The Quebec Dharma Celebration took place at the beautiful Chateau Joliette

Shamata Centre sets up the shrine for the Celebration.

Boxes are brought in for the shrine and the gift shop.

Lots of items were brought in and unpacked.

Lachpa and Jacques set up the sound system.

under the supervision of the Celebration Admin Director.

Monique and Jacques help with the set up.

The sound and recording system is set up and ready.

Lachpa and Donsang are ready to go..

Gen Drenpa from Kankala Centre starts the Celebration with an introductory talk on Friday.

Gen Thekchen, the NKT National Spiritual Director gives Medicine Budddha Empowerment on Saturday.

Kadam Olivier translates Gen Thekchen's teachings into French.

Over 100 came from Ontario and Quebec to attend the Celebration.

After the empowerment, attendees went to nearby Vajrapani Centre...

...and enjoyed each others company at the Celebration World Peace Cafe

Then it was back to Chateau Joliette for another delicious vegetarian meal

..in the company of spiritual friends

And there was still time to browse in the bookshop..

and purchase books on meditation.

The Celebration organizers take a break

We hope to see you again next year!