New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2026
Like A Stainless Moon: How to Purify Ourself & Our World
Vajrasattva Empowerment & Teachings on Purification
with Gen Kelsang Rabten
24 – 27 April 2026
Takapuna, Auckland – Carnmore Hotel, 2 Rewiti Ave
At this year’s New Zealand Dharma Celebration, Gen Kelsang Rabten will grant the empowerment of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification. The blessing ceremony will be followed by teachings on how to purify our negative karma by relying on Vajrasattva.
Without the burden of negative karma weighing us down, all our wishes – and especially our hopes for spiritual progress – would be easily fulfilled. Rather than struggling, like a small bird attempting to fly with rocks tied to its legs, we should purify the mistakes of the past, heal our minds and fly freely and easily to our enlightenment. Purification is the key to this.
“Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realisations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Open to everyone, the Dharma Celebration is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spiritual holiday, and experience the transformative power of Kadam Dharma with our national community of spiritual practitioners.
Gen Kelsang Rabten is the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) National Spiritual Director for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, and has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for thirty years. Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life and brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings.
