Regional & International Festivals
KMC Chicago is part of a worldwide network of independent Kadampa Buddhist centers.
Over 1,200 of them in 40 different countries, all presenting authentic Buddhist wisdom for people living busy, modern lives.
Practitioners from these centers come together at regional, national, and international gatherings to learn, meditate, make meaningful friendships, and maintain an international spiritual community. Dharma Festivals and Celebrations are spiritual vacations.
Learn
Learn from the most senior teachers in Kadampa Buddhism.
Connect
Develop meaningful connections with people from around the region, across the country, or all over the world.
Be Inspired
Meet inspiring examples of people who are using Buddha's practical teachings to transform their everyday lives.
Midwest Dharma Celebration
The Midwest Dharma Celebration is an annual event that connects practitioners from around the Midwest. This weekend of practical teachings and guided meditations nourishes your spiritual life and increases your capacity for boundless inner peace and happiness. Perfect for all levels of experience. Everyone is welcome.
Midwest Dharma Celebration 2022
September, 2022
location TBA
details coming soon
US National Festival
Every June, Kadampa practitioners from across the United States gather at one of two Kadampa World Peace Temples in the U.S. (in upstate New York, or near the Grand Canyon), for this meaningful spiritual vacation.
International Festivals
Every year the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) organizes three International Festivals taught by senior Teachers: every spring and summer in England, and every fall at a new location each year.
The Festivals consist of teachings, empowerments, and meditations, and finish with short retreats. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of experience. They also provide an opportunity to meet and practice with like-minded people from all over the world. You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energized.
Spring Festival 2022
June 10 - 16, 2022
KMC Spain
Opening of the Sixth Kadampa Temple for World Peace, followed by the empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and teachings on the Guru Yoga of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong.
Summer Festival 2022
July 29 - August 13, 2022
England
Week 1: Blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and teachings on Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's extraordinary book, Clear Light of Bliss. With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.
In Week 2: Further teachings on Clear Light of Bliss. With Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.
Fall Festival 2022
November 25 - December 1, 2022
Brisbane, Australia
Empowerments and commentaries to the uncommon Highest Yoga Tantra practices of Heruka body mandala and Vajrayogini from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU.