Festival Teachers

Empowerment & Teachings

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is the principal teacher of the US Festival 2026. He is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, and the Resident Teacher of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre in the UK. 

Gen-la  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.