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.
International Summer Festival 2026
Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, and Lamrim Teachings with the new Deputy Spiritual Director.
July 24 – August 8 in the UK & Online
A life-time’s opportunity! Festival website
International Fall Festival 2026
Je Tsongkhapa empowerment with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, and teachings on the Migstema prayer.
October 9-15 in Spain & Online
Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November
at Lake George – an hour from Canberra
Take a weekend for yourself to relax your heart and mind – and nourish yourself with guided meditation, a peaceful place, kind company and delicious home cooking.
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