Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre

All Retreats 2024

On this page, you will find every retreat we have on at Tara IKRC in chronological order. From one day retreats to 6 week retreats. Every type of retreat you need to find meaningful inner peace

Getaway Weekend Retreat with Kelsang Tharlam

Finding Freedom and Peace

3rd - 6th May 2024
One Day Pass available for those who are unable to book the entire event.

A perfectly peaceful weekend of relaxing and refreshing guided meditation suitable for everyone. Learn to grow your inner peace and enjoy tranquility within your own mind. Easy sessions in beautiful countryside environment, walks and fresh air with lots of time to rest.

One Day Retreat with Kelsang Pador

Like a Cloudless Sky

18th May 10-11:15am | 12noon-1:15pm |4:00-5.15pm 

Following meditations on concentration from The New Meditation Handbook by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche - This day retreat will help to improve our concentration and focus - allowing us to experience a deeper sense of inner peace when meditating and to develop a more spacious, relaxed mind during our daily life

Gen Kelsang Rigpa is the Western USA National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at KMC Los Angeles

Removing Our Obstacles with Wisdom

30th May - 5th June 2024
International Post-Spring Festival Retreat


Following on from Gen-la Kelsang Jampa's teachings on the Wisdom Protector at the International Spring Festival at Manjushri KMC.

An opportunity at Tara IKRC to take the teachings deep into our heart and engage in retreat on our Dharma Protector - helping us maintain our spiritual practice and remove obstacles in our life

Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June 2024 A special way of relying upon our Spiritual Guide

Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat with Gen la Kelsang Khyenrab

Draw close to the Spiritual Guide and accumulate merit on this special weekend retreat

Weekend Retreat with Gen Kelsang Dema

Relax, Rest and Refresh

28th June - 4th July 2024

In this unique event, Gen Kelsang Dema will explore how we can identify the real causes of our problems and how by using simple, but profound meditation techniques, we can regain control over our life and experience the happiness that in our hearts we all long for.

Week Long retreat with Gen Kelsang Losel

Transform Your Life

12th - 18th July 2024

The teachings are based on"Advice From Atisha's Heart".Venerable Atisha gives us advice from his heart on how to follow a way of life that is both joyful and meaningful. If we try our best to put these special instructions into practice in our busy life we shall develop a pure and happy mind and inspire others to follow our example. This precious text is found within the booklet"The Kadampa Way of Life"which is for sale in the shop.

One Day Retreat with Gen Kelsang Dema

Controlling Our Emotions

20th July 10-11:15am | 12noon-1:15pm |4:00-5.15pm 

At times, those we love the most can be the ones with whom we have the most problems and who create the greatest tensions. On this day retreat, we will learn practical methods to keep our mind calm and our heart open with everyone, regardless of what they say or do.

Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU for East Asia and the Resident Teacher of KMC Hong Kong and KMC Taiwan.

The Heart Sutra - a Method for Overcoming All Obstacles

11th - 17th August 2024
International Post-Summer Festival Retreat


Take the teachings of the NKT International Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC into our heart at Tara IKRC and deepen our experience of preventing obstacles in daily life through this powerful method taught by Buddha Shakyamuni himself on Massed Vultures mountain in India.

Weekend Retreat with Gen Kelsang Dema

Relax and Just Let Go!

23rd - 26th August

Enjoy a quiet and peaceful weekend of guided meditations and teachings on developing inner peace and contentment. A wonderful opportunity to feel refreshed and develop a calm, spacious mind.

One Day Retreat with Maria Healey

Attaining Fearlessness

31st August 10-11:15am | 12noon-1:15pm |4:00-5.15pm 

A brief introduction to the traditional Kadampa Buddhist practice of ‘Liberation from Sorrow’, a series of chanted prayers offered to the twenty-one Taras. Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Everybody welcome!

Gen Kelsang Ananda, NKT National Spiritual Director for Germany and Resident Teacher for Tharpaland KMC.

Attaining Inner Pure Dakini Land

8th - 3th November 2024
International Post-Fall Festival Retreat

Why not bathe in an ocean of blessings enjoying Tara International Retreat Centre's special retreat conditions? This is the perfect way to strengthen your meditations on the completion stage of Venerable Vajrayogini.