Special Events

 

New Zealand Dharma Celebration
7 - 9 May, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch

The Empowerment of Buddha Maitreya and Teachings on Loving Kindness
See: www.nzdharmacelebration.org

The Dharma Celebration is a unique opportunity to enjoy a spiritual holiday of teachings, meditations and empowerment, in the company of spiritual practitioners from all over New Zealand.
An empowerment is an opportunity to make a special connection with an enlightened being so that we can receive their constant care and protection. Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of the realization of the loving kindness of all the Buddhas. His function is to guide us along the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Following the empowerment Gen Rabten will also give teachings on loving kindness. Developing this warm heart gives us a feeling of closeness to all living beings as well as the ability to maintain a happy and peaceful mind all the time.

The Teachers

Gen Kelsang Rabten is the National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKTIKBU) in New Zealand and Australia. Through his clear presentation of Buddha’s teachings and his warm heart Gen Rabten shares with us how we can find happiness in our lives through applyingBuddha’s advice.
The meditations will be guided by Kelsang Drolchog, the Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch.

 

The Location
The Celebration will be held at Wainui Park YMCA on the beautiful Banks Peninsula just 75 minutes drive from Christchurch.

For booking and details see: www.nzdharmacelebration.org

 

Australasian Festival

19 - 23 November, KMCA, Melbourne

See: www.australasianfestival.org
With Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
The empowerment of Buddha Manjushri with teachings on the Understanding The Mind.

 

International Events 2010

International Festivals
http://kadampa.org/en/events/international-kadampa-festivals/