Retreats &
Special Events
Festivals & Weekend Retreats
These festivals and retreats provide a precious opportunity to immerse yourself in peace and wisdom. And to explore and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Below are the upcoming Canberra, national and international festivals and retreats.
You’ll receive teachings, empowerments and guided meditations – and be with a wide variety of people with a shared interest in inner peace. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of your experience.
You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energised.
Gen Kelsang Rabten in Sydney
In Gen Kelsang Rabten is an internationally respected teacher of Kadampa Buddhism. He is the National Spiritual Director for Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia, and the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia and KMC Melbourne.
Sunday 29 November at Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
Public Talk in Melbourne: International Teacher
In this special event, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will share timeless Buddhist wisdom on finding peace and happiness in the midst of a busy life. Through practical insights and guided meditation, you’ll discover how to let go of stress and anxiety, meet life’s challenges with greater ease, and cultivate a peaceful, joyful mind.
Saturday 19 December in Melbourne’s CBD
The Healed Heart: Meditations that Cure All Sorrows
Medicine Buddha empowerment & commentary to the practice with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang. This retreat with teachings is held at the beautiful Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges just outside Melbourne.
January 1-6 in the Dandenong Ranges & Online
Choose a retreat at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
– in Victoria’s beautiful Dandenong Ranges just an hour outside Melbourne –
Our national centre has weekend events and retreats throughout the year. Enjoy sublime meditations and teachings, comfortable accommodation and the lush tranquility of the mountains.
Courses & Retreats all year