Vajrayogini Close Retreat
January 8 – February 5, 2026
The Purpose is to make a special connection with Vajragoni so that we will receive her special care.
Virtuous Action To count 100,000 Vajrayogini Mantras
Blessed Location In the Kadampa Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey, NY
Spiritual Company Faithful Kadampa practitioners from around the world.
About the Close Retreat
January is a very special month for practitioners of Highest Yoga Tantra as it is considered the month of the deities Heruka and Vajrayogini. During this month we receive special blessings from these enlightened deities. For this reason January is the best time to do a close retreat of Vajrayogini, in which we engage in the practice of counting 100,000 mantras of this deity.
Collecting 100,000 Mantras
Vajrayogini’s mantra is said to be the most powerful of all mantras. By reciting it we are cared for by all the Dakinis of the twenty-four places, as well as their emanations. We draw closer to Vajrayogini, making a connection with a special friend and eventually enjoying the same blissful happiness she does. Our negativities and obstacles are pacified, and our speech becomes very powerful. Our spiritual realizations increase and ultimately, reciting this mantra enables Vajrayogini to rescue us from the prison of samsara and take us to her pure land of Keajra Heaven.
Fire Puja
In order to complete the Vajrayogini Counting Retreat commitments, it is necessary to engage in a Vajrayogini Fire Puja, one will be taking place at KMC New York on March 21.
*Participants must have received Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments
For further information, email education@kadampanewyork.org
Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang
One of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. Having engaged in a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Retreat Costs
The Vajrayogini Close Retreat is a set price (to be confirmed) regardless of the number of weeks/days the person stays. Due to the nature of these retreats, we do not offer drop-ins for days or individual sessions.
Accommodations
Accommodation options and prices will be available shortly. Note that for accommodations (not including meals) booked for 2 consecutive weeks, a 20% discount is applied; for 3 consecutive weeks, a 30% discount is applied; and for 4 consecutive weeks or more, a 40% discount is applied.
Onsite Meals
Vegetarian, vegan and/or wheat-free lunches and dinners are available daily. Breakfast is included in onsite accommodation fees. Breakfast is available for those staying offsite, but it must be pre-booked. All of our meals are home-cooked, using fresh and local produce where possible.