Austrian Dharma Celebration
25. – 27. April 2025
The Path to Happiness
6 Practices for a Fulfilling Life
with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
Many of us are looking for greater fulfillment and happiness – but we don’t know how to achive this in our busy daily lives. At the Austrian Dharma Celebration 2025, you will discover simple and practical methods to achieve just that.
Experience the highlight of the year at the Kadampa Meditation Center Austria and be inspired by the internationally renowned Buddhist teacher Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang. In this special weekend course, she shares 6 practices for a fulfilling life, based on the timeless teachings of the 8th-century Buddhist master Shantideva.
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang presents these profound insights in a clear and accessible way, explaining how this wisdom can help to bring more joy, compassion, and meaning into our modern lives – and, in doing so, discover true happiness.
A special opportunity: On Sunday afternoon, you can receive and take the Bodhisattva Vows if you wish – a powerful promise to make our life more meaningful.
Everybody welcome!
Info: This course will be held in German. English translation available
During the Austrian Dharma Celebration you will receive:
- Six practical tips for inner peace and strength
- Insights into why compassion is the true foundation for contentment
- Helpful impulses on how to find your personal path to happiness
- A weekend that relaxes, inspires, and spiritually strengthens you
The teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang is Resident Teacher at Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Center in York, Northern England, and National Spiritual Director of Switzerland, Italy, Austria and South Africa.
She has been a close and sincere disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years and is admired for her powerful and clear teachings, loving kindness and pure example of a sincere Kadampa practitioner.
We are very happy that Gen-la Kunsang has accepted our invitation and will be teaching the Austrian Dharma Celebration.
Further information
Date & Time
25. – 27. April 2025
- Friday, 25th April
19:00 – 20:30: Introduction with Gen-la Kunsang
- Saturday, 26th April
09:00 – 10:00: Meditation with Gen Palden
11:00 – 12:30: Empowerment with Gen-la Kunsang
15:30 – 17:00: Teaching with Gen-la Kunsang
18:00 – 19:15: Puja – Wishfulfilling Jewel
- Sunday, 27th April
9:00 – 10:00: Meditation with Gen Palden
11:00 – 12:30: Teaching with Gen-la Kunsang
15:00 – 17:00: Teaching & Receiving the Bodhisattva Vows with Gen-la Kunsang
- Thursday, 24th April
Tip: Kick-off to the Austrian Dharma Celebration 2025:Happiness in Times of Crisis | Public talk with Gen-la Kunsang | Thu, April 24, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Fee
100 €
For the entire weekend, including the public talk on Thursday, April 24, „Happiness in Times of Crisis“ from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
This event is not included in the center cards.
Info: This course will be held in German. English translation available.
Location
Contact
Telefon: 01 911 18 41
E-Mail: info@buddha.at
Frequently asked questions
In which language will the course be held?
The Austrian Dharma Celebration will be held by Gen-la Kunsang in German.
For English speaking participants all lectures and meditations will be translated.
Do I have to be Buddhist to participate?
No – you do not need to be a Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from our classes and events.
Do I have to wear certain clothes?
No – Wear what you feel comfortable in. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes.
Traditionally you are asked to take off your shoes before entering the meditation room. We have underfloor heating and woollen socks if required.
What are the Bodhisattva Vows?
The Bodhisattva vows are a voluntary promise to follow the path of compassion and help others. Those who take these vows commit to consciously bringing about positive changes in their lives and always keeping the well-being of others in mind.
It is a powerful step to fill one’s life with more meaning, compassion, and wisdom – both for oneself and for the world.
Taking the vows is completely optional and open to anyone who wishes to choose this path, but it is not mandatory.
Do I have to bring anything with me?
No, you don’t need to bring anything with you. We provide you with everything you need for the course. There are meditation mats and cushions available, as well as chairs in case you cannot sit on a meditation cushion for that long.
It is a good idea to bring a notebook or paper and pen in case you want to write down something from the lecture and remember it for later.
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Kadampa Meditationszentrum Österreich
Schleifmühlgasse 15 / 2-3
1040 Wien
Mail: info@buddha.at
Tel.: +43 1 911 18 41
Telefonische Erreichbarkeit: Mo/Mi 16-18 Uhr, Di/Do 14-18 Uhr
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