A retreat for everyone

The Supreme Path to Enlightenment
HYT Retreat

with our Resident Teacher

Gen Kelsang Thekchen


Saturday August 29 to Sunday August 30

at KMC Ottawa


Picture of statue of Buddha Vajrayogini drinking from skullcupHighest Yoga Tantra is a profound method for attaining enlightenment in this very life, based on the practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini.
Following the Summer Festival 2026, this weekend retreat, guided by Gen Kelsang Thekchen, will be a special opportunity to deepen our understanding of these teachings and strengthen our experience of the tantric path to enlightenment.

Saturday will emphasize the practice of Vajryayogini and Sunday will emphasize the practice of Heruka.

Please note: This retreat is for those who have already received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerment, or who have the intention to receive one in the near future.

Schedule:

Saturday Aug 29

Session 1:  9-10:15am Dakini Yoga

Session 2:  11-12:15pm Dakini Yoga

Session 3:   2-3:30pm Dakini Yoga

Session 4:   7-9pm unguided Quick Path to Great Bliss

Sunday Aug 30

Session 1:   9-10:15am Yoga of Buddha Heruka

Session 2:   11-12:15pm Yoga of Buddha Heruka

Session 3:   2-3:30pm Yoga of Buddha Heruka

Session 4:   7-8.30 - unguided New Essence of Vajrayana

This retreat will be led by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Kadampa Buddhist monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.

To hear a sample teaching given by Gen Thekchen, click on the podcast arrow below. 




Registration:

You can pre-register using the link below or pay at the door. We accept Debit, Credit or Cash. We are unable to accept $100 bills. 



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In the beginning of our practice the most essential thing is to tame our mind, for only this will enable us to benefit all sentient beings.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
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