International Festivals of teachings, empowerments and meditations on modern Kadampa Buddhism 

Everyone welcome

New NKT-IKBU Logo Kadampa Blue
Venerable Geshe-la

Upcoming Festivals

SPRING

FESTIVAL 2024

Dorje Shugden Empowerment and teachings on the Extensive Protector Puja

MAY 24-29

SUMMER

FESTIVAL 2024

Prajnaparamita Empowerment and Teachings on the Heart Sutra, and Commentary to Blissful Path and The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability

JUL 26 - AUG 10

FALL

FESTIVAL 2024

Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments of Heruka & Vajrayogini & Commentary
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Oct 25 - Nov 1

‘The international programme of teachings is the doorway through which people of the modern world can enter the great treasury of compassion and wisdom that is Kadampa Buddhism.’

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Spiritual Guide and Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism

A Perfect Design

There is a beautiful rhythm to International Festivals. First, we hear the teachings and every day we meditate on their meaning. Then, while the teachings are fresh in our mind we engage in retreat.

This design came from the kindness of Venerable Geshe-la as a method to guide us to a deeper experience of Dharma.

My Wish...

‘We have enjoyed the Summer Festival 2009; this is wonderful, but please keep the intention in your heart to enjoy the Summer Festival 2010, 2011, 2013 until 2099. This is my wish.

Why I have this wish is because it will give you immense meaning in this life and in future lives. This is a wonderful spiritual holiday.’

~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche