Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, modern meditation Master founded Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre in 1983 for the benefit of the people of the modern world. Set in 38 acres of beautiful woodland accompanied by our World Peace Cafe and Tharpa Bookstore and Gift shop,
Tara IKRC offers year round meditation classes, retreats and teachings on Kadampa Buddhism.
Everybody welcome
Weekend events
Learn to meditate
Half day courses - where we learn the basic techniques of meditation and then apply our new skills to the practise of a Buddhist subject. A perfect day for beginners or experienced practitioners
Beginners weekend retreat
Take your meditation to the next level and move your mind to a deeply relaxing place with this simple yet profound beginners meditation retreat
Getaway weekend retreat
Enjoy a meaningful weekend away, give your mind some space and enjoy long walks, the World Peace Cafe, Tharpa Bookstore and Gift Shop and guided meditation sessions on this relaxing weekend
Free Events
Chanted Prayers
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Special opportunities to gather together and develop powerful positive intentions
Lunchtime Meditation
Mon - Fri 12.30pm || 20mins
Simple guided meditation to bring some inner peace and become familiar with the basics of developing our own meditation practice
Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 10.30am || 45mins
An opportunity to join together in guided prayers, developing compassion and dedicating our prayers towards World Peace
Google reviews
An ideal location. A grand & stately manor that is home for some of the humblest people alive. Grounds that roll on for miles, orchards full of ripe fruit. The kind of place where you can relax, have fun & without spending a thing. It’s the perfect escape from modern life.
The most relaxing experience in a fabulous setting. The staff are very welcoming. I would encourage everyone to try one of the courses. The cafe is amazing. Can't wait for my next visit.
A beautiful centre with a lovely cafe, grounds and excellent meditation classes. The meditation hall is very peaceful and the teachers are wonderful. A very special place. I would highly recommend a visit.
A beautiful spot to relax and refocus the mind. The grounds surrounding the building are beautiful and plentiful. The staff are super helpful, and very welcoming. It was my first visit recently, but fully intend to return again soon.
I visit Tara regularly and cannot fault it. Classes, cafe and whole experience always leaves me feeling so peaceful.
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.