Weekend Retreat:
Avalokiteshvara Meditation and Recitation Practice
with Geshe Tenley
Rejoice! Photos from the retreat with Geshe Tenley in June 2026. Heartfelt thanks to Geshe Tenley for his inspiring teachings, and to everyone whose generosity and support made these precious teachings possible. May the Dharma flourish for the benefit of all sentient beings. Photos by Donna Svennevik and center volunteers.
Geshe Tenley will guide us in a meditation and mantra recitation practice, “The Inseparability of the Spiritual Master and Avalokiteshvara,” which was written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the request of his students when he was very young. This beautiful and inspiring practice is a wonderful way to create the causes for the long life of His Holiness and for peace on earth, while opening our hearts to compassion. It is also a wonderful opportunity to be guided by Geshe Tenley in deeper practice.
The weekend retreat and Friday teaching are open to anyone inspired by His Holiness and his teachings on how to become wiser and more compassionate. One does not need to have received any particular initiation to participate. The emphasis will be on the recitation of the Om mani padme hum mantra. This mantra is also the mantra for the FPMT Global MANI Retreat from May 17 to Nov 1.
Additional Materials
- Prayers (PDF)
- Further reading is also available in Lama Yeshe’s commentary on His Holiness’ text in Becoming the Compassion Buddha .
- The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara (via FPMT store)
- Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, from Geshe Tenley
Recordings
For ongoing events, the latest recording is usually shown by default. Please select desired session if it’s a playlist.
Public teachings are searchable in Recorded Teachings and on our YouTube channel. And public playlists can be found here.
About the Teacher
Geshe Tenley is the Resident Teacher at Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies in Boston. He was ordained by the late Gyume Khensur Geshe Urgyen Tseten Rinpoche in 1990 and began the program of studies to become a geshe at Sera Jey Monastic University. During the course of his studies, he has received many teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as many other highly qualified masters. In 1998, he received his full ordination (gelong) vows from His Holiness and received his geshe degree in 2008. He began teaching at Kurukulla Center in 2009 and was appointed the Resident Teacher by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2010. Geshe Tenley is well-known for his approachability and kindheartedness. His extensive activities in the US and around the world bring great joy and benefit to everyone he meets.
