Festivals & Celebrations

International Festivals for Everyone

Every year the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) organises three International Festivals of modern Kadampa Buddhism taught by senior Teachers.

These Festivals provide a precious opportunity to study and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Rinpoche, the Founder of the NKT-IKBU.

The Festivals consist of teachings, empowerments and meditations, with short retreats to finish with. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of experience.

Besides the teaching and meditation program, the Festivals also provide a precious opportunity to meet and practice with like-minded people from all over the world.

You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energised.

ASIA

Asian Festival 2023
Dec 15 ā€“ 18

East Asian Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

EUROPE

AUSTRALASIA

Australian Festival 2023
Dec 29 ā€“ Jan 3

SOUTH AFRICA

UNITED KINGDOM

NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival, UK 2023
Jul 28 ā€“ Aug 12

UK Dharma Celebration 2023
Sep 8 ā€“ 11

NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival 2023
Oct 6 ā€“ 12

Welsh Dharma Celebration 2023
Nov 24 ā€“ 26

Southwest England Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Scottish Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Irish Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Southern England Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival, UK 2024
TBA

CANADA

Western Canadian Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Canadian Festival 2024
TBA

MEXICO

Mexican Festival 2024
TBA

SOUTH AMERICA

Brazilian Festival 2023
Nov 1 ā€“ 5

Argentinian Festival 2023
Nov 10 ā€“ 12

Chilean Festival 2023
Nov 17 ā€“ 19

Mexican Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Brazilian Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Argentinian Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Chilean Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

Colombian Dharma Celebration 2024
TBA

USA