There are three International Kadampa Festivals - the high point of the modern Kadampa year. They are taught by Senior Teachers and consist of empowerments, teachings, meditations and retreats.
These courses are very special and all Kadampas strive to attend them because they reflect the vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche — a global community bound by wisdom and compassion dedicated to benefiting others.
The International Festivals are like a microcosm of world peace, and many people say after attending one of these events that they see how world peace is possible.
International Festivals offer a unique opportunity to spend time with thousands of people from all over the world and to see first hand the universality of Buddha’s teachings and the power of Modern Kadampa Buddhism to touch the hearts and transform the lives of people of all nationalities and cultures.
Buddha gave his teachings for everyone, not just for particular people.
His teachings are international.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
We should understand that it is not external circumstances that make us happy but the way our mind relates to them.