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Australasian Festival 2008
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
31 Dec 08 - 4 Jan 09
Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia, Melbourne

Join us for the 2008 Australasian Kadampa Buddhist Festival with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. The Festival is a unique opportunity to enjoy a spiritual holiday of teachings, meditations and empowerments, in the company of spiritual practitioners from all over Australasia.

During the Festival, Gen-la will grant the empowerments of Je Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden and give teachings on how to maintain a joyful approach to our practice of Buddha’s teachings. An empowerment is an opportunity to make a special connection with an enlightened being so that we can receive their constant care and protection. Relying on Je Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, manifestations of the wisdom Buddha Manjushri, is the heart practice of Kadampa Buddhism.

In order to complete the spiritual journey to enlightenment we also need a firm determination to not stop until we have accomplished our extraordinary goal. Through understanding our supreme destination, we can enjoy our spiritual practice throughout our whole life.

The Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, and the Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism. Gen-la has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism since 1980 under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. His teachings, humility and kindness exemplify the essence of the Buddhist way of life. He is a perfect example of a Kadampa Teacher. The introductory talk will be given by Gen Kelsang Rabten and the meditations will be guided by Gen Kelsang Tonglam.

The Venue
The Festival will be hosted by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia (KMCA), a beautiful Kadampa Buddhist Centre in the Dandenong Ranges about an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Set amongst acres of lush forest and boasting spectacular mountain views, it is an ideal place for engaging in retreat and for enjoying inner peace. For more information about other events held at KMCA visit www.kadampa.org.au.

All proceeds from the Festival will be donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project – an inspiring vision to create a temple dedicated to world peace in every major city throughout the world. For more information on this project visit www.kadampa.org/en/centers/international-temples-project.

Bookings & Information
Australasian Festival
c/- Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
25 McCarthy Rd (PO Box 63)
Monbulk VIC 3793
t: (03) 9756 7203
e: afest2008@gmail.com
www.australasianfestival.org