Drawing Close to the Wisdom Dharma Protector

Empowerment and Commentary of the Great King, Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden

Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th January 2025

With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Dorje Shugden Empowerment and Commentary

Friday 3rd January - Sunday 5th January 2025

A supreme start to 2025 with Empowerment of the Great King Wisdom Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden along with teaching and commentary on how to perform Close retreat.

Dorje Shugden is a Dharma protector. The principal function of a Dharma protector is to protect our Dharma practice. If we rely on Dorje Shugden he will grant us blessings, increase our wisdom and bestow success on our spiritual activities. This empowerment is an opportunity to make a strong connection with this Buddha and to receive his powerful blessings.

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

The Teacher

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and currently the Resident Teacher at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre. Gen-la is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world as a sincere practitioner and powerful teacher.

Timetable

Friday 3rd January
7:30-9:00pm Introduction with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Satrurday 4th January
9:00-10:00am Meditation with Gen Kelsang Losel
11:00-12.30pm Dorje Shugden Blessing empowermentt with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
4:00-5.30pm Commentary with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
7:30-8.45pm Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog puja

Sunday 5th January
9:00-10:00am Meditation with Gen Kelsang Losel
11-12.30pm Commentary with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Accommodation

We offer comfortable, clean accommodation with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere to help you gain the best experience of this special weekend retreat. 

Along with 38 acres of woodland and parkland as well as our Tharpa bookstore and gift shop and World Peace Cafe - Tara IKRC is the perfect place to engage in meaningful retreat and relax