Welsh Dharma Celebration 2026

 

Developing Inner Strength

Dorje Shugden Empowerment with Kadam Bridget Heyes 

Available In Person in Swansea or live streamed to your home

But you are also invited to join us at Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre to watch it as a community in our very blessed Meditation Room. 

You are invited to join us for the Welsh Dharma Celebration 2026, an inspirational weekend event in Swansea with Kadam Bridget Heyes, the UK National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. Kadam Bridget will grant the blessing empowerment of Wisdom Protector Dorje Shugden and give inspiring teachings on how to transform our obstacles into spiritual growth through coming under the care of Dorje Shugden. Suitable for all levels of experience – everyone is welcome to attend.

What is an Empowerment

An Empowerment is a blissful guided meditation that helps us form a special, heartfelt connection with a particular Buddha and receive their inspiration. The enlightened mind is said to be like a boundless deep ocean, every drop of which has the power to bring inner peace to living beings. Receiving an Empowerment is a means of connecting with this expansive potential inside our own mind, giving us the energy and wisdom to begin to realise our own Buddha nature.

This event is suitable for anyone wanting to draw closer to Protector Dorje Shugden. Everyone is welcome.

When

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

11th, 12th and 13th December

Price

Weekend £60

Saturday £40

Friday Evening £10

Sunday £20

Where

1 In-person at KMC Wales 

2 Online as a live stream in your own home

3 At Kalpa Bhadra with members of the North Wales community (pre-booking through KMC Wales is essential)

Friday Timetable

7.30 pm to 9 pm Introduction

Saturday Timetable

9 am to 10 am Meditation

11 am to 1 pm Dorje Shugden Empowerment with Kadam Bridget Heyes

1.30 to 2.30 pm optional lunch at Kalpa Bhadra Centre £5

4 pm to 5.30 pm Teaching with Kadam Bridget Heyes

7.30 pm to 8.30 pm Wishfulfilling Jewel

Sunday Timetable

9 am to 10 am Meditation

11 am to 12.30 pm Teaching with Kadam Bridget Heyes

Teacher

Kadam Bridget Heyes

Kadam Bridget Heyes is an internationally renowned meditation teacher who is the UK National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, as well as the principal teacher at Nagarjuna KMC in Northamptonshire. She is known and loved for her compassionate heart, deep understanding of Dharma and exceptionally clear teachings.

Offerings 

If you wish you can bring an offering for the Empowerment. You can bring your own or make a donation.

To join us at Kalpa Bhadra Centre or watch from home, a booking must be made in advance through KMC Wales HERE

When

Friday
11th December
- Sunday 13th December 2026

Where

Kalpabhadra Centre, Llandudno
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Teacher

Kadam Bridget Heyes
Live streamed

Level

Suitable for everyone

Price

Weekend £60
Saturday £40
Friday evening £10
Sunday £20
(Bookings through
KMC Wales)
+ optional lunch at the Kalpa Bhadra Centre £5
(not included for Card Centre holders)