Pure Mind Pure World – Vajrasattva Empowerment with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
December 31, 2014 – January 4, 2015
The 2014 Australasian Festival is a 5-day event which will draw people from throughout Australia and New Zealand to receive an empowerment and teachings from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Held at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges outside of Melbourne, this event is a special opportunity to start 2015 with blessings, spiritual guidance, and happiness. For those new to Buddhism, the teachings and meditations at the festival will provide a deeper insight into the meaning and practical application of Buddha’s teachings.
Full details and booking form can be found at this address: http://www.australasianfestival.org/
Following the festival there are two events:
Choose happiness. A free public talk by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong.
- January 4, 2015. 6.00 – 7.30 pm.
- Main stage, Federation Square, Melbourne (central city)
Silent Post Festival Retreat in New Zealand with Gen Dornying
- Tuesday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 13, 2015
- Snowline Lodge, Central Southern Alps, New Zealand, (2 hours drive from Christchurch).
More information is available on this drop down menu, and bookings can be made at: http://meditateinchristchurch.org/wp/mountains-retreats/post-australasian-festival-retreat