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
October
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays October 2-30 12:00-12:30 PM
Sunday Morning Series: Compassion and Wisdom: Meditations for a Happy Life | Sundays, October 6-27 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays, October 6-27 10:00-11:30 AM
New! Thursday Morning Class: Basic Buddhist Meditations for Busy People | Thursdays October 10-31 10:00-11:15 AM (No Class Thursday, October 3 due to Fall International Festival)
Happiness from the Inside Out: A Meditation Workshop | Saturday, October 26 10:00 AM- 1 PM
November
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays November 1-29 12:00-12:30 PM (No Class Friday November 15 due to Midwest Dharma Celebration)
Sunday Morning Series: Compassion and Wisdom: Meditations for a Happy Life | Sundays, November 3, 10 & 24 10:00-11:30 AM (No Class Sunday, November 17 due to Midwest Dharma Celebration)
Meditation for Kids | Sundays, November 3, 10 & 24 10:00-11:30 AM (No Class Sunday, November 17 due to Midwest Dharma Celebration)
New! Thursday Morning Class: Basic Buddhist Meditations for Busy People | Thursdays November 7-21 10:00-11:15 AM (No Class Thursday, November 28)
A Life Without Anger Meditation Workshop | Saturday, November 9 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Midwest Dharma Celebration | Friday, November 15-Sunday, November 17
December
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays December 4-28 12:00-12:30 PM (No Class Wednesday, December 25)
Sunday Morning Series: Compassion and Wisdom: Meditations for a Happy Life | Sundays, December 1-22 10:00-11:30 AM (No Class December 29)
Meditation for Kids | Sundays, December 1-22 10:00-11:30 AM (No Class December 29)
New! Thursday Morning Class: Basic Buddhist Meditations for Busy People | Thursdays December 5-19 7 10:00-11:15 AM (No Class Thursday, November 28)
Streams of Purifying Nectar: Vajrasattva Purification Retreat | Saturday, December 14 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
New Year's Eve Candlelight Meditation for World Peace | Tuesday, December 31 7:00-8:30 PM
January
Long Life and Wisdom Amitayus Retreat| Wednesday, January 1 10 AM-3 PM
New Year, New You: Learn to Meditate in Half a Day | Saturday, January 4 10 AM-1:15 PM
Lamrim Meditation Retreat |Saturday, January 11- Tuesday, January 14
Blue Sky Mind: Finding Peace Weekend Retreat with Guest Teacher Kadam Kyle Davis, January 24-26