Canadian National Festival 2017
Event Information
Description
Open to everyone, the Canadian National Festival is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spiritual break with like-minded people from across Canada. During this special weekend Festival, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will grant the blessing empowerment of the wisdom Buddha, Je Tsongkhapa, connecting us to a powerful source of wisdom that will sustain us throughout our spiritual life.
During this national Kadampa gathering, Gen-la Dekyong will give teachings on the Prayer of the Stages of the Path by Je Tsongkhapa. Through this we can develop a pure, happy mind, solve our own and others’ problems, and eventually attain the lasting happiness of full enlightenment.
Schedule:
Friday 9 June
3.00-7.00pm • Registration
7.30-9.00pm • Introduction with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Saturday 10 June
9.00-10.00am • Meditation with Kelsang Lhoundroub
11.00am-1.00pm • Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa
3.30-5.00pm • Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
7.00-9.00pm • Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
Sunday 11 June
9.00-10.00am • Meditation with Kelsang Lhoundroub
11.00am-12.30pm • Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
3.30-5.00pm • Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
5.30-6.30pm • Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with Tsog
Monday 12 June • Retreat with Gen Kelsang Suma
9.30-10.30am • Session 1
11.30am-12.30pm • Session 2
3.00-4.00pm • Session 3
5.00-6.00pm • Session 4
Tuesday 13 June
9.30-10.30am • Session 5
11.30am-12.30pm • Session 6
Booking for Children (Note: all children must be registered):
Age 16 and older: adult prices apply
Age 9 – 15: 50% off adult rates
Age 8 and under: no charge
Accommodation Fees (includes help yourself, continental breakfast):
On-site accommodation at KMC Canada is limited and therefore only available to those who book the full Festival. Partial bookings for on-site accommodation are not accepted and we provide a “first come, first serve” policy.
Double room • $400 per room
Dormitory (5-6 people per room) • $120 per person
Special Needs
There is wheelchair access to the Temple and gift shop. We also offer hard of hearing options in the Meditation Room. If you require a hard of hearing headset, please select this in the booking form. For other requirements, please contact us at registration@kadampafestivals.ca and we will do our best to help.
