Gen Kelsang Losel has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 30 years and is a highly experienced and well-respected Teacher. She has a wealth of teaching experience both in the UK and the USA. Her teachings are clear, lighthearted, and insightful, demonstrating a practical approach to all aspects of the Buddhist spiritual path. She is also one of our Foundation Programme Teachers at Tara IKRC and the Teacher of our Derby City branch.

Gen Kelsang Dema has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 20 years. Her wisdom, skill and faith in Buddha's teachings, come through in her illuminating teaching style. She guides people with compassion and insight and shows clearly what to practise and what to abandon in order to find true happiness. She is also the Admin Director of Kadampa Meditation Centre Nottingham and the Teacher of our Lichfield branch.

Kelsang Pagma is a student on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC and has been ordained as a Kadampa Buddhist nun for many years. With a kind and compassionate heart and a wealth of experience, she shares the teachings with joy and clarity, helping people understand how to apply Buddha’s wisdom practically in daily life. She is also one of our Foundation Programme Teachers at Tara IKRC and the Teacher of the Newcastle-under-Lyme branch.

Kelsang Tharlam is an experienced Teacher and a student on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC. She is known for her clear and easily understandable teachings, often using simple and practical examples. She teaches with joy and humour, making the Dharma relevant and easy to apply in daily life. She is also the Teacher of our Belper branch.

Kelsang Naljor studies on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC and has been ordained as a Kadampa Buddhist nun for many years. A sincere and devoted practitioner, she is known for her warm and compassionate heart. Her teachings are gentle, uplifting, and inspiring. She is the regular Teacher of the Sunday morning Prayers for World Peace at Tara IKRC.

Mark is a student on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC and has engaged in many meditation retreats and events throughout the UK and internationally. His teachings are engaging, clear, and infused with sharp wisdom, inspiring people to put Buddha's teachings into practice. He is also the Teacher of our Uttoxeter branch.

Ling is a student on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC. With many years of experience in practicing Buddha’s teachings, she is admired for the clarity and approachability of her teachings. She is guiding people on what to practice and what to avoid, helping them progress steadily on their spiritual path to pure happiness.

Rob is a student on the Foundation Programme at Tara IKRC. He is admired for the clarity of his teachings and for his example as a modern Kadampa Buddhist, showing how to integrate Buddha’s wisdom into everyday life. His guidance inspires others to apply the teachings in practical ways. He is also the Teacher of our Ashbourne branch.

Joel is a student on the Teacher Training Programme and the Grounds Manager at Tara IKRC. He is known for his sincerity, pure heart, and enthusiastic dedication. He helps others address their daily challenges through understanding and applying Buddha’s teachings. He is also the Teacher of our Stafford branch.

Donna is a student on the Foundation Programme and the Shop Manager at Tara IKRC. She is known for the clarity of her teachings and her gentle, skilful and compassionate approach. With a wealth of experience in meditation and practice, she is the regular Teacher for the Wednesday morning General Programme class.

Maria is the Education Programme Coordinator at Tara IKRC and a student on the Teacher Training Programme. She is known for her pure and encouraging teachings and her compassionate heart. She dedicates herself to helping others develop inner peace and real happiness by making Buddha’s teachings accessible to everyone.

Donna is a student on the Teacher Training Programme as well as the receptionist at Tara IKRC. She is known for her warmth and kindness, as well as her clear and practical teachings. She presents Buddha’s teachings in a way that touches the hearts of listeners, helping them gently integrate wisdom into their busy modern lives.

Meke is a student on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC and a dedicated volunteer in our community. She is known for her calm presence, her wisdom and her kind heart. Her teachings are practical, and accessible, showing others how to apply Buddha’s wisdom in their everyday lives.

Cheryl is a student on the Foundation Programme at Tara IKRC and a dedicated volunteer in our community. She cherishes others and loves helping them develop inner peace and overcome suffering through meditation and Buddha's teachings. Her guidance is warm, encouraging, and practical.

Bodhi is a student on the Teacher Training Programme and serves as the World Peace Café Manager at Tara IKRC. He is known for his calm presence, humility, and wise insight. A sincere practitioner, his teachings come from the heart and are relatable, practical, and easy for everyone to apply in daily life.

Gabrielle is a student on the Teacher Training Programme and serves as Assistant Education Programme Coordinator at Tara IKRC. Her teachings are relatable and light, often incorporating a touch of humour, making Buddha’s wisdom accessible and enjoyable in daily life.

Graham is a student on the Foundation Programme and a dedicated member of our community at Tara IKRC. Known for his sincerity and enthusiasm, he shares Buddha’s teachings in an authentic and relatable way. He inspires others to transform their mind without needing to change their daily external circumstances, such as work or family life.

Howard is a student on the Foundation Programme and a regular volunteer at Tara IKRC. He demonstrates how to practise Buddha’s teachings and integrate them into daily life, including work, family life, and community life. Known for his kindness and wish to help others, his teachings are joyful and uplifting.

Nathalie is a student on the Teacher Training Programme and a dedicated manager at Tara IKRC. She works tirelessly to make Buddha's teachings and the Centre accessible to everyone and cherishes others with a pure heart. Her teachings are warm and practical, and inspire people to bring wisdom and compassion into their daily life.

Edward is a student on the Foundation Programme at Tara IKRC and is known for his gentle, compassionate, and encouraging teaching style. Drawing on his own experience of practising Buddha's teachings, he shares them in a simple yet genuinely profound way, helping others transform their minds and find greater inner peace.