Supreme Ocean of Infinite Good Fortune
Venerable Geshe-la’s name mantra Close retreat combined with meditation on Lamrim, Lojong and Mahamudra
January 5th - February 15th 2026
Winter Retreat 2026 with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Supreme Ocean of Infinite Good Fortune
Venerable Geshe-la’s name mantra close retreat
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s name means ‘Ocean of Good Fortune’; and for us he is a supreme ocean of good fortune; by sincerely relying upon him we can easily fulfil all our virtuous wishes for happiness both in this life and countless future lives. How wonderful!
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 Tantra we meditate briefly on Lamrim, Lojong and the two stages of Highest Yoga Tantra while slowly reciting the prayer Request to the Lord of All Lineages. Then we engage in the actual practice of Mahamudra.
Throughout this retreat Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will share special oral instructions on Guru Yoga, how to rely on the Spiritual Guide, that he received directly from Venerable Geshe-la himself. Everybody welcome!
The Teacher
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.
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.
Booking single or multiple weeks
Click the 'Book Now' button to enrol on specific week(s) of the retreat - you can book meals and education fee on this page, reception will then be in touch about accommodation options.
Week by Week Schedule - Winter Retreat 2026
Week 1 | Mon Jan 5th 7am - Sun 12.45pm Jan 11th
During the first week we will spend time in several sessions on each of the first three Great Preliminary Guides, Going for Refuge, Vajrasattva Purification and Mandala Offerings according to the commentaries in Oral Instructions of Mahamudra and emphasise Guru Yoga in each session. This week's practices prepare us for success in the coming weeks.
Week 2 | Mon Jan 12th 7am - Sun Jan 18th 12.45pm
During this week we will be guided in meditations on Having Identified our own mind, Meditating on Tranquil Abiding
Week 3 | Mon 19th Jan 7am - Sun Jan 25th 12.45pm
During this week we will be guided on meditations on Having Realized Emptiness Meditating on Superior Seeing
Week 4 | Mon Jan 26th 7am - Sun Feb 1st 12.45pm
During this week we will be guided on meditations on the Central Channel, the Yoga of the Channel
Week 5 | Mon Feb 2nd 7am - Sun Feb 8th 12.45pm
During this week we will be guided on the meditations on the Indestructible Drop, the Yoga of the Drop
Week 6 | Mon 9th Feb 7am - Sat 14th 5.45pm (WFJ in evening)
During this final week we will be guided on meditations on the Indestructible Wind, the Yoga of the Wind
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
Daily Timetable
Monday 5th January - Sunday 15th February*
7:00-8:30am Session 1
11:15-12:45pm Session 2
4:15-5:45pm Session 3
7:30-9:15pm Session 4
*Saturdays (instead of session 4)
7:30-9:15pm Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog offerings (except Jan 10 which is Offering to the Spiritual Guide with tsog puja)