Transforming Our Problems
29th May - 5th June 2026
with Kadam Morten Clausen
Following on from the NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival at Manjushri KMC in England, Kadam Morten Clausen will lead a retreat based on the teachings and commentaries received at this Festival.
During this retreat, Kadam Morten will guide us in meditations on transforming adverse conditions.
To support this inner training, we will also engage once a day in the powerful meditation practice of Buddha Amitayus – the Buddha of long life, wisdom and good fortune.
Curry & Calm
Friday 5th June | 6:30pm Meditation | 7:30pm Meal
The evening begins with a short teaching and a simple, guided meditation to bring a sense of inner peace at the end of a busy week. Put the stresses and tensions of daily life behind you and enjoy an evening of relaxation with a tasty, home-cooked vegetarian curry meal at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre.
Quiet Mind
Saturday 6th June | 10am - 5pm
with Maria Healey
This gentle day retreat offers the rare opportunity to enjoy silence - not as an absence, but as a presence: a quiet, supportive environment where the mind can naturally settle and become clear. Guided by simple, practical meditations drawn from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition, you will learn how to let go of distractions, release inner tension, and connect with a deeper sense of calm and wellbeing.
No previous experience is needed. Whether your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, or simply in need of rest, this retreat will help you return to a place of balance and inner strength.
Come and discover the clarity and peace of a quiet mind.
What is Meditation?
Sunday 7th June | 10:00am-1:00pm
Workshop with Gen Kelsang Dema
Have you ever wanted to know how to have a peaceful and happy mind free from stress, anxiety and frustration?
In this workshop, we will gain a clear understanding of the many benefits of meditation and learn how to meditate. There will be plenty of opportunities to practise simple meditations that remove negativity from our mind and enable us to experience real inner peace and happiness.
The Joy of the Middle Way
Course with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November
Guided by Shantideva’s Madhyamika-Prasangika teachings on emptiness — the ultimate truth of all things — Gen-la Khyenrab will clearly explain how to meditate on the emptiness of our body, our feelings, our mind, and all phenomena.
Everybody is welcome to this unique and precious course — not to be missed.
Followed by a retreat with Kelsang Sama
Sunday 1st November – Tuesday 3rd November
Weekly Drop-in Classes at Tara IKRC
Lunchtime Meditation Class
Monday to Friday 12:30-1:00pm
Suitable for Beginners
Tuesday Evening Meditation Class
Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Suitable for Beginners
Wednesday Morning Meditation Class
Wednesday 11:00-12:15pm
with Kelsang Naljor
Suitable for Beginners
Friday Morning Meditation Class
Friday 10:30-12:00pm
with Kelsang Sama
Suitable for Beginners
Meditation Classes in Your Area
Ashbourne || Belper || Burton-upon-Trent || Derby City || Lichfield || Loughborough || Newcastle-under-Lyme || Spondon || Stafford || Swadlincote || Uttoxeter
Each class of the term is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class is followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody is welcome!
Free Events at Tara IKRC
Prostrations to the 35 Confession Buddhas
The Bodhisattva’s Confession of Moral Downfalls
Thursdays 7:30pm
One of the most powerful methods for purifying negativity is The Bodhisattva’s Confession of Moral Downfalls, also known as the Mahayana Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps.
In this practice, we visualize the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas and engage in purification in their presence. Through the power of their blessings and prayers, we can quickly purify even heavy negative actions by sincerely reciting their names with faith.
Prayers for World Peace
Sundays at 10:30-11:45am
(except during retreats, so please check the calendar)
Take a break from your day and find some inner calm.
Enjoy relaxing guided meditations, a short teaching on love and compassion, and the beautiful Prayers for World Peace that will help you navigate life with a more peaceful, positive mind. No need to book. Just drop in! Everybody welcome!
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Kadampa Podcasts: Living Clarity
Welcome to Kadampa podcasts, where we explore the art of living a happier and more fulfilling life through the teachings of Kadampa Buddhism.
Each episode is an inspiring extract taken from a teaching given by various Kadampa Buddhist Teachers worldwide. Whether you're new to Buddhism or have been practising for years, these podcasts are for anyone looking to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
The Modern Buddhism Podcast
Welcome to the Modern Buddhism Podcast, where we explore how meditation and Buddha's timeless wisdom can help all of us to cultivate a deeper inner peace, happiness, and resilience in daily life.
Listen to inspiring conversations with people who live these teachings every day.
I don't know if I can express with words everything I've lived in this wonderful place! I think as much as I try, I can't because it was just magical! The beauty of the place, the peace that the place brought me, the meditations, the people who lived there or just volunteered, everything was just perfect, everything was as it should have been. I just have to thank everything I've experienced and I highly recommend it! I will definitely be back too!
A very special and beautiful place. The people are incredibly sweet and welcoming. The meditation classes and retreats are well-designed for all levels, and the rooms are very comfortable for a long-term stay. I have a transformational experience every time I visit here.
Such an amazing place. You can feel the calming influence as soon as you get there. Lovely staff and the food and drinks are great too.
Such an amazing place. Have stayed there twice now, once for a retreat and once during the week just so I cpuld be in the energy of the teachings and get reconnected again. I highly recommend the teachings and even if you don't follow Buddhism it's a beautiful energy to be in
Loved it. Beautiful gardens and lovely teachings by the lovely Buddhists The cafe was great and food was healthy and tasty . Will be visiting again
I have just returned from the weekend retreat and have to say I had the most wonderful time! I had never been anywhere like this before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Wow, it is such a beautiful place with beautiful people. The classes and meditations are very clear and eye opening. I will now be using these in my daily life and want to learn a lot more. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a life-changing weekend.
What can I say about the most beautiful place I have ever been fortunate to have been a part of. The community, the grounds, the food, the love, the tranquility, second to none. If you can, you should. What a place.