Amitayus Retreat
21st - 23rd February 2025
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
This annual weekend retreat is an opportunity to focus on the meditation practice of Amitayus, the Buddha of Immeasurable Life, which is a special method for increasing our lifespan, wisdom and merit.
Beginners Retreat
Finding Peace
7th - 9th March 2025
In busy modern life it can seem that the sources of our frustration, disappointment and worry are endless. It can sometimes feel that no matter how hard we try cannot find the happiness that we in our heart of hearts yearn for.
On this retreat we will learn simple methods coming from ancient wisdom on how to develop a lasting inner peace.In this way we can eventually experience for ourself a deep happiness that remains unchanging no matter what our external circumstances.
Supreme Inner Protection
17th - 21st March 2025
Going for refuge is the first of the four great preliminary guides which lead us to the state of full enlightenment. Through training in sincerely going for refuge we enter the gateway to Buddhism; and training in the compassionate mind of bodhichitta we enter the gateway to the Mahayana – the main path to the state of enlightenment.
Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa with Vajrayana Mahamudra Retreat
Abiding in the Blessings of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka
March 21- March 26th 2025
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Before engaging in this special retreat we will receive the blessing empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa and instructions on how to engage in the meditation practice. These instructions are very blessed. Je Tsongkhapa himself received them direct from Manjushri and passed them to his close disciples from whom we have received them from our Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. We should rejoice in our unique good fortune.
Beginners retreat
Finding Stillness Within
11th - 13th April 2025
When faced with the pressures of daily life it can feel as if we are constantly being pulled in many directions and that we are rarely still.
On this retreat we can taste for ourself the stillness and joy that naturally come when we apply simple yet profound methods for developing our inner peace. We will also learn how we can carry this experience into our day to day so that we can maintain our inner stillness regardless of how busy our external circumstances may be.
special Purification retreat
Nyungnay Retreat
13th - 15th April 2025
with Gen Kelsang Losel
Nyungnay Fasting Retreat is one of our precious Kadampa Dharma Jewels, the second day is on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, April 15th.
Easter retreat with gen kelsang losel
World of Compassion and Loving Kindness
17th - 21st April 2025
with Gen Kelsang Losel
We all essentially have kind hearts and wish to benefit others - but often we lack the skill and wisdom to be able to do this effectively - and sometimes even with the best intention it can all go horribly wrong!
Eveyrone is welcome!
in-Depth Retreat
Developing Authentic Renunciation
Fri 25th - Wed 30th April 2025
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
On this special retreat through talks, discussions and meditations Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher of Tara IKRC, will open our minds to our infinite potential, encourage us to sincerely practise with delight and follow in the footsteps of all the Buddhas. In each session we will receive instruction on how to meditate and then be guided on a particular topic.
Everybody is welcome!
beginners retreat
Learn to Meditate
2nd - 5th May 2025
Everyone experiences difficulties in their life and situations they do not want and this can
result in a lot of frustration, anguish and stress. However, through developing a mind of patience acceptance we can maintain a peaceful and positive mind in the face of distressing circumstances.
On this day retreat we will use the power of contemplation and meditation to develop this beautiful mind of patience so that we can cope with all the challenges that arise in our life in a constructive and beneficial way that helps both ourself and others.
In-depth retreat
Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat
5th -9th May 2025
Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering retreat combines two of the four great preliminary guides that we need to practise if we want to gain Mahamudra realizations – the quick path to enlightenment.
We all wish for spiritual realizations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings. In the brief retreat we can enjoy these three activities. Everybody is welcome! If possible please bring your own mandala kit.
beginners day retreat
Happiness Toolkit
Saturday 17th May 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm
In this day retreat we will learn about these transformative ways of thinking and through contemplation and meditation on them equip ourselves for a happy and peaceful life that helps ourself and others.
With Gen Kelsang Rabten
Post-Spring Festival Retreat 2025
Thursday 29th May - Thursday 5th June 2025
By keeping Atisha's Advice in our heart we can maintain a peaceful happy mind, our human nature and good qualities will improve, we will be able to show a good example for the people of our troubled world and we will quickly attain full enlightenment.
As Venerable Geshe-la says, 'Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody's love and respect.'
in-depth retreat
Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat
16th - 20th June 2025
Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering retreat combines two of the four great preliminary guides that we need to practise if we want to gain Mahamudra realizations – the quick path to enlightenment.
We all wish for spiritual realizations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings. In the brief retreat we can enjoy these three activities. Everybody is welcome! If possible please bring your own mandala kit.
Retreat with gen kelsang losel
Lamrim Retreat - Week One
Fri 27th June - Thu 3rd July 2025
Transform your life with ‘Advice from Atisha’s Heart’
Atisha holds a special place in the hearts of all Kadampa Buddhists - it was Atisha’s special presentation of Buddha’s teachings that became known as ‘Lamrim’ - the stages of the path to enlightenment that we follow today. This much loved text - full of priceless nuggets of advice from Venerable Atisha- will bring great benefit to meditators both old and new!
Gen Losel will be drawing extensively on Geshela’s commentaries given at spring and summer festivals in 1994. Everyone is welcome!
Retreat with gen kelsang Dema
Lamrim Retreat - Week Two
Friday 11th - Thursday 17th July 2025
‘Lamrim’ is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings, where all the essential practices are arranged in a progression so that, through daily meditation, we can gradually increase the capacity of our mind. This retreat with guest teacher Gen Nyingpo from KMC Reading will help us gain familiarity with all the stages and set us up for a successful meditation practice throughout the year ahead.
Everyone is welcome!
With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Post-Summer Festival Retreat 2025
Sunday 10th - Saturday 16th August 2025
By keeping Atisha's Advice in our heart we can maintain a peaceful happy mind, our human nature and good qualities will improve, we will be able to show a good example for the people of our troubled world and we will quickly attain full enlightenment.
As Venerable Geshe-la says, 'Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody's love and respect.'
beginners retreat
Free your mind
22nd - 25th August 2025
Free your mind from all your burdens, and let go of your stress, anxiety and frustration.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful, tranquil environment of Tara IKRC and enjoy being guided into an experience of real inner peace and contentment, through meditation.
Our potential for peace and happiness is limitless and we can unlock this through following Buddha’s teachings on wisdom and compassion enabling us to become a happy, relaxed and peaceful person who brings great benefit to others.