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Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Second Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Chanted prayers (Pujas) are an important component of training in a spiritual life. They help us to still our mind, connect with enlightened beings, and receive blessings.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Second Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
International Spring Festival
Accomplishing the Great Wisdom Protection
Dorje Shugden Empowerment and teachings on the Extensive Protector Puja with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Dorje Shugden is a Dharma Protector emanation of the Wisdom Buddha who averts obstacles to our spiritual practice and gathers necessary conditions for our attaining spiritual realizations.
During this Festival, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa will grant the Blessing Empowerment of Dorje Shugden.
Then, based on instructions received from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, he will teach on the Melodious Drum practice, the ‘Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual’, which is usually performed monthly in Kadampa centers.
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU
The Festival is set in the blessed environment of Manjushri Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
Attending in-person and online
In addition to attending the live in-person event, there will also be an opportunity to join the Festival online. All online sessions will be streamed 48 hours after the live session.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30–9:00PM
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do at every stage of our spiritual journey.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and analogies. A perfect guidebook to the Buddhist Path.
The Foundation Program requires enrollment. It is not a drop-in class. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please email epc@meditateinvancouver.org.
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
International Summer Festival
Profound Teachings from Buddha's Heart
Portugal Festival 2013 Revisited
In October 2013 Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche gave his last public teachings in Portugal.
During these teachings Geshe-la granted the empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita, taught the Essence of Wisdom Sutra (Heart Sutra), which contains the heart essence of Buddha’s perfection of wisdom teachings, and gave commentaries to The Blissful Path, the condensed self-generation sadhana practice of Buddha Vajrayogini and to The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability, the special instruction of how to reach the Pure Land of Vajrayogini with our present human body.
During the teachings he also shared priceless heart advice and encouragement such as how to control our distractions so that our meditations will be effective.
During Summer Festival 2024 with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa we will revisit these precious teachings and we will receive additional priceless jewels that Venerable Geshe-la has shared personally since then. Giving us the great opportunity to connect deeply to our precious Root Guru, enabling his teachings to deeply touch our hearts and for us to gain practical experience of them. In this way we will enrich our spiritual lives and draw closer to attaining full enlightenment so that we can benefit all living beings.
The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
International Fall Festival
The Gateway to Highest Yoga Tantra
Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments of Heruka & Vajrayogini & Commentary with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
Held at Kadampa Meditation Center Brazil
As Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche explains in Modern Buddhism, the gateway through which we enter Tantra is receiving a Tantric empowerment. This bestows upon us special blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our Buddha nature. In this Festival Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerments of the principal Deities of Highest Yoga Tantra – Heruka and Vajrayogini – and introduce their essential practices.
This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to receive from Gen-la Dekyong the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments and teachings of Heruka and Vajrayogini according to the Ganden Oral Lineage, which is the special heart treasure of her Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Visit KMC Brazil
Fall Festival 2024 will be an opportunity to make a pilgrimage to one of our modern-day holy Kadampa sites, the largest World Peace Temple of our tradition and the blessed location of teachings given by Venerable Geshe-la in 2010.
Attending in-person and online
In addition to attending the live in-person event, there will also be an opportunity to join the Festival teachings online. Teaching and meditation sessions only will be streamed 48 hours after the live session. The Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments are not available online.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Nyungnay Purification Retreat
Drop in and pay/register at the door $30 non-members, Free for members
On this special annual retreat that comes around just once every year. We will spend two days with thousand-armed (eleven-faced) Avalokiteshvara – ‘Mahakaruna’ – the nature of our Guru’s great compassion. This will involve making exquisite offerings, praises and prostrations and thereby accumulating huge merit, purifying vast negativity for ourself and others and receiving the most powerful blessing to propel ourself swiftly along our path to enlightenment.
Wrapped within the practice of the Mahayana Precepts, Nyungnay involves fasting and making three sessions of prostrations, with the sadhana ‘Drop of Essential Nectar‘, over two days. Usually the second day is accompanied by a full fast, which although recommended, is not compulsory.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this special retreat.
Event Schedule
Sunday April 14th:
6:30–7:00 am Mahayana Precepts
7:00–8:15 am Session 1
9:15–10:30 am Session 2
11:00am–12:00 pm Happiness hour
2:00–3:30 pm Session 3
Monday April 15th:
3:30–5:30pm OSG/Buddha’s Enlightenment Day
Friday April 12th:
7:00–8:30 pm Introduction Talk
Saturday April 13th:
6.30–7:00 am Mahayana Precepts
7:00–8:15 am Session 1
10:00–11:15 am Session 2
2:30–3:45 pm Session 3
About our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Chanted prayers (Pujas) are an important component of training in a spiritual life. They help us to still our mind, connect with enlightened beings, and receive blessings.
Quick Path Puja
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
By engaging in this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This puja is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
Teachings on Quick Path to Great Bliss
Quick Path to Great Bliss Class
Tuesday Mornings 7:00 – 8:30am
$15 non-members |Pay at the door
Quick Path to Great Bliss is the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.
In this class we will study authentic instructions on this practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. Quick Path to Great Bliss is suitable both for our regular daily practice and for retreat; and we can practice it alone or in a group.
By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly.
This class is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
What is Wishfulfilling Jewel? An inspiring prayer practice to develop our wisdom, compassion and spiritual protection for the benefit of all living beings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for prayers on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, and to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
This practice includes a special tsog (or food) offering. Traditionally, those who wish, bring a vegetarian food offering.