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Inspiring fire pujas: Burning Offering practices

February 9, 2026

Many centers held full length retreats over January and some finished with fire pujas. Here we feature two of these – please enjoy some beautiful photos of these pujas.

40th Anniversary of Madhyanaka KMC: Weekend with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

February 8, 2026

What an extraordinary weekend we had at Madhyamaka KMC to begin our 40th anniversary year celebrations.

Creating a Pure World: Longer retreats in January

February 7, 2026

To make progress on our spiritual path, we can engage in short and sometimes longer retreats. These extended retreats give us the opportunity to truly feel we are in a Pure Land and to understand that creating a pure world is possible. Here are some retreats offered this month by Kadampa centers.

Under the care of Buddha – empowerments across continents

February 6, 2026

At the end of January, Kadampa centers in Cologne, Edinburgh and Jacksonville hosted inspiring events focused on the blessings of Buddha. Through empowerment, teachings, and retreat sessions, practitioners deepened their connection with Buddha’s compassion and wisdom.

More Short retreats in January: Deeply meaningful experiences

February 5, 2026

January is a wonderful month for Kadampas. It is a time when centers often organise retreats on the essential practices of Lamrim and Highest Yoga Tantra, giving students an opportunity to experience the joy that comes from deepening their Dharma practice.

Now is the time: Dorje Shugden close retreat

February 4, 2026

This January, attendees of close retreat at the Mother Center were blessed with the extraordinary opportunity to enter a month-long Dorje Shugden Close Retreat, guided by our Resident Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. As Gen-la’s final close retreat at Manjushri KMC, the month unfolded as something deeply special and profoundly powerful.