INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL 2026
- International Spring Festival
- May 22nd - 27th; In person & on-line
- please see: kadampafestivals.org/spring
INTERNATIONAL SPRING
FESTIVAL
Buddha Amitayus Empowerment
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Through this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit.
Then, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and difficulties of our daily life into opportunities for developing authentic love and compassion, and for finding true and lasting happiness.
‘If everyone were to practise cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.’
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The New Eight Steps to Happiness
The Festival is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
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.
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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