Teachers
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Principal Teacher of the Festival
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.
An internationally renowned Teacher, 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.
Gen Kelsang Chodor
Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
During the Canadian Festival, he will be guiding the Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning meditations.
Gen Kelsang Chögyan
Gen Kelsang Chögyan is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Montréal. She has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years.
She constantly encourages us through her sincere example, her deep faith and her great ability to transform all situations into opportunities to progress along the spiritual path. Her joy, energy and enthusiasm inspire us to put Buddha’s teachings into practice and experience their many benefits in our daily life.
During the Canadian Festival, she will be guiding the Retreat on Monday and Tuesday.