2024 New Zealand Festival
Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang KunsangRetired Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT—IKBUGen-la Kelsang Kunsang is a highly experienced and well respected meditation teacher with almost 30 years of experience, who is currently based in the United Kingdom. She has won the admiration and affection of many students through her pure example and loving kindness.
2024 New Zealand Festival
Join us at the 2024 New Zealand Festival, where Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will grant the empowerment of the great Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden and give teachings on Heart Jewel. This Festival is our special spiritual holiday and a wonderful opportunity to experience the transformative power of Kadam Dharma with our national Sangha community.
Blessing Empowerment of Dorje Shugden
Who is Dorje Shugden?
Dorje Shugden is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri whose sole purpose is to eliminate the outer and inner obstacles to our spiritual path. By attending this Festival and receiving the empowerment you will deepen your connection with this powerful protector and invite his blessings into your life.
What is an empowerment?
An empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with this inspiring Buddha and receive his healing, joyful and protective blessings.
Teachings on Heart Jewel
Gen-la Kunsang will also give a commentary to Heart Jewel, the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and the heart practice of the New Kadampa Tradition. This practice creates perfect conditions for our spiritual life and deepens our connection with our dear Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
About the NZ Festival
The New Zealand Festival is an annual event where people from the whole of NZ have a chance to come together and celebrate the teachings of Modern Buddhism in a peaceful yet vibrant environment. This Festival is characterised by joy, positive energy and the kindness of others as it is all run by volunteers.
During this event, we will receive special teachings and meditations on living a happy, meaningful and positive life derived from the ancient wisdom of Buddha, presented in modern and practical ways that suit our busy lives.
Post-Festival Retreat
Following the Festival, we will host a post-Festival retreat at Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington, from Tue 16 Jan to Fri 19 Jan. Click here for learn more.
Cost
Standard: $260
Early-bird (until 30 October): $230
Individual day pricing also available
Venue
The Festival will be held at the Mercure Abel Tasman in Wellington.
More Information and Booking
To learn more and book, please visit the NZ Festival website nzfestival.org
Teacher
- Gen-la Kelsang KunsangRetired Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT—IKBU
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang is a highly experienced and well respected meditation teacher with almost 30 years of experience, who is currently based in the United Kingdom. She has won the admiration and affection of many students through her pure example and loving kindness.
2024 New Zealand Festival
Join us at the 2024 New Zealand Festival, where Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will grant the empowerment of the great Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden and give teachings on Heart Jewel. This Festival is our special spiritual holiday and a wonderful opportunity to experience the transformative power of Kadam Dharma with our national Sangha community.
Blessing Empowerment of Dorje Shugden
Who is Dorje Shugden?
Dorje Shugden is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri whose sole purpose is to eliminate the outer and inner obstacles to our spiritual path. By attending this Festival and receiving the empowerment you will deepen your connection with this powerful protector and invite his blessings into your life.
What is an empowerment?
An empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with this inspiring Buddha and receive his healing, joyful and protective blessings.
Teachings on Heart Jewel
Gen-la Kunsang will also give a commentary to Heart Jewel, the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and the heart practice of the New Kadampa Tradition. This practice creates perfect conditions for our spiritual life and deepens our connection with our dear Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
About the NZ Festival
The New Zealand Festival is an annual event where people from the whole of NZ have a chance to come together and celebrate the teachings of Modern Buddhism in a peaceful yet vibrant environment. This Festival is characterised by joy, positive energy and the kindness of others as it is all run by volunteers.
During this event, we will receive special teachings and meditations on living a happy, meaningful and positive life derived from the ancient wisdom of Buddha, presented in modern and practical ways that suit our busy lives.
Post-Festival Retreat
Following the Festival, we will host a post-Festival retreat at Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington, from Tue 16 Jan to Fri 19 Jan. Click here for learn more.
Cost
Standard: $260
Early-bird (until 30 October): $230
Individual day pricing also available
Venue
The Festival will be held at the Mercure Abel Tasman in Wellington.
More Information and Booking
To learn more and book, please visit the NZ Festival website nzfestival.org
