April 24, 2026 - April 27, 2026
Four Days
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Kadampa Meditation Centre Durban
R160 – R1,650
2026 South African National Festival
Following in Buddha’s Footsteps
Come to the South African National Festival and find a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spiritual break with like-minded people in Durban.
Pricing:
Whole event with lunch | R1,650
Whole event no lunch | R1,350
Empowerment Day Only with lunch | R710
Empowerment Day Only no lunch | R560
Online Attendance | Whole event | R1,350
Introduction Only | R160
Early Bird until 31 March!
Description
The South African National Festival is a once a year opportunity for a profound spiritual holiday guided by an internationally renowned teacher of Modern Buddhism.
Open to everyone, the South African National Kadampa Festival is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spiritual break with like-minded people from around South Africa.
During this special festival, one of the main teachers of Kadampa Buddhism will grant a blessing empowerment and give spiritual guidance on how to integrate Modern Buddhism into daily life. This yearly event also offers the opportunity to enjoy guided meditations, chanted prayers and a meaningful holiday with Sangha friends.
The SA National Kadampa Festival is a precious opportunity to understand and practise the special presentation of Modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. It will leave you relaxed, inspired and spiritually re-energised.
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Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Sangden
Gen-la Kelsang Sangden is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). She has studied and taught under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years.
Gen-la Sangden is well-loved for her clear and inspiring teachings and her ability to touch people’s hearts through her sincerity and loving-kindness. She will grant the empowerment and give the principal teachings at our SA National Kadampa Festival 2026.
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