{"title":"Events","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"creating-space-within-26th-28th-sept","title":"Creating Space Within |  26th - 28th Sept","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginners Getaway Weekend Retreat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(One Day Passes available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our frantic world it seems there is very little time to pause, catch our breath and re-energise; this is where meditation can transform our life, regardless of how busy we are. We can reduce stress and avoid burn out by learning to be skilful with ourselves; by learning to pace our busyness, regularly giving a little of our precious time to meditation we will create space within to nourish and support our chosen lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this weekend there is lots of time to wind down, relax and enjoy hearing about, and practising, Buddha's special meditations for busy people. Everyone, Buddhist or non Buddhist can benefit deeply from this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTimetable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2:00-6:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Registration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Supper in the Dining Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.30-8:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Introductory teaching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.00am-10.00am\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.00am-12:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch in the Dining Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.30pm-5.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Supper in the Dinning Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:30 - 9:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers with food offerings (optional)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.00am-10.00am\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.00am-12.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch in the Dining Room\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodation options include twin rooms with en-suite, single rooms with en-suite, single room with kitchenette and bathroom, single rooms with toilet, single rooms and dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. 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During this weekend, you will be guided through simple yet profound meditations that help you settle the mind, soften the heart, and rediscover this inner clarity of your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough practical teachings and guided meditation sessions, you will learn how to let go of mental tension, relate to your thoughts with kindness, and develop a calm, open heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suitable for everyone, whether you are new to meditation or already have some experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-26_at_12.42.28.jpg?v=1770119271\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccommodation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe have clean and comfortable accommodation at Tara IKRC. Linen and soap are provided with the room. 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Please inform of us\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"In-person \/ Member \/ Whole Event","offer_id":55173332926849,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Member \/ Day Pass","offer_id":55173332894081,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member \/ Whole Event","offer_id":55173332992385,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member \/ Day Pass","offer_id":55173332959617,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/TaraIKRCsquareimages2025MarkM_7.jpg?v=1768991057"},{"product_id":"the-joy-of-the-middle-way","title":"The Joy of the Middle Way | Fri 30 Oct - Tues 3 Nov","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 177, 78);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 30th October – Sunday 1st November\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowed by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetreat with Kelsang Sama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 177, 78);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 1st November – Tuesday 3rd November\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Joy of the Middle Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence of Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Four Close Placements of Mindfulness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA Rare Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab has kindly agreed to teach a commentary to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShantideva’s\u003cspan\u003e Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Chapter 9 — with a special emphasis on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour Close Placements of Mindfulness.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided by Shantideva’s Madhyamika-Prasangika teachings on emptiness — the ultimate truth of all things — Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will clearly explain how to meditate on the emptiness of our body, our feelings, our mind, and all phenomena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThese special meditations, known as the \u003cem\u003eF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eour Close Placements of Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are renowned throughout the Kadampa world as a clear and sublime presentation of the path to liberation, or permanent inner peace. By practising these teachings, we can gradually free ourselves from all human problems and discover the deep, lasting happiness we have always been seeking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverybody is welcome to this unique and precious course — not to be missed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Teacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a retired General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, retired National Spiritual Director of Canada, and the Resident Teacher at Tara IKRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world as a sincere practitioner and powerful teacher. Following his Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, for over 40 years he has a wealth of experience to share with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Timetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday 30 October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:30 – 9:00pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday 31 October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:00 – 10:00am:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:00am – 12:30pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4:00 – 5:30pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:30\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e – 8:30pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWishfulfilling Jewel prayers with tsog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday 1 November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:00 – 10:00am:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:00am – 12:30pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4:00 – 5:30pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eTeaching with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRetreat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeepening the Experience\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the course, there will be a retreat guided by Kelsang Sama, offering a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding through meditation and quiet reflection.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetreat Teacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsang Sama\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Teacher at Tara IKRC and is currently studying on the Teacher Training Programme with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. 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By participating in this retreat, we strengthen our potential to develop wisdom, compassion, and the ability to help all living beings find true freedom from suffering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone is welcome, whether you are new to the practice or already familiar with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaria Healey\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of our experienced Kadampa Teachers,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis known for her clarity, warmth, and ability to bring Buddha's teachings into everyday modern life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10:00 – 11:15am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 1: Teaching and 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They seek solace in food, alcohol, drugs, vacations, relationships, exercise, shopping, temporary pleasures, wealth and status, and reputation. None of these can provide lasting protection, and they create even more suffering through the resulting negative minds and harmful actions that destroy the very peace and happiness they long for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years, people have found refuge in Buddha’s teachings and have learned to identify and cultivate the types of mind, such as love, compassion, and wisdom, that create inner peace and happiness, while avoiding the minds and actions that destroy that happiness. 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