Our faith in our spiritual Guide and his or her Dharma teachings is the root of our spiritual path; because this is so important for our life, such a deep root of faith cannot be planted hastily. Therefore, we need to carefully follow the scientific methods taught by Buddha that enable us to make the best use of our relationship with our Spiritual Guide. With deep faith and confidence we will then quickly make progress on our journey to the permanent inner peace of liberation and full enlightenment.
On this weekend course Gen la Kelsang Khyenrab, following the profound instructions of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, will guide us to the correct view and intention on how to follow our Spiritual Guide purely and sincerely. This course is also a perfect preparation for the 2026 Winter Retreat, Supreme Ocean of Inifinite Good Fortune, drawing closer to our Root Guru through recitation of his name mantra, which begins January 5th.
These two events can be attended either separately or together.
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, he has trained closely with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than forty years. His humility and pure example reflect his many years of reliance on his Spiritual Guide.
An internationally renowned Teacher, he is greatly admired as a sincere practitioner and a powerful Teacher. He is also well-known for his wisdom and deep understanding of Buddha's teachings, and for his pure example of compassion and loving-kindness.
Friday 2nd January
7.30pm Introductory teaching
Saturday 3rd January
9.00am-10.00am Meditation
11.00am-1.00pm Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni
4.00pm-5.30pm Commentary
7.30pm Wishfulfilling Jewel puja with tsog offering
Sunday 4th January
9.00am-10.00am Meditation
11.00am-12.30pm Commentary
An opportunity to draw closer to our Root Guru through the recitation of Venerable Geshe-la’s name mantra; those who wish may collect 100,000 mantra recitations to complete a close retreat of numbers.
In each session following the Hundreds of Deities of Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantrawe meditate briefly on Lamrim, Lojong and the two stages of Highest Yoga Tantra while slowly reciting the prayerRequest to the Lord of All Lineages. Then we engage in the actual practice of Mahamudra.
This blessed space, Tara IKRC's new Meditation Hall inspired by the vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, where everyone is welcome to enjoy peace and tranquility, is opening in the autumn of 2025.
The new Meditation Hall will be open for everyone who wishes to practise meditation, engage in prayers, learn Buddha's teachings - the Dharma, or simply wishes to experience a moment of calm, have a break from the business of their daily activities, and forget all their worries and worldly concerns.
Everybody welcome!
