GSD Weekend: Clear and Joyful Meditation - Special Weekend
- GSD Weekend
- November 27 - December 1 2026
- please see: https://manjushri.org/events/special-weekend-november
GSD Weekend: Clear and Joyful Meditation – Special Weekend
Bodhichitta and the wisdom directly realizing emptiness are like the two wings of a bird that can carry us to our destination, the ground of enlightenment. To realize emptiness directly, we need to attain tranquil abiding. When we have attained tranquil abiding our concentration cannot be disturbed by conceptual thoughts. With this pure concentration, we can swiftly accomplish the ultimate goal of human life.
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC. Gen-la has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la’s guidance has taught at many centres and events around the world. Gen-la is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness.
The Teacher
The Teacher at the 2026 Spring Festival will be Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.
who is the Retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Tara International Retreat Centre.
As one of the most senior NKT Teachers, Gen-la has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la’s guidance has taught at many centres and events around the world.
His humility and pure example reflect his many years of reliance on his Spiritual Guide.
An internationally renowned Teacher, he is greatly admired as a sincere practitioner and a powerful Teacher and for his pure example of compassion and loving-kindness.
Gen-la will be assisted by senior NKT Teachers who will lead the meditations and retreats during the Festival.
Details
Date:
November 27 - December 1 2026
Time:
For full schedule please see: https://manjushri.org/events/special-weekend-november
Cost:
Please see: https://manjushri.org/events/special-weekend-november
Venue
Location:
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Lake District
Phone:
Email:
support@kadampafestivals.org
LOCATION
FAQs
Our classes are for everyone who is interested in learning how to meditate, regardless of background or belief. They are designed to give a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice. Everyone is invited to use whichever aspects of the teachings they find helpful.
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind.
No. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
No special clothing is required, come as you are.
No. The classes focus on meditation and teachings alone. You can choose to sit on a chair or meditation cushion.
We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, no-one receives a salary. The funds we receive are used to pay for our venues and operating expenses. Although we charge for classes we also offer low-income rates and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
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