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NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival 2026

THE SUPREME PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT 

TEACHINGS ON THE STAGES OF THE PATH, LAMRIM
& HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA EMPOWERMENTS AND COMMENTARY

Festivals are a spiritual holiday like no other. They give us an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and to make time for our inner spiritual development for a concentrated period of time. In this way we accelerate our meditation practice, deepening our understanding and experience in a relatively short period of time.

The Summer Festival is set in the beautiful location of the Lake District in the UK with many nearby visitor attractions, so it is also possible to combine a spiritual Festival with a family holiday.






Location

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre



WEEK 1 July 24 - 29

Teachings on Kadam Lamrim –
The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment with Gen-la Kelsang Sangden

 

WEEK 2 July 31 - Aug 8

Heruka Body Mandala & Vajrayogini Empowerments with
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

 

 

 

 

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White Tara Empowerment

Empowerment of White Tara
and Teachings on Subtle Impermanence


with Gen Kelsang Gomlam, Western US National Spiritual Director
and Resident Teacher at KMC Colorado
International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon

Gather together with Kadampa Buddhist practitioners from all around the Southwest United States in a celebration of faith, wisdom and compassion.

Meet new Sangha friends from other Centers, discuss Dharma, listen, contemplate and meditate on profound teachings, and relax within the peaceful environment of the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon.

Everyone is welcome to sign up for this event!


Location

International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon

 

September 4 - 7, 2026

 

 

 

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Stories of the great Kadampa Lineage Gurus

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Stories of the great 
Kadampa Lineage Gurus
Wednesday Evening Series 
June 17- July 22
6:30pm-7:30pm


Discover the lives and teachings of great Buddhist masters in this inspiring series. Explore their wisdom, compassion, and practical guidance for transforming the mind and deepening your spiritual path



Location

Live-streamed

Register for link

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

Cost

$12 per class

$6 Seniors/student discount

Members free

 

 

 

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Finding Peace through Meditation

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Finding Peace through Meditation
Saturday, July 1 8
11:00am - 12:00pm



Everyone—whether religious or non-religious—is seeking happiness and freedom from suffering. In this introductory class, we will explore practical Buddhist advice and meditation techniques that help us cultivate genuine happiness from within by developing peaceful and positive states of mind.


This morning class will be taught by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Austin.


Free and open to everyone!


Location

John Gillum Branch Library

2505 Steck Avenue

Austin, TX 78757

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

 

Cost

Free

 

 

 

 

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Finding Peace through Meditation

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Finding Peace through Meditation
Saturday, July 25
11:00am - 12:00pm



Everyone—whether religious or non-religious—is seeking happiness and freedom from suffering. In this introductory class, we will explore practical Buddhist advice and meditation techniques that help us cultivate genuine happiness from within by developing peaceful and positive states of mind.

This morning class will be taught by Angelina Fadool, teacher from Kadampa Meditation Center Austin.

Free and open to everyone!


Location

Pleasant Hill Branch Library

211 E William Cannon Drive

Austin, TX 78745

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

 

Cost

Free

 

 

 

 

Register 

Finding Peace through Meditation

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Finding Peace through Meditation
Saturday, July 25
11:00am - 12:00pm



Everyone—whether religious or non-religious—is seeking happiness and freedom from suffering. In this introductory class, we will explore practical Buddhist advice and meditation techniques that help us cultivate genuine happiness from within by developing peaceful and positive states of mind.


This morning class will be taught by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Austin.


Free and open to everyone!


Location

Yarborough Branch Library

2200 Hancock Drive

Austin, TX 78758

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

 

Cost

Free

 

 

 

 

Register 

Long Protector Puja

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Long Protector Puja
Wednesday, July 29
3:00pm-6:30pm


This Wednesday afternoon practice involves extensive prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. A Dharma Protector is anemanation of a Buddha or Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from attaining spiritual realizations and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice.

This puja lasts for 3 1/2 hrs and will be dedicated to the swift and successful construction of our new space in the Mueller neighborhood. 

Please join us for some or all of the prayers.


Location

Vessel Offsite

7101 Easy Wind Dr Unit 3108

Austin, TX 78752

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

Cost

Free

 

 

 

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Sacred Art and Images

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Sacred Art and Images

Saturday, August 15
10:30am - 11:30am
12:00pm - 1:00pm

In Person

This morning workshop invites us to discover the beauty and symbolism woven throughout Buddhist art.

In the first session, we’ll contemplate the deeper meaning behind sacred images of the Buddhas.

In the second, we’ll explore the rich significance of the Eight Auspicious Symbols—timeless expressions of wisdom and good fortune.

Join us for one or both sessions.
Everyone welcome!

Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at KMC Austin will guide this retreat. 


Location

Vessel Offsite

7101 Easy Wind Dr Unit 3108

Austin, TX 78752

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

 

Cost

$20 per person 

$10 per session

Free for members

 

 

 

 

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The Journey to Peace 
The stages of the path to enlightenment 

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The Journey to Peace: The stages of the
path to enlightenment (Lamrim)


Saturday, August 22
10:30am-4pm
3 sessions
10:30am-11:45am
12:45pm-2pm
2:45pm-4pm


In Person and Livestreamed

The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment meditations (or Lamrim in Tibetan) are a condensation of all Buddha's teachings that is easy to understand and put into practice, enabling us to gain deep meditative insights of every step of our journey to the supreme permanent peace of mind that is enlightenment.

Through employing the very special practical presentation of these meditations by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in his book The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, we will definitely accomplish the real meaning of our precious human life.

Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at KMC Austin will guide this retreat. 


Location

Vessel Offsite

7101 Easy Wind Dr Unit 3108

Austin, TX 78752

For Livestream: register for link

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

 

Cost

$25 whole retreat

$10 per session

Free to members

 

 

 

 

 

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