Friday 19th April - Weds 24th April

For a fruitful spiritual practice, we need inspiration and wisdom. During this rare and precious event, we will receive from Gen la Kelsang Khyenrab the blessing empowerment of Buddha White Tara, compassionate mother of all living beings. Gen-la will guide us in a magnificent traditional meditation, teaching us how to cultivate a deep bond of trust with Tara and grow the seven wisdoms needed to achieve the supreme goal of human life, full enlightenment. By maintaining this continuous connection with Buddha Tara, our wisdom, good fortune and life span will naturally increase day by day.

We need a long life to complete our spiritual practice, wisdom to free ourselves and others from daily pain and problems, and good fortune or positive energy to achieve a long-lasting experience of inner peace and happiness.

A retired General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and National Spiritual Director of Canada, Gen-la Khyenrab is also the Resident Teacher at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre. Gen-la is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world as a sincere practitioner and powerful teacher.

Following from Gen-la Khyenrabs granting of Empowerment and commentary to the practice of White Tara, there will be a chance for 3 days of guided retreat to take the practice of White Tara deep into our heart, reflect on the teachings given and become familiar with this special practice

We offer comfortable, clean accommodation with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere to help you gain the best experience of this special weekend retreat. 

Along with 38 acres of woodland and parkland as well as our Tharpa bookstore and gift shop and World Peace Cafe - Tara IKRC is the perfect place to engage in meaningful retreat and relax