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
Northern Spanish Dharma Celebration 2023
Jun 23 ā 26
Austrian, Italian & Swiss Festival 2023
Sep 8 ā 11
Portuguese Dharma Celebration 2023
Nov 10 ā 12
German Festival 2023
Nov 24 ā 28
French Dharma Celebration 2023
Dec 1 ā 3
Spanish Dharma Celebration 2023
Dec 6 ā 10
AUSTRALASIA
Australian Festival 2023
Dec 29 ā Jan 3
SOUTH AFRICA
South African Dharma Celebration 2023
Nov 10 ā 12
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 2023
Nov 17 ā 19
Quebec Dharma Celebration 2023
Nov 24 ā 26
Ontario Dharma Celebration 2023
Dec 1 ā 3
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
US Festival 2023
Jun 23 ā 28
Northwest US Dharma Celebration 2023
Sep 8 ā 10