2026 At a Glance
An overview of Retreats & Special Events planned for 2026. Please see the calendar for a full listing of classes and chanted prayers.
July
SAT, July 11 | 10am-12pm | Finding Calm in a Busy Life
SUN, July 19 | 12:15 -1:45pm - 30 min socializing + 60 min Center Cherishing
FRI - SAT, July 24 - Aug 8 | International Summer Festival | Week 1 Lamrim with Gen-la Kelsang Sangden & Week 2 HYT Empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini, and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
August
FRI - SAT, July 24 - Aug 8 | International Summer Festival | Week 2 HYT Empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini, and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
SAT, Aug 15 | 10am-12pm — Discovering Joy Within: Wisdom for Everyday Life
FRI, Sep 4 - MON, Sep 7 | Labor Day Weekend Midwest Away Retreat
September
WED, Sep 2 | 6:30-7:30pm — The 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini: Highest Yoga Tantra class
SAT, Sep12 | 10am-12pm — A Compassionate Heart in a Challenging World
SUN, Sep 20 | 12:15 -1:45pm - 30 min socializing + 60 min Center Cherishing
TUE, Sep 22 | — Buddha’s Return From Heaven Day
FRI, Sep 25 | 6:30 - pm — Gen Demo Talk, Dinner & 25th Celebration @COhatch BR
October
SAT, Oct 3 | 10am-4:30pm — Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully [TBD: perhaps Nov 14]
SUN, Oct 4 | 12:15 -1:45pm - 30 min socializing + 60 min Center Cherishing
WED, Oct 7 | 6:30-7:30pm — The 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini: Highest Yoga Tantra class
FRI - THU, Oct 9 -15 | International Fall Festival | Je Tsongkahapa Empowerment at Kadampa Meditation Centre Spain, with Gen-la Dekyong
SUN, Oct 25 | Je Tsongkhapa Day
SAT, Oct 31 | 2-3pm | Cemetery Walk: Contemplations on Death & Impermanence
November
December
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