Festival Teachers

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

The Teacher at the 2026 Spring Festival will be Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab who is the Retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Tara International Retreat Centre.

As one of the most senior NKT Teachers, Gen-la has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la’s guidance has taught at many centres and events around the world.

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 and for his pure example of compassion and loving-kindness.

Gen-la will be assisted by senior NKT Teachers who will lead the meditations and retreats during the Festival.