General information

• 2008 at a glance
• Weekly calendar
• Daily meditation prayers (pujas)
• Monthly Calendar Download

Classes & courses

• Day Courses
• Special Events
• General Program Meditation Classes
• Lunchtime Meditation
• Meditation Classes at Arlington Temple
• Ft. Worth - Hulen
• Beginner Meditation Day Courses

Retreats

• Retreats at the Temple
• Out of Town Retreats

Study programs

• Foundation Program
• Teacher Training Program

Special courses

• International Festivals with Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
• 2008 US Kadampa Buddhist Festival
• 2008 Southwest Dharma Celebration

International Festivals with Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

International Kadampa Festivals

Members of Kadampa Meditation Center - Texas attend the International Festivals with Geshe Kelsang Gyatso every year. 

International Kadampa Festivals are special courses taught by the Founder and Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

The Festivals include teachings and empowerments from the Spiritual Director, reviews and meditations led by Senior NKT Teachers, chanted meditations and offering ceremonies, and retreats to consolidate and deepen your understanding and experience.

Open to everyone, these International Festivals are a wonderful opportunity to meet with Buddhist practitioners from all over the world and share experience and understanding with them.

Three Annual Festivals

There are three International Festivals each year:

• The Spring Festival –  May 23 – 26, 2008    

At the International Spring Festival 2008, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant the empowerment and commentary to the practice of Buddha Vajrapani.  The Festival will be held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.

• The Summer Festival – July 25 – August 9, 2008    

At the International Summer Festival 2008, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant empowerment and commentary on the practice of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara, and commentary to the book Universal Compassion.  The Festival will be held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.

• The Fall Festival – October 31 - November 7, 2008   

The 2008 International Fall Festival will be held in France.  Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant empowerment and commentary to the practice of Prajnaparamita.

Festival diaries

To find out what it is like to attend an International Festival, visit the Festival Diaries section where you can view videos, photos, and reviews of previous International Festivals.

Helping the Temples Project

The proceeds from these Festivals are donated to the International Temples Project.