up for details and updates!
Fall International Festival at International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, USA | September 27-October 3