Gen Kelsang Rabten is the National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tadition (NKT- IKBU) for New Zealand and Australia. Through his clear presentation of Buddha's teachings and warm heart Gen Rabten will share with us how to face our daily problems and sufferings with strength and eliminate our delusions, especially our self- grasping ignorance.

Gen Kelsang Demo is the Resident Teacher of Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Palmerston North. She will give the introductory talk and guide the meditations at the Celebration.