International & National Festivals
New Kadampa Tradition
Every year the New Kadampa Tradition organizes a worldwide program of special courses on Buddhism and meditation that explain how to apply Buddha’s teachings (Dharma) to modern living. The program includes International Festivals, National Festivals, and Dharma Celebrations.
These Festivals and Dharma Celebrations provide a precious opportunity to study and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of NKT.
The events vary in length from two days to two weeks, but whatever their duration they all offer a vacation with a difference – a chance to break free from the hectic routines of daily life and focus on the things that really matter. You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energized.
There is a Spring, Summer, and Fall International Festival yearly. Generally, the Spring and Summer Festivals are held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center in Northern England. The Fall Festival location changes to different international locations each year.
We have two traditional Kadampa Temples in the US, one in upstate New York and one near the Grand Canyon, Arizona. The festival is held yearly at one of these locations.
Our Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration is held yearly at either KMC Maryland or KMC DC. The next Dharma Celebration is not yet scheduled.