New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2023

At this year’s New Zealand Dharma Celebration, Gen Kelsang Rabten granted the empowerment of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification and gave teachings on how to purify negative karma by relying on Vajrasattva. The celebration was hosted by Kadampa Meditation...

New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2023

This year’s New Zealand Dharma Celebration, hosted by Kadampa Meditation Centre Auckland in the bustling and beautiful Takapuna Beach area of the city, was a wonderful opportunity for the Sangha from all over the country to gather together and enjoy teachings from National Spiritual Director Gen Kelsang Rabten.

Spiritual friendships were rekindled and it was a joy to pray, meditate and discuss dharma together. The main theme of the event was purification, both in formal practice through Vajrasattva recitation and meditation; and in daily life through patience and transforming appearances into the spiritual path. Both timely and timeless, these special Kadampa practices help us to make each moment meaningful.

Before the celebration weekend Gen Rabten also gave public talks in Wellington and Auckland.