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!

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