2026-2027 At a Glance
An overview of Retreats & Special Events planned for 2026-2027. Please see the calendar for a full listing of classes and chanted prayers.
October 2026
SUN, Oct 4 | 12:15 -1:45pm - 30 min socializing + 60 min Center Cherishing
FRI - THU, Oct 9 -15 | International Fall Festival | Je Tsongkahapa Empowerment at Kadampa Meditation Centre Spain, with Gen-la Dekyong
WED, Oct 21| 6:30-7:30pm — The 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini: Highest Yoga Tantra class
SUN, Oct 25 | Je Tsongkhapa Day
SAT, Oct 31 | 10am-2pm | Cemetery Walk: Contemplations on Death & Impermanence
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SUN, Nov 1 | 12:15 -1:45pm - Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
WED, Nov 4 | 6:30-7:30pm — The 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini: Highest Yoga Tantra class
SAT, Nov 14 | 10am-12pm — How to Deal with Difficult People
SAT, Nov 21 | 10am - 12pm —Living with Generosity and Patience class
WED, Dec 2 | 6:30-7:30pm — The 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini: Highest Yoga Tantra class
SAT, Dec 5 | 10am-12pm — Focus in a Distracted World
SAT, Dec 12 | 10am - 11:15am — Calm Mind, Clear Focus class
SAT, Dec 12 | 5-7:30pm - Holiday Party potluck
SAT, Dec 19 | Vajrasattva Meditation & Recitation day retreat
THU, Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve Alternative Celebration - Green Tara
FRI, Jan 1 | 10am-1pm — Silence is Golden silent morning retreat with Gen Chokyi
FRI, Jan 8 | Introduction to Lamrim with Gen Chokyi
SAT - SUN, Jan 9-10 | 9am-5:30pm — Kadam Lamrim guided retreat with Gen Chokyi - concluding with OSG
SAT, Jun 16 | 6-7:30pm — Who is Buddha Heruka? with Gen Chokyi
SAT Jan 23 | 6-8pm — New Essence of Vajrayana puja for HYT practitioners
SAT, Jan 30 | 10am - 12pm — Overcoming Overthinking beginner retreat with Gen Chokyi
SUN, Feb 7 | 12:15 -1:45pm - Social & Center Cherishing
SAT, Feb 13 | 6:30-8:30pm — Valentine’s Day meditation and dinner with Gen Chokyi
SAT, Feb 20 | 10am-12pm — Heal Your Life with Love course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH More Information
SAT, Feb 20 | 10am-1pm — Heal Your Life with Love beginner retreat with Kathy Ryan
FRI, Feb 26 | 6:30-7:30pm — Intro to Amitayus talk to retreat with Fred May
SAT, Feb 27 | 10:30am-12pm and 1-2:30pm— Amitayus Retreat with Fred May
SUN, Mar 7 | 12:15 -1:45pm — Social & Center Cherishing
SAT, Mar 13 10am - 12pm — Freedom from Craving & Attachment course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH More Information
FRI - SUN, Mar 19-21 | Unplug & Reset: A Digital Detox at Waycross Retreat Center
SUN, Mar 28 | 1:30-5pm — Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering guided retreat with Gen Chokyi
FRI - SUN Apr 2-4 | MWDC at KMC Madison
SUN, Apr 11 | 12:15 -1:45pm — Social & Center Cherishing
WED, Apr 15 | 6:30am - 3pm [confirm time] — Nyungnay Purification Ritual day retreat
SAT, Apr 24 | 10am-12pm — Living Lightly course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH More Information
SAT, Apr 24 | 10am-12pm — Living Lightly beginner retreat with Kathy Ryan
SUN, May 2 | 12:15 -1:45pm — Social & Center Cherishing
SAT, May 8 — Walk for Peace fundraiser
THU, May 13 — Gen Demo Public Talk in Chicago, IL
SAT, May 22 | 10am-12pm — Confidence to Change course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH More Information
SAT, May 22 | 10am-12pm — Confidence to Change beginner retreat with Fred May
FRI - WED, May 28 - June 2 — International Spring Festival | Buddha Avalokiteshvara Empowerment and teachings on developing bodhichitta, based on The Mirror of Dharma with Additions with Gen-la Kelsang Sangden
THU, Jun 3 | 6:30-7:30pm | Intro talk to Offering Our Faith
FRI, Jun 4 | 10am - 5pm | Offering Our Faith retreat | VGKG’s Birthday | Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day
SAT, June 5 | 12-3pm | 3rd Annual Kadampa Hoosiers picnic location TBD
SUN, June 6 | 12:15 -1:45pm — Social & Center Cherishing
SAT, Jun 12 — 10am - 5pm | Buddha Maitreya empowerment
SUN, Jun 13 — 2-4:30pm | Buddha Maitreya retreat
SAT, Jun 19 | 10am-12pm | Discovering Strength Within course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH More Information
SAT, July 10 | 10am-12pm | Relax & Be Happy beginner retreat with Fred May
SUN, July 18 | 12:15 -1:45pm - Social & Center Cherishing
FRI - SAT, July 23 - Jul 29 | International Summer Festival | Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment Week 1: Sutra with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong based on Modern Buddhism — 50 years of VGKG kindness
FRI - SAT, July 30 - Aug 7 | International Summer Festival | Week 2: Tantra with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
SUN, August 8 | 12:15 -1:45pm - Social & Center Cherishing
FRI Aug 20 | 6:30-8pm | Public Talk with Gen-la Jampa at Cincinnati Art Museum, Fath Auditorium in Cincinnati, OH More information
FRI, Sep 3 - MON, Sep 6 | Labor Day Weekend Midwest Away Retreat
SUN, Sep 12 | 12:15 -1:45pm — Social & Center Cherishing
SAT, Sep 18 | 10am-12pm | Medicine for the Mind course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH
SAT, Sep 18 | 10am-12pm — Medicine for the Mind beginner retreat
WED, Sep 22 | 6:30-8:30pm | Buddha’s Return From Heaven Day OSG chanted prayer
FRI Sep 24 & SAT Sep 25 | Retreat with guest Teacher Gen Zamling
SUN, Oct 3 | 12:15 -1:45pm - Social & Center Cherishing
FRI - THU, Oct 8 -14 | International Fall Festival | Buddha Manjushri Empowerment and teachings on the holy secret of exchanging self with others from Meaningful to Behold, at Kadampa Meditation Center New York, with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
SAT, Oct 18 | 10am-12pm | Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH
MON, Oct 25 | Je Tsongkhapa Day — Teaching & OSG with Gen Chokyi
SAT, Oct 30 | 10am-3:15pm | Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully retreat, lunch & cemetery walk with Gen Chokyi
SAT, Nov 6 | 10am-12pm | Navigating Loss & Fear course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH
SUN, Nov 7 | 12:15 -1:45pm - Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
SAT, Nov 13 | Gen Demo Public Talk & Dinner at COhatch Broad Ripple
SAT, Nov 20 | 10am-12pm — Navigating Loss & Fear beginner retreat with Gen Chokyi
SAT, Dec 4 | 10am-12pm —Remembering Peace & Joy course with Gen Chokyi at Columbia Center in Cincinnati, OH
SAT, Dec 4 | 10am-12pm — Remembering Peace & Joy beginner retreat
SAT, Dec 11 | 5-7:30pm — Holiday Party potluck
SAT, Dec 18 | 9am-5:00pm Vajrasattva Meditation & Recitation day retreat
FRI, Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve Alternative Celebration