General Spiritual Director
First training course for Kadampa Managers
May 14, 2026
Centers Love Creating Events for Their Local Communities
Special events weave deeper connections within the Kadampa Sangha and create closer communities. They also offer the local Sangha the opportunity to meet visiting Teachers and receive their inspiration. Here are some activities at KMC Mexico, KMC Valencia in Spain, KMC Sydney in Australia and Maitreya KBC in the UK.
Public Talk with gen-la kunsang in Mexico city
At Kadampa Meditation Center Mexico, there was great joy in welcoming Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang, retired Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, for a public talk entitled Being Happy Without Being Perfect.
More than 250 people attended in person, with many more joining online, bringing the total to over 300 participants who were delighted to share in this very special event.
During the talk, Gen-la Kunsang encouraged everyone to stop seeking perfection externally and instead focus on cultivating authentic inner peace — a path that truly leads to lasting happiness.
It was a deeply inspiring experience that touched the hearts of all who attended.
Fearless & Free: Meditation Course in Sydney, AUSTRALIA
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney, students recently gathered for a community event entitled Fearless & Free: Inner Strength Through Meditation.
During this inspiring day, Gen Kelsang Lhachog shared practical teachings from Buddha on how to work skillfully with difficult feelings and gradually reduce self-centered attitudes that can lead to isolation.
Participants enjoyed meaningful teachings, guided meditation, and reflection on methods to develop inner strength and greater connection with others.
Sincere thanks to Gen Lhachog, all participants, and volunteers who helped make this special day possible.
The course drew inspiration from the books How to Solve Our Human Problems and The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
GEN LOCHANI FROM KMC BARCELONA VISITED KMC VALENCIA
Our Everything Is Like a Dream event was a true success. Around 66 people enjoyed these precious teachings at Kadampa Meditation Centre Valencia.
Participants left feeling deeply inspired to continue exploring the true nature of phenomena. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank Gen Kelsang Lochani for sharing such profound wisdom.
Away Retreat at Nagarjuna KMC with Maitreya KBC
Members and friends of Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre enjoyed an away retreat at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northamptonshire last weekend. Hopefully, the first of many.
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma guided clear, inspiring, and practical teachings and meditations on the stillness of our own root mind. Participants enjoyed quiet moments, walks in the beautiful grounds, and time spent connecting with friends, old and new.
Sincere thanks to Nagarjuna KMC for their warm hospitality and kind care.
