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
January
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays January 2-30 12:00-12:30 PM
Sunday Morning Series: How to Solve Our Human Problems | Sundays January 6-27 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays January 6-27 10:00-11:30 AM
Center Cherishing Day | Sunday, January 20 12 PM-2 PM
Just Meditate | Saturday, January 26 10:00-10:45 AM
February
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays February 1-27 12:00-12:30 PM
Just Meditate | Saturday, February 2 10:00-10:45 AM
Sunday Morning Series: How to Solve Our Human Problems | Sundays February 3-24 10:00-11:30 AM
Meditation for Kids | Sundays February 3-24 10:00-11:30 AM
New! Wednesday Drop-in Class at Lussier Community Education Center: Learning to Be Happy | Wednesdays Feb 6-March 6, 6:30-8:00 PM at the Lussier Community Education Center
Real Inner Protection: A Weekend on Love with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab | February 8-10
Friday Night Lecture: Letting Go of the Past with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab | Friday, February 8 7:00-8:30 PM
Saturday Day Course: Moving Our Mind to Love with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab | Saturday, February 9, 10 AM-4:00 PM
Special Sunday Morning Class: Love in Daily Life with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab | Sunday, February 10 10:00-11:30 AM
New! Thursday Night Drop-in Series: How to Transform Your Life | Thursdays February 14 - 28 7:00-8:30 PM
Meditation 101: Learn to Meditate in Half a Day | Saturday, February 23 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
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! Wednesday Drop-in Class at Lussier Community Education Center: Learning to Be Happy | Wednesdays Feb 6-March 6, 6:30-8:00 PM at the Lussier Community Education Center
New! Thursday Night Drop-in Series: How to Transform Your Life | Thursdays March 7 - 28 7:00-8:30 PM
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully Retreat | Saturday, March 9, 9 AM-4:00 PM
Just Meditate | Saturday, March 16 10:00-10:45 AM
Friday Night Lecture: Sunshine State of Mind | Friday, March 22 7:00-8:30 PM
April
Noontime Meditation | Wednesdays and Fridays April 3-30 12:00-12:30 PM (No Class April 5)
Thursday Night Drop-in Series: How to Transform Your Life | Thursdays April 4-18 7:00-8:30 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)
Thursday Night Drop-in Series: How to Transform Your Life | Thursdays May 2-30 7:00-8:30 PM (No Class May 16)
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 7-8 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
Friday Night Lecture: Silencing Our Inner Critic | Friday, May 31 7-8:30 PM
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
Thursday Night Drop-in Series: How to Transform Your Life | Thursdays June 6-20
Giving Power to Our Meditation: A Buddhist Perspective | Saturday, June 8 10 AM-4 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 (Registration opens December 15, 2018)