INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL 2026 - Bodhisattva KMC

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INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL 2026

at Manjushri KMC , Ulverston | May 22nd-27th

Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus

& Teachings on Eight Verses of Training the Mind

with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Through this Empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, merit & wisdom.

Then, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and difficulties of our daily life into opportunities for developing authentic love and compassion, and for finding true and lasting happiness.

‘If everyone were to practise cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.’

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

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Teacher

Gen-la Khyenrab is a Retired General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union He is the National Spiritual Director for Canada and the Resident Teacher at Tara IKRC. Gen-la studied and practised for many years with his Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. He is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world as a sincere practitioner and powerful teacher.

Testimonials

"Beautiful people at Bodhisattva KMC. Thank you so much for the beautiful week that I have spent here. Being here makes me realise that we indeed are beings of light rediscovering our way home!"

ShardaCourse Attendee

"To all the lovely people at Bodhisattva Centre. I think of you my sangha and the teachings lots and look forward to being with you for a holiday of the mind again soon."

AdeleCourse Attendee

"Thank you kindly for your warm welcome to this week's meditation retreat on emptiness. The hospitality and friendliness of all are much appreciated. Kind well wishes with your future endeavours."

Anne & SunnyCourse Attendees

"Thank you to everyone at lovely Bodhisattva Centre for a truly wonderful January Retreat :-) Wishing you many blessing for the year ahead"

IsobelCourse Attendee

"The meditation classes are great. They are not religious in anyway but give a perfect introduction to meditation and how to apply meditation in daily life."

ChristopherCourse Attendee

"The silent mornings were quite enlightening and the location, with the centres' tranquil gardens, and the beach so nearby, is perfect. You would not think, when inside the centres' grounds, that you were in the middle of a bustling city."

VictorCourse Attendee

"Perfect for re-balancing life. I spent a week there last summer on retreat. I had the most peaceful, welcoming, comfortable and life-changing week of my life."

VictorCourse Attendee

"Was amazing! Spent just 9 days there and was surreal. Everyone was warm and friendly even though I was the youngest there and my first time at a retreat alone. "

AdrianCourse Attendee

"Spent a week's meditation retreat with the wonderful souls at KMC in Brighton :) Lovely energy, beautiful place, excellent teachings. A home from home. Happy memories and a blissful state of mind! Highly recommended!"

GaryCourse Attendee

"Thank you and well done for the wonderful job you all did organising the Southern Dharma Celebration. We stayed at the centre and from the moment we stepped in the door we were made to feel very welcome."

Glenn & MichelleCourse Attendee