NEW!!! Starting 14th January 2025

The Complete Meditation Toolkit - the A to Z of Meditation

Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm

With Internationally renowned meditation Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, English Buddhist monk with a wealth of experience in all types of Kadampa Buddhist meditation over 40 years.

The Complete Meditation Toolkit course comprises four series of classes which are a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourself and others happy by developing inner peace, and in this way making our lives more meaningful.
Gen-la Khyenrab will skillfully guide each informal session with short talks, meditations and time for questions; we will be following The New Meditation Handbook by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche available in the Tara IKRC shop.

In the preface to this manual Geshe Kelsang says: "If you read this book with a good motivation free from negative views, I guarantee that you will receive great benefit for your daily happiness".

Everybody is welcome to join these classes for just one, two or the entire series.

The Complete Meditation Toolkit - Part 1: The Basics

Understanding the Source of All Problems - mistaken appearances

Tuesday 14th January 7:30-9:00pm
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
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Getting Started in Meditation Practice- the essentials

Tuesday 21st January 7:30-9:00pm
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
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The Many Benefits of Meditation- finding our calm and peaceful mind

Tuesday 28th January 7:30-9:00pm
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
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The Back Story- essential information for an effective meditation practice

Tuesday 4th February 7:30-9:00pm
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
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How to Meditate like a Pro- the five keys to successful meditation practice

Tuesday 11th February 7:30-9:00pm
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
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The Complete Meditation Toolkit - Part 2: Making Progress

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Essential Preparations for Successful Meditation (1) - things to do before each meditation | Tue 25th Feb 7:30-9:00pm
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Essential Preparations for Successful Meditation (2) - more things to do before each meditation | Tue 4th Mar 7:30-9:00pm
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A Special Breathing Meditation - taken from the Buddhist Tantras | Tue 11th Mar 7:30-9:00pm
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Three Types of Being - which one are you? | Tue 18th Mar 7:30-9:00pm
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The Complete Meditation Toolkit - Part 3: Authentic Meditation

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Appreciating Our Life's Unique Opportunity - a special understanding of who we are | Tue 1st Apr 7:30-9:00pm
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All Things Must Pass - enjoy life by living with change | Tue 8th Apr 7:30-9:00pm
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Why fear the worst? - because it's useful in directing our mind | Tue 22nd Apr 7:30-9:00pm
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Shelter from the Storm of Life - getting real protection when we need it | Tue 6th May 7:30-9:00pm
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What Goes Around Comes Around - living in harmony with actions and their effects | Tue 13th May 7:30-9:00pm
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Our Real Situation - our life in context and a new motivation | Tue 20th May 7:30-9:00pm
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The Complete Meditation Toolkit - Part 4: How to be Happy All the Time!

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Levelling the Ground - developing a balanced mind | Tue 10th Jun 7:30-9:00pm
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Who are all these people? - recognizing our mothers | Tue 17th Jun 7:30-9:00pm
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The Kindness of Living Beings - learning true loving-kindness | Tue 24th Jun 7:30-9:00pm
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Equalizing Self and Others - the reality of equality | Tue 1st Jul 7:30-9:00pm
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Identifying Selfishness and it's Downsides - only problems come from this attitude | Tue 8th Jul 7:30-9:00pm
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Learning how to love deeply - only benefits come from this attitude | Tue 15th Jul 7:30-9:00pm
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Venue & Parking

These classes are taking place at:

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

Free parking and disabled parking available on site.

Schedule

7:00pm Doors open

7:30-9:00pm Teaching & guided meditations

9:00pm Complimentary refreshments in the Lounge

The Teacher

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is the Resident Teacher of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre (IKRC). He is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, he has trained closely with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than forty years. His humility and pure example reflect his many years of reliance on his Spiritual Guide.

An internationally renowned Teacher, he is greatly admired as a sincere practitioner and a powerful Teacher. He is also well-known for his wisdom and deep understanding of Buddha's teachings, and for his pure example of compassion and loving-kindness.

Fees & Booking

Regular: £7 / 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 class 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.

Meditation Room 1

The Lounge