saturday, may 22-27, 2020

Join Thousands of People in a Global Practice of Compassion

At this year’s Festival you will receive the empowerment of Vajrapani, the Buddha of spiritual power, and teachings on the power of compassion – how we can become a more and more caring person until we develop the actual power to help all living beings.

Retreat Schedule | Sessions in Eastern Standard Times Below

*Those who register will be able to access the entire virtual festival until 8:00 AM (EST) on June 3.*

Saturday, 5/23

  • 4:00-5:00 AM | Guided Meditation with Gen Kelsang Rabten
  • 6:30- 7:30 AM | Guided Meditation with Gen Kelsang Rabten
  • 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani (with Gen-La Kelsang Khyenrab)
  • 2:30-3:30 PM | Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja with Tsog Offering

Tuesday, 5/26

  • 4:00-5:00 AM | Retreat Session 1 with Gen Losang Kelsang
  • 6:00-7:00 AM | Retreat Session 2 with Gen Losang Kelsang
  • 10:00-11:00 AM | Retreat Session 3 with Gen Losang Kelsang
  • noon-1:00 PM | Retreat Session 4 with Gen Losang Kelsang
  • 2:30-3:30 PM | Retreat Session 5 with Gen Losang Kelsang

Sunday, 5/24

  • 4:00-5:00 AM | Guided Meditation with Gen Kelsang Rabten
  • 6:00-7:30 AM | Teaching with Gen-La Kelsang Khyenrab
  • 11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Teaching with Gen-La Kelsang Khyenrab
  • 2:30-3:30 PM | Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja with Tsog Offering

Wednesday, 5/27

  • 4:00-5:00 AM | Retreat Session 1 with Gen Losang Kelsang
  • 6:00-7:00 AM | Retreat Session 2 with Gen Losang Kelsang

Monday, 5/25

  • 4:00-5:00 AM | Guided Meditation with Gen Kelsang Rabten
  • 6:00-7:30 AM | Teaching with Gen-La Kelsang Khyenrab
  • 11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Teaching with Gen-La Kelsang Khyenrab
  • 2:30-4:00 PM | Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja with Tsog

With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

The Teacher at this year’s Festival is Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, a principal disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche who holds the lineage and blessings of his teachings.