Retreats & Events

Learn how to be happy and lead a meaningful life.
Check out these meditation retreats and events put on by KMC Texas of Dallas.
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Featured
Open House - Everyone Welcome!
Jun 7
Open House - Everyone Welcome!

Join us for our open house event, welcoming the general public and new friends to our beautiful Kadampa Buddhist temple!

Practice Series - Liberation from Sorrow - Arya Tara's Special Prayers
Jun 7
Practice Series - Liberation from Sorrow - Arya Tara's Special Prayers

Join us for a special series where we learn how to engage in the practices of Arya Tara. Arya Tara is a protector of Kadampa practitioners and her prayers, Liberation from Sorrow, are recited around the world as a way of requesting this Buddha's help and protection. Learn more about this practice in this special 3 week series.

Denton Public Talk - Being Anchored in Stormy Times
Jun 11
Denton Public Talk - Being Anchored in Stormy Times

Join Buddhist monk and Dallas Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Wangpo for a special evening of wisdom and protection.

Intro to Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
Jun 13
Intro to Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat

Join us Friday night where we will be introduced to the practice of mandala offerings and learn how to integrate it into our spiritual life. Everyone is welcome.

Freedom From Anxiety, Frustration, and Problems
Jun 14
Freedom From Anxiety, Frustration, and Problems

When we face problems and uncertainty, one way we respond is with worry. Another way is to be frustrated. And rarely do we think that we can be free from our problems.

Malas and Mantras: A Path to Peace
Jun 21
Malas and Mantras: A Path to Peace

We are offering a brief two hour workshop on mantra and an afternoon workshop on mala-making. You can attend one, or both, as you prefer.

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Festivals 

International Festivals are booked through Kadampa.org
Our summer GP series and Personal Practice Series classes is meant to help prepare and inspire everyone for Summer Festival.

May 23-28 Spring Festival -  Maitreya & Loving Kindness
Jul 26 - Aug 9 Summer Festival - Green Tara & Advice from Atisha's Heart

Retreats
May 31 - Dogwood Canyon - Finding Clarity: From the Urban Rush to Inner Peace
June 4 (Wed) - Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day - OSG & Offering Faith - A Special Retreat
June 13 Intro to Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat: Teachings on how to make mandala offerings and engage in Guru Yoga preliminaries
Aug 29 - Sept 1 Guided Retreat: The Spiritual Path...in a weekend!

Personal Practice
June 7, 14, 21 (4 - 5:45pm) Practice Series - Liberation from Sorrow - Arya Tara's Special Prayers

Day Courses
June 14 Beginner Day Course - Freedom From Anxiety, Frustration, and Problems
June 21 Malas and Mantras: A Path to Peace (Class and Mala-Making Workshop)
July 12 Do Something Different: Learn to Meditate
Aug 23 How to Protect Our Practice: The Power of a Dharma Protector

Special Events
June 7 Open House
June 11 Denton - Being Anchored in Stormy Times
Aug 10 Center Cherishing