The first Saturday in April is set aside to commemorate the founding of NKT-IKBU by Venerable Geshe Kelsang in 1991.

 

The occasion is marked by special events and by pujas and dedications at Kadampa centers worldwide.

 

Prayers are made for the flourishing of Kadam Dharma throughout the world so that all living beings might quickly find permanent inner peace.

 

Above all, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang in founding NKT-IKBU. At Heruka KMC, we'll engage in Wishfulfilling Jewel tsog puja and then gather together to watch a videotaped play of Buddha's Life Story. Popcorn will be served for the movie portion of the evening.

6:00pm - Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers

Join us for special offerings and prayers made to receive the important help, blessings and protection of the enlightened Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

7:30pm - Movie:  The Life of Buddha

Following the prayers, we will watch a projection of The Life of Buddha movie in our meditation room. This special dramatic presentation was inspired by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and his teachings, and visually captures the essence of Buddha Shakyamuni's life.

Based on the twelve principal deeds of Buddha, it reveals in a clear, entertaining and moving way the essential characteristics of a spiritual life. It was performed over various years by Kadampa Buddhist students at the NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival in the Kadampa World Peace Temple at Manjushri KMC, UK.

This screening also features a recording of a talk by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso at the Kadampa World Peace Temple, England.

1 hour, 53 minutes

"We should not think that Buddha helps only those who follow him. Buddha attained enlightenment to benefit all living beings. He manifests in many different forms, sometimes even as non-Buddhist teachers, to help others. There is no living being who has not benefited from the kindness of Buddha."
- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

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