Empowerments in the UK and the US

At the beginning of December, Kadampa communities in the UK and the US hosted blessing empowerments of Je Tsongkhapa, Medicine Buddha, Buddha Shakyamuni, and Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara. With thoughtful preparation, these special ceremonies welcomed participants to receive blessings and deepen...

Empowerments in the UK and the US

Following the empowerment, students enjoyed reconnecting and sharing. In the afternoon, they received a transmission of Venerable Geshe-la’s teachings on the Heart Jewel practice and engaged in it together. On December 15th, a smaller group participated in a Heart Jewel retreat. They recited the Migtsema prayer, meditated on reliance, and engaged in Guru yoga, deepening their connection with Je Tsongkhapa.

The event concluded with installing Je Tsongkhapa and Sons statues on the shrine, marking a meaningful and blessed weekend for the KMC Birmingham community.