One-Day Retreats 10am-5.15pm

One-Day Retreats 10:00am - 5:15pm

18th May ~Like a Cloudless Sky: with Kelsang Pador

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. See below for booking.

20th July ~ Controlling our Emotions: with Gen Kelsang Dema

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. See below for booking.

31st August ~ Attaining Fearlessness: with Maria Healey

A brief introduction to the traditional 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. See below for booking.

Everybody is welcome!

Venue & Parking

These courses are taking place at:

Tara IKRC, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall DE65 6HT

Free parking and disabled parking available on site.

Schedule

9:00 am Doors open

10:00-11:15 am Session 1: Teaching and meditation

11:15-12:noon Break-Refreshments in the Lounge

12:noon-1:15 pm Session 2: Teaching and meditation

1:15 pm optional lunch in the Dining Room

4:00-5:15 pm Session 3: Teaching, meditation and Q&A

Fee & Booking

Regular: £25 / person
Members: no charge (click here for more info about the monthly membership)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your waiting time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event. Please arrive 15 minutes before course starts.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Terms & Conditions

Please click here to familiarise yourself with our terms and conditions, and refund policy before booking your ticket.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: info@tarakmc.org or call us on 01283 732338 during Reception opening hours.