The Supreme Path to Enlightenment
HYT Retreat
with our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Saturday August 29 to Sunday August 30
at KMC Ottawa
Highest 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.
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.
The Supreme Path to Enlightenment Retreat
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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.