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Kadampa Buddhist Festivals & Celebrations

A Part of International Temples Project - Building Temples for World Peace

Fall Festival

Festival Accommodation

We regret that we are unable to offer accommodation either before Friday October 22, or after the Festival (which ends with lunch on Friday October 29). If you are arriving early, or departing late, you will need to arrange your own accommodation. 

 

Camping at KMC Brazil

KMC Brazil

A variety of accommodation will be available at the Temple site itself. This will include wooden chalets, marquee dormitories, and camping.

 

Solar das Primaveras

Located in Jacare, 5km from KMC Brazil, Solar das Primaveras resort will accommodate approximately 400 Kadampas during the Fall Festival. Accommodation will be provided in shared en-suite rooms, as well as indoor dormitories and camping. Facilities include an on-site restaurant and swimming pool. Shuttle buses will bring you to and from the Festival site each day.

Solar

Mosteiro de Itaici

Also known as Vila Kostka,  is located in the town of Itaici approx. 55km from KMC Brazil. Founded around 50 years ago, it is a flourishing retreat centre which offers silent retreats in the tradition of St Ignatius of Loyola. Its tranquil, spiritual atmosphere and beautiful, peaceful gardens make it a perfect setting for this ‘additional’ Fall Festival site accommodating up to 500 Kadampas, with a meditation room available for group and private practice, and Festival Cafes. Single, twin and shared en-suite accommodation is available, and buses will take you to and from the Festival site each day.
 

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Chacara dos Sonhos

Chacara dos Sonhos is located close to Jundiai.  We will be able to accommodate up to 350 Festival attendees  in indoor dormitories and shared rooms. Buses will bring you to and from the Festival site each day.  Chacara dos Sonhos has previously hosted Kadampa events and was the venue for a Heruka and Vajrayogini empowerment  in 2002.


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