Fall Festival 2010
Booking opens 14 April 1300 GMT.
Details of accommodation and festival fees will be available soon.
Fall Festival Schedule
22 – 29 October, 2010
| Friday 22 |
The Festival will begin with a special Wishfulfilling Jewel puja with tsog offering, marking the Official Opening of the Kadampa Buddhist Temple at KMC Brazil with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. |
| Saturday 23 |
Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
| Sunday 24 – Tuesday 26 |
Commentary to the practice of Je Tsongkhapa and blessing transmission of Modern Buddhism: The Path of Wisdom and Compassion with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
| Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 | Guided Retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab |
| Friday 29 | Festival Play (finishing approx. 1pm) |
Working Visits
Unfortunately, due to limited capacity for accommodation, catering and services before the Festival begins, there will be no pre-Festival working visit opportunities at KMC Brazil.
Travel Info
KMC Brazil is located approximately 2 hours northwest of São Paulo and 1 hour east from Campinas.
Airports
The nearest international airports to KMC Brazil are São Paulo – Guarulhos International (GRU) (98 Km) and São Paulo-Viracopos (VCP) (52 Km). Many major European, Asian and American airlines offer flights to São Paulo (GRU). Flights are also available from some European and North American cities to São Paulo (VCP) with TAM Airlines.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers will be arranged from Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and can be booked along with your Festival booking. Times are still to be confirmed, but will be available on the evening of October 21, and at various times throughout the day on October 22. At the end of the Festival, airport transfers will be arranged from KMC Brazil to Guarulhos International Airport.
Travel to KMC Brazil
By Bus
Regular buses run from Terminal 2 at Guarulhos International Airport to Sao Paulo Barra Funda Bus Terminal (cost BRL 31). From here, buses run to Jacare which is 5km from KMC BR (cost BRL 14). From here a taxi to KMC BR is approx. BRL 14.
By Taxi
From Guarulhos International Airport a taxi will cost approx. BRL 250. Taxis can be arranged from inside the airport . Prices are fixed and there is no need to book in advance – 500 cabs are available at the airport.
From Viracopos Airport a taxi will cost approx. BRL 140.
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Accommodation
Accommodation both at KMC Brazil and off-site, will be available to book with your Festival booking. Details to follow.
Enquiries
Fall Festival Enquiries to: fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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