2008 Northwest Dharma Celebration
Living a Wise and Compassionate Life

The Blessing Empowerment of Manjushri and
Teachings on Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

August 28 - September 1

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at KMC California, Los Angeles. She has been Venerable Geshe-la's close student for many years. Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerment and provide commentary, will give a public talk Thursday evening, and teach Prayers for World Peace on Sunday.

Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at KMC Washington and has studied under Venerable Geshe-la's guidance for many years. He will lead the meditations during the Celebration.

Kelsang Jindak is the Resident Teacher at Olympia Mahayana Buddhist Center. She will give the introductory talk on Friday evening.