A Taste of Peace
Leave behind the stress and busyness of daily life and discover the peace and happiness that comes from a calm mind.
Join us for an uplifting guided meditation and practical teaching with an experienced meditation teacher. Learn simple methods to let go of worry, reduce stress, and develop a lasting sense of inner peace that you can carry into everyday life.
Afterwards, enjoy an authentic homemade Chinese meal, relax in our beautiful surroundings, and connect with others in a warm and friendly community.
6:30pm Meditation & Teaching (45min)
7:30pm Authentic Homemade Italian Meal
Everyone is warmly welcome.
What is meditation?
Meditation is a mind that concentrates single-pointedly on a virtuous object, and is a mental action that is the main cause of mental peace. The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful so that we can find relief from mental discomfort, worries or anxiety. Through a qualified meditation practice, we become deeply familiar with states of mind that are conducive to happiness.
These thirty-minute meditation classes will allow you to truly relax and de-stress so you can return to your day feeling clear-headed and refreshed. A typical session includes a short talk and a guided breathing meditation with the topics listed below.
No need to book. Just drop in! Everyone is welcome!
Where to begin?
When we start our meditation practice, it is useful to choose, as our first object of meditation, the sensation of the air at our nostrils as we breathe in and out (breathing meditation). This object is easy to discover, so it functions to calm our mind quickly, overcoming our distracting thoughts and preparing us for more advanced meditations.
If you've been thinking of trying meditation, but do not know where to start, why not simply drop in to one of our weekly meditation classes, workshops or retreats?
We offer lunchtime meditation classes Mon to Fri 12:30-1:00pm (most weeks), except during retreats, so please always check our online calendar prior to coming to the centre.
Everyone is welcome!
Welcome to Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre
Tara IKRC Meditation Hall
Opened in September 2025
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Resident Teacher of Tara IKRC
Statue of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Founder of New Kadampa Tradition
