Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
International Centre for Modern Buddhism and Temple for World Peace September 2018 - August 2019 Everybody Welcome Everyone is welcome at Manjushri Kadampa EXPERIENCE THE PEACE OF Meditation Centre.
You can come for an evening class, a meditation MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM course, a day visit or to stay for a relaxing break – and for those who are interested there are opportunities to stay as a volunteer or become a full-time resident.
Manjushri KMC is the heart of a worldwide network of modern Kadampa Buddhist centres. This worldwide network was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche (affectionately known as Geshe-la) a world-renowned meditation master who pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society.
Under Venerable Geshe-la's guidance, the centre offers a year-round programme ranging from weekly meditation classes and weekend courses to retreats, in-depth study programmes and international meditation festivals.
It is also home to the first Kadampa Temple for World Peace, designed by Venerable Geshe-la, and the headquarters of the New Kadampa Tradition, an international non-profit organization that supports the development of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world.
Tens of thousands of people visit the centre each year for individual, group and educational visits.
2 3 VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
Spiritual Guide and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition
The Founder and Spiritual Guide of Since that time he has devoted himself Manjushri KMC is Venerable Geshe Kelsang tirelessly to giving teachings, composing Gyatso Rinpoche, a contemporary Buddhist books and establishing a global infrastructure meditation master and world-renowned of modern Buddhist Temples and meditation teacher and author. centres, to make the teachings of Buddha available in a modern form to all people, Venerable Geshe-la’s entire life has been regardless of nationality, age, gender or faith. dedicated to the development of world peace. His heart teaching is that peace in the Everything you see in this brochure - the world comes from peace in the heart, and World Peace Temple, the vibrant study and that modern people can find this inner peace meditation programmes, the international through the teachings of Buddha. publishing company, the Kadampa Art Studio, and the community of sincere lay and ordained After spending his early years studying practitioners of Modern Kadampa Buddhism Buddha's teachings in depth in the - is a manifestation of the compassionate heart monasteries of Tibet, he spent the next of this remarkable holy being. twenty years or so in meditation retreat in the Himalayas before being invited to the West in 1977 to become the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Centre in the English Lake District.
4 5 INTERNATIONAL FALL FESTIVAL 2019 & TEMPLE OPENING The Greatest Gift – giving to everyone equally the precious opportunity to accomplish the real meaning of human life New Book The Mirror of Dharma How to find the real meaning of human life by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
This precious new book by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche gives practical advice on how we can solve our daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance and how to make our human life meaningful. In the Introduction Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Celebrate the opening of the Kadampa Temple Special opportunity to receive the Rinpoche says: ‘Buddha’s teachings, or Dharma, are for World Peace at the International Kadampa Venerable Geshe-la giving the oral transmission of The Mirror of Dharma the practical method to find the real meaning of transmission blessing of The Mirror of Dharma Retreat Center Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA human life. Because Dharma is very profound, when Through his great kindness, Venerable Geshe-la has we are reading Dharma books we should contemplate ‘This Temple is a meaningful object; just their meaning again and again until it touches our passed the blessings of the transmission of The Mirror seeing it brings great meaning to our life and heart. This is very important for everyone.’ of Dharma to Gen-la Dekyong and Gen-la Khyenrab, in life after life, I promise. The Temple is together with some essential additional explanations. We are extremely fortunate to receive this precious symbolic of the attainment of enlightenment, essential advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang so it is always reminding you to apply With Venerable Geshe-la’s permission, they will Gyatso’s heart – a real oral instruction - coming effort to attain the supreme happiness of pass on the precious transmission blessings from his deep experience from a lifetime of study, enlightenment, the ultimate goal of human life.’ and commentary. Everyone is welcome to this meditation and realization of Kadam Dharma. auspicious and transformative spiritual holiday. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Venerable Geshe-la with Gen-la Khyenrab and Gen-la Dekyong 6 7 GEN-LA GENERAL PROGRAMME KELSANG DEKYONG The Pure Happiness of Inner Peace
General Spiritual Director Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche has and maintain a peaceful state of mind. and Resident Teacher developed three special programmes that are These programmes are the very heart of taught at centres throughout the world: modern Kadampa Buddhism.
The Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, General Programme As you will see in the following pages, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, is the General Foundation Programme the General Programme at Manjushri KMC Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Teacher Training Programme offers a wide range of events, from regular Tradition. The purpose of these programmes is to help us evening classes and entry level courses to Tantric empowerments and long retreats. Gen-la Dekyong, who is a western Buddhist to develop our wisdom, cultivate a good heart nun, has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 35 years. She is recognized as a fully qualifiedDharma teacher of both Sutra and Tantra. She is greatly admired for her extraordinary clarity, sincerity and faithful reliance on her Spiritual Guide. Gen-la is a powerful source of inspiration for people wishing to apply the principles of modern Kadampa Buddhism to their lives. Besides her classes and courses at Manjushri KMC, Gen-la also teaches at major Kadampa Buddhist events around the world.
8 GENERAL PROGRAMME 9 EVENING CLASSES WITH GEN-LA DEKYONG PUBLIC TALKS WITH GEN-LA DEKYONG
Tuesdays 7.30 - 9 pm Wednesdays 7.30 - 9 pm Meditation for Busy People • Learn how Kadampa Buddhism Advice for Life The Union of Sutra and Tantra February 10, 2019, 11 am offers practical advice for busy life with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Finding peace in a hectic world. • Enjoy a guided meditation Suitable for everyone, these classes focus Deepening our daily practice of meditation. and experience peace of mind on how to meditate and use Buddhist For those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments or A Life of Less Worry understanding to solve daily problems. the intention to receive them soon. June 23, 2019, 11 am • Explore the peaceful grounds, stay for Learn to become happy and confident, lunch or relax in the World Peace Café free from anxiety. 10 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 11 SPECIAL WEEKENDS WITH GEN-LA DEKYONG
Opening the Door of Keajra Heaven Dispelling the Darkness of Your Mind Teachings on The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability Bathing in the Light of Manjushri’s Wisdom Blessings Nov 30 - Dec 2 2018 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Mar 1 - 3 2019 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
An opportunity to receive the special instruction on Manjushri empowerment and commentary to this how we can reach pure Dakini Land, Keajra Heaven, wisdom advice from Venerable Geshe-la’s heart: with this human body by flying through the higher The things that I normally see in dreams do not exist. sky of the Dharmakaya. This proves that the things that I normally see when These precious instructions awake do not exist, reveal how to train in superior Since both of these things are equally mistaken appearance. transference of consciousness, I will never grasp at the things that I normally see, an uncommon practice of But just be satisfied with their mere name. Vajrayogini Tantra, that gives us By doing this I will liberate myself permanently inconceivable meaning in this From the sufferings of this life and countless life and in countless future lives. future lives. To receive these instructions, it is important to In this way I will be able To benefit each and every living being every day. have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini or to have the intention Through this teaching, living Buddha is actually to receive them in the near future. liberating us by revealing the wisdom path that leads to the ultimate goal of human life.
The teachings will be followed by a short After the empowerment and commentary you retreat to gain heart-felt experience of can take the teachings to heart through engaging the joyful practice of Vajrayogini with in a short retreat with Kadam Bridget Heyes, Gen Kelsang Tharpa, Resident Teacher at UK & Dutch National Spiritual Director & Madhyamaka KMC, Pocklington. Resident Teacher of Nagarjuna KMC, Kelmarsh. Dec 2 - 4 Mar 3 - 5 12 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 13 LOCAL CLASSES CLASSES AT MANJUSHRI KMC FOOD FOR Weekly classes in your area: Barrow-in-Furness, Grange-over-Sands, THOUGHT Kendal, Kirkby Stephen and Windermere. Prayers for World Peace Sundays 10.30 - 11.45 am A special night out with relaxing Visit manjushri.org guided meditation followed Including a short teaching, guided by a delicious, home-cooked, meditations and inspiring prayers, vegetarian meal, with recipes this class is a way to make a positive from all around the world contribution to the world. FREE
Kids' Club Sundays 10.30 - 11.45 am Family fun with meditations, Sep 14 Nov 2 Dec 7 Mar 22 Jun 7 games, stories and activities.
Morning Meditation Class Wednesdays 10 - 10.45 am REFRESH & REVIVE OVERNIGHTERS Take some time to cultivate inner peace and happiness at Overnight stay in an historic house with dinner, breakfast and lunch the start of the day. Enjoy a relaxing weekend with this overnight break. Friday evening starts with a relaxing meditation followed by a tasty vegetarian 15 Minute Meditations meal. Refresh your mind with the morning meditations and revive Every day 12.30 pm and 2 pm your energy with the woodland walks in the peaceful grounds. A short, guided meditation in Or make this a weekend break by extending your stay another night. the Temple for World Peace. FREE Get the week off to a good start with a fresh new approach!
Sep 14 - 15 Nov 2 - 3 Dec 7 - 8 Mar 22 - 23 Jun 7 - 8
14 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 15 Dealing with Change The Art of Self-Confidence September 28 - 30 with Kelsang Lamchen March 15 - 17 with Gen Kelsang Nyingpo Resident Teacher of Amitabha KMC, Bristol Resident Teacher of KMC Reading Without choice, things around How meditation can us change – family, relationships, improve our self-esteem employment, neighbours, and self-confidence. weather, finances etc. – leaving us feeling that we are not in control of our life. Through meditation, however, we discover that by controlling our mind we can begin to control our life. Happiness made Easy April 26 - 28 with Gen Kelsang Lekma Learning from our Dreams Resident Teacher of KMC Southampton October 26 - 28 with Kadam Adam Starr Buddha taught simple Resident Teacher of Tara KMC, Dublin meditations we can easily integrate into our daily life Buddha taught how to use our WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREATS that help us to keep a happy experiences in dreams to make mind all the time, even sense of life - and to help us to when life presents us with live lightly through meditation challenges. on the dream-like nature of things.
Clear and Joyful Meditation Calm in the Storm November 16 - 18 with Kelsang Varahi June 14 - 16 with Gen Kelsang Thekchen Resident Teacher of Vajrapani KBC, Huddersfield Resident Teacher of Bodhisattva KMC, Brighton How to control our mind How to stay calm and and accomplish clarity and positive all the time - even concentration through when life blows up a storm. training in meditation.
16 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 17 OFFERING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PROBLEMS You can enjoy a Day Course at Manjushri Centre, either by coming just for the day or, if you prefer, staying over for the night and treating yourself to a mini break in this peaceful place.
Creating Inner Space Why be Unhappy? ~ Meditation for busy people March 30
September 22 If something can be remedied Learn simple, practical meditations Why be unhappy about it? to introduce some space into And if there is no remedy for it, your mind and your life. These There is still no point in being unhappy. meditations will make your mind calm and peaceful so you can Being unhappy has no purpose or meaning, it is simply a bad habit of mind, that destroys our become free from stress, tension happiness and wastes our life. Learn how to stop DAY COURSES and worries. Many of your usual this habitual way of responding to our difficulties problems will fall away and your and adopt a realistic approach that uplifts our mind, relationships with others will and brings energy and joy. improve. Mother's Day weekend: stay over and treat your mum! Advice from Understanding Karma Buddha’s Heart ~ the hidden forces operating in our lives November 10 May 11 A brief introduction to Buddhism Essential advice explaining why good and bad and special ways of thinking that things happen and, how by understanding the enable you to see yourself, others hidden forces in our lives, we can create the life and the world in a completely new we long for. way – one that leads to happiness and the solution to all our problems.
18 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 19 NEW YEAR EVENTS FESTIVE EVENTS AT with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong The Power of Wishing Correctly MANJUSHRI KMC Turning Your Life in the Direction of Happiness December 31 New Year's Eve celebration with a talk and meditation. Start the New Year with inspiration, confidence and joy. Making our Wishes Come True 24 hour Tara Chanting Retreat December 31 - January 1 A wonderful way to begin the New Year! In the Kadampa Temple for World Peace, we will make praises and requests to our common holy Mother, Arya Tara, every four hours following the powerful prayers Liberation from Sorrow. Through turning to her, our good fortune will grow like a waxing moon. No previous experience required – just a mind wishing for a better year ahead and a better world.
CHRISTMAS COURSE with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang Peaceful Mind, Peaceful World Since all actions are created by mind, December 22 - 27 ultimately everything, including the world itself, is created by mind. In this course we will We all have a deep wish to live learn that through transforming our mind we in a pure and peaceful world. can create and experience a pure and peaceful Buddha taught that a pure world is the result of world. In this way, we will naturally bring joy pure actions and an impure world is the result of and happiness to everyone. impure actions. 20 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 21 TRANSFORMING OUR MIND THROUGH LOJONG AND TANTRA
January is a special time at Manjushri KMC when the whole centre enters into retreat mode for four weeks of winter retreat and an extraordinary calm falls upon the environment. THE JANUARY RETREATS Becoming a Bodhisattva Emptiness and Bliss Week 1 & 2 January 4 - 18 Week 3 & 4 January 18 - February 1 with Gen Kelsang Rabten with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Resident Teacher of KMC Brisbane and A guided retreat on the National Spiritual the generation stage Director of Australasia and completion stage & South East Asia practices of Vajrayogini A guided retreat on Eight Tantra. The sessions Verses of Training the Mind. will be led by Gen-la In The New Eight Steps to Kelsang Dekyong, Happiness, Venerable Geshe-la prays: 'How who will guide meditations on the essential wonderful it would be for our world if many practices of Vajrayogini that lead to a deep modern-day practitioners emulated the training experience of bliss and emptiness, and the mind practitioners of ancient times and finally to the attainment of enlightenment. became actual Bodhisattvas!'. Gen Rabten will You may attend one or both weeks. To join guide the retreat sessions, leading us step by this retreat, you must already have received step to the supreme good heart of bodhichitta. a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of You may attend one or both weeks. Heruka and Vajrayogini.
Heruka and Vajrayogini Close Retreats Vajrayogini Retreat January 3 - 31 Heruka Retreat January 4 - February 8 (approx 5 - 6 weeks) An opportunity to engage in qualified close retreat with guidance and support in a blessed and peaceful environment. Please contact [email protected]
22 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 23 SUMMER RETREAT HAPPY MINDS, WEEKEND COURSE WITH KADAM MORTEN CLAUSEN MAKING THE MOST OF OUR LIFE HAPPY FAMILIES August 23 - 29 with Paul Jenkins FAMILY WEEKEND Resident Teacher of Tara KMC, Derby Heading for Higher Ground May 3 - 6 A Magical Journey on the Path to Liberation This guided retreat is a An opportunity for families to meet, special opportunity to relax and enjoy a fun weekend with a April 5 - 7 On this special weekend course, Kadam Morten Clausen, gain practical experience difference in peaceful surroundings. National Spiritual Director of Eastern USA and the Resident Teacher of the meditations The activities, which include drama, of KMC New York City, will teach powerful meditations that can contained within art and outdoor games, are designed completely transform our life. We will learn how, without Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s to help children develop the skills of changing our outer life, we can follow a simple but powerful path of meditation that book How to Transform Your Life. Powerful, how to maintain a happy mind – leads to a deep experience of permanent inner peace and true lasting happiness. simple and life changing, these meditations even when things don't go our way. can be practised by anyone and are the The weekend also offers both children With my mind like a fine horse heading for higher ground foundation for building inner peace within and parents an opportunity to discover Guided by the reins of the Dharma of the three our busy and often stressful lives. the practical value of periods of silence higher trainings, This retreat is perfect for anyone wishing and quiet contemplation: meditation And urged onwards with the whip of strong effort, to deepen their practical experience and for all the family. All families are Now I will swiftly travel the path to liberation. understanding of Buddhist meditation. welcome, whether Buddhist or not. VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
These teachings and meditations are suitable for everyone, from beginners to those with previous experience. Everyone is welcome.
24 GENERAL PROGRAMME GENERAL PROGRAMME 25 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME ADVANCED RETREATS Taking Kadampa Buddhism to heart Monday FP with Touching the Heart The Foundation Programme (FP) at Manjushri Gen-la Kelsang August 31 - September 7, 2018 KMC provides an opportunity to engage in Dekyong A guided Lamrim meditation retreat. systematic study and meditation on the essential Manjushri KMCs new Lamrim meditations help us to subjects of Kadampa Buddhism based on six Foundation Programme solve the problems of daily life and of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's SPECIAL TEACHER started in April 2018 maintain a calm and happy mind all books. and takes place on a Monday evening. TRAINING PROGRAMME the time. Eventually we can attain The emphasis in the classes, which consist of permanent freedom from the inner The book currently being studied is The New teachings, meditation and discussion, is on gaining causes of all worry and problems Eight Steps to Happiness by Venerable Geshe The Special Teacher Training practical experience of Buddha’s teachings, which and help others to do the same. Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. This class is Programme (STTP) at Manjushri you can apply to your daily life. FP is a tried and taught by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong when KMC was designed by Venerable Vajrasattva Retreat tested way to gain a deeper understanding of her international schedule permits. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche October 15 - 21, 2018 the meaning of Buddha’s teachings, maintain a to train qualified teachers of Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat daily meditation practice that is both focused and Sunday FP with Modern Kadampa Buddhism. It is December 8 - 14, 2018 powerful, and make genuine spiritual progress. Gen Kelsang Losel taught by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. The programme consists of study and meditation classes Amitayus Retreat This Foundation based on twelve books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso February 15 - 17, 2019 Programme takes place Rinpoche. It also includes training in teaching skills and on a Sunday. In February Refuge Retreat other modules necessary for modern meditation teachers. 2018 the class started studying a new book, March 8 - 15, 2019 Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Venerable From September 2018 the programme will cover Nyungnay Purifying Ritual Practice Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It is taught selflessness of persons based on the book Ocean of Nectar. April 13 - 15, 2019 by Gen Kelsang Losel, who has been a At the completion of this book in March or April 2019, disciple of Venerable Geshe-la for many the next book to be studied will be The New Guide to Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat For more information please visit manjushri.org/fp years and brings a wealth of practical and Dakini Land. June 28 - July 5, 2019 meditative experience to her teachings. For more information please visit manjushri.org/sttp 26 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME 27 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS THE FESTIVAL TEACHERS A glimpse of world peace Each year the three International Festivals are taught by senior teachers of the NKT
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is the General Spiritual Director is a Retired General Spiritual is the Deputy Spiritual of NKT-IKBU and the Resident Director of NKT-IKBU, Director of NKT-IKBU and Teacher of Manjushri KMC. National Spiritual Director the Resident Teacher of of Canada and Resident International Kadampa She has been a student of Teacher at KMC Canada. Retreat Center Grand Canyon. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 35 years, He is deeply respected He is greatly admired for sincerely training under his throughout the Kadampa the warmth and sincerity guidance in all aspects of Kadam world as a sincere practitioner of his teachings and the Dharma. She is recognized as a and powerful teacher. pure example he shows fully qualified Dharma teacher in his daily life. of both Sutra and Tantra. 28 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS 29 How to Live a Life of Great Enjoying Everything as Pure Good Fortune and Wisdom Empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva and Explanation of a Profound Tantric Purification Buddha Amitayus Empowerment and Practice with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab Teachings on The New Eight Steps to Happiness with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
This practice is a scientific method to purify our mind, transforming it from an impure to a pure state Through the empowerment of Buddha Amitayus we using Tantric technology. NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL will receive the blessings of long life, wisdom and NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL ‘Through receiving the powerful blessings of Buddha merit. Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how, through Vajrasattva continually we can completely purify and subsequently practising the teachings on The New transform our mind. All impure appearances, impure Fall Festival Eight Steps to Happiness, we can transform our life into Spring Festival environments, and impure enjoyments of body a deeply meaningful spiritual path that leads to the and mind will cease for us and we will experience ultimate attainment of long life - full enlightenment. 2018 2019 everything as pure. We will become a completely at Deuachen KMC, Portugal kadampafestivals.org/fall pure being.’ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche OCTOBER 5 - 11 MAY 24 - 29 at Manjushri KMC, UK kadampafestivals.org/spring
30 31 Accomplishing the Real Meaning of Human Life Training in the Oral Instructions of Mahamudra July 26 - August 10
ABIDING IN THE HEART INFINITE BLISS
Week 1 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Week 2 with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Empowerment of Empowerment of the Je Tsongkhapa, followed Wisdom Protector by essential advice on how Dorje Shugden, to prepare the mind for followed by essential Mahamudra meditation advice on how to and how to gather inner accomplish the actual winds into the central Mahamudra, the union channel at the heart channel wheel, following of great bliss and emptiness, following the the instructions of the Ganden Oral Lineage. instructions of the Ganden Oral Lineage. NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL 'This Festival is our spiritual holiday, our meaningful holiday. It will bring great meaning Summer Festival 2019 into our life, I promise. So please enjoy it.' VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE The International Festivals include empowerments, teachings, meditations and short retreats with senior teachers, which are suitable for all levels of experience. Everyone is welcome. The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra
32 at Manjushri KMC, UK kadampafestivals.org/summer INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS 33 ‘This place is not like anywhere a unique else I know. Everyone here is so happy and friendly.’ visitor VISITOR experience
Open to the public year-round, except for the Spring and Summer Buddhist Festivals, Manjushri KMC offers a unique experience to visitors coming just for the day or to stay over for a relaxing break.
Enjoy the magnificent setting in 70 acres of wooded grounds on the shores of Morecambe Bay, with stunning views of the Lake District mountains from the beach.
Visit the World Peace Café, open daily for light refreshments, and the Priory Shop with its unique range of gifts, cards and Buddhist books and statues.
And best of all, relax with a free 15-minute meditation in the tranquillity of the Temple for World Peace.
Family-friendly and dog-friendly, everyone is welcome at Manjushri KMC. 34 35 THE KADAMPA TEMPLE FOR WORLD PEACE 'Whenever anyone, Buddhist or not, sees a Temple or an image of Buddha they receive blessings.'
VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
36 37 THE INTERNATIONAL Design for the new five-tiered THARPA: DISTRIBUTING THE WISDOM OF Temple at Kadampa Meditation TEMPLES PROJECT Centre Spain, Malaga MODERN BUDDHISM
Books • eBooks • Audio Video • Prayers • Art Gift Items
The International Temples Project (ITP) is an international fund dedicated to public benefit. It was founded by Venerable Manjushri KMC is the home of Tharpa Publications, established by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche with the aim to introduce Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to benefit everyone by the Buddhist faith and practice of the NKT publicly, and to distributing Buddha’s wisdom throughout the world. exemplify Buddhist practice through public service – showing Venerable Geshe-la has dedicated many years to writing qualified Dharma how individuals and society benefit through the practice of books on all aspects of Buddha’s teachings. Through his kindness and Buddhism in modern daily life. IKRC Grand Canyon skill, whoever reads these books will come to understand many things Constantly adapting to meet the needs of modern society, about their own potential and will naturally increase their wisdom. the International Temples Project presently achieves its aim In writing these books he shows great generosity, not just to our generation but to millions of people, generation after generation. through creating traditional and non-traditional World Peace Temples, Kadampa Meditation Centres (KMC) and International Tharpa is now an international publishing hub serving many languages Retreat Centres (IRC), and through the activities of World Peace and countries worldwide, fulfilling Venerable Geshe-la’s pure wish for Cafés and Tharpa Publications. Find out more: kadampa.org/itp Buddha’s teachings to touch people’s hearts and transform their lives. Enjoy browsing the Tharpa shop when you visit Manjushri KMC KMC Brisbane or visit tharpa.com to download your free ebook of How to Transform Your Life 38 PROJECTS FOR WORLD PEACE PROJECTS FOR WORLD PEACE 39
Tharpaland IRC, Germany THE JOY OF SERVICE - VOLUNTEER VISITS
HOME OF THE KADAMPA ART STUDIO In exchange for 5 days work, the centre offers Volunteer visits are a perfect introduction 7 nights dormitory accommodation, meals to experiencing life in a modern Buddhist Artwork for Kadampa Centres Many people who help and free attendance at daily meditations community, using your time to make a real worldwide is created in the in the studio do not have and weekly classes during your stay. contribution to peace in the world. Kadampa Art Studio at Manjushri a background in art Kadampa Meditation Centre. but develop skills through Visit manjushri.org/volunteering-visits to apply. being part of this amazing The work in the studio involves and auspicious project. creating original sculptures using modelling software and To help, please contact 3D printing, making the moulds, [email protected] casting, finishing, painting and gilding the statues.
The studio workers are volunteers from the local area as well as people from all over the world.
40 PROJECTS FOR WORLD PEACE 41 VISITING & STAYING AT THE CENTRE THE YEAR AT A GLANCE
MONTH DATE EVENT PAGE MONTH DATE EVENT PAGE ACCOMMODATION & MEALS DISABLED GUESTS BECOMING A RESIDENT Aug 31 - Sep 7 Touching the Heart – Lamrim Retreat 27 Jan 4 - 18 The January Retreats – Week 1 & 2 The centre offers simple accommodation Facilities for disabled guests Manjushri KMC is the mother cont. with Gen Kelsang Rabten 23 Sep 14 Food for Thought 14 and good food at reasonable rates. are available: please enquire centre of NKT-IKBU and home 18 - Feb 1 The January Retreats – Week 3 & 4 14 - 15 Refresh and Revive Overnighter 14 The staff, who are mostly volunteers, for details. Please inform us if to a residential community of with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 23 22 Creating Inner Space – Day Course 19 are committed to providing service to you have restricted mobility around 100 people from all Feb 10 Meditation for Busy People – Public Talk 28 - 30 Weekend Meditation Retreat 16 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 11 the public to exemplify their Buddhist as many rooms are on the walks of life who help to run the Oct 5 - 11 International Fall Festival, Portugal 30 15 - 17 Amitayus Retreat 27 faith. Accommodation is in single, twin upper floors, including one of centre, as well as a number of the main meditation rooms. international projects supporting 15 - 21 Vajrasattva Retreat 27 Mar 1 - 3 Dispelling the Darkness of Your Mind and dormitory rooms. Manjushri Empowerment the development of Temples for 26 - 28 Weekend Meditation Retreat 16 RECEPTION with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 13 Accommodation prices include a light World Peace around the world. Nov 2 Food for Thought 14 For reception office hours 3 - 5 Post Empowerment Guided Retreat 13 breakfast; lunch and dinner can also 2 - 3 Refresh & Revive Overnighter 14 please check the website. If you are interested in becoming 3 Temples Day Event 8 - 15 Refuge Retreat 27 be booked. All meals are vegetarian and See your course booking a resident, please contact the 10 Advice from Buddha's Heart – Day Course 19 15 - 17 Weekend Meditation Retreat 17 are served in the centre’s communal confirmation letter for Administrative Director at 16 - 18 Weekend Meditation Retreat 16 22 Food for Thought 14 dining room. course reception times. [email protected] 30 - Dec 2 Opening the Door of Keajra Heaven 22 - 23 Refresh & Revive Overnighter 14 Special Weekend 30 Why be unhappy? – Day Course 19 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 12 Apr 5 - 7 Heading for Higher Ground – Weekend BOOKING (PLEASE NOTE: contact details on back page) Dec 2 - 4 Post Special Weekend Guided Retreat 12 Course with Kadam Morten Clausen 24 7 Food for Thought 14 13 - 15 Nyungnay Purifying Ritual Practice 27 You can book to stay or attend a course in two ways: The courses are very popular and the centre has 7 - 8 Refresh & Revive Overnighter 14 26 - 28 Weekend Meditation Retreat 17 8 - 14 Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat 27 May 3 - 6 Happy Minds, Happy Families Weekend 25 • Online at manjushri.org (course bookings only) many visitors throughout the year, so please book as early as you can – and at least 24 hours in advance. 22 - 27 Peaceful Mind, Peaceful World 11 Understanding Karma – Day Course 19 Christmas Course • Download a booking form, or call or email to 24 - 29 International Spring Festival 31 For accommodation, food and course prices with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang 21 request one (please use one form per person) Jun 7 Food for Thought 14 please visit our website manjushri.org 31 The Power of Wishing Correctly If you require advice or assistance when booking New Year's Eve Celebration 7 - 8 Refresh & Revive Overnighter 14 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 21 please contact reception. 14 - 16 Weekend Meditation Retreat 17 31 - Jan 1 Making our Wishes Come True 23 A Life of Less Worry – Public Talk 24 hour Tara Chanting Retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 11 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong 21 28 - July 5 Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat 27 Jan 3 - 31 Vajrayogini Counting Retreat 23 Jul 26 - Aug 10 International Summer Festival 33 4 - Feb 8 Heruka Counting Retreat 23 Aug 23 - 29 Summer Retreat 25
42 43 Open Daily 11 am - 5 pm (except at Festival times, please see website). Grounds open dawn to dusk.
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