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!

This Guru’s Name Mantra Retreat at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre 2026 with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher at Tara IKRC, is open to everyone.

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.

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!

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.

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