{"product_id":"christmas-retreat-2026","title":"Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Life, Peaceful World | Thur 24 Dec - Sun 27 Dec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay passes are available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep mid-winter resting and refreshing retreat for the Christmas season to relax and enjoy like-minded company. There will be instruction in basic meditation and simple yet profound teachings on how to transform our mind so we can learn to be relaxed and happy all the time regardless of our circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source of real happiness is in our own mind. Hence there will be many opportunities to rest, reflect and enjoy ourselves so we can recharge our batteries and be strong and happy for the new year with a new resilience in our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. No previous meditation experience is necessary. Everybody is welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTeacher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a retired General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, National Spiritual Director of Canada, and the Resident Teacher at Tara IKRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world as a sincere practitioner and powerful teacher. Following his Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, for over 40 years he has a wealth of experience to share with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimetable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 24 December\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:30\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e8:30pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduction with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 25 December\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 – 10:30am: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:30am – 1:00pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalk \u0026amp; Meditation with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4:00 – 5:30pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalk \u0026amp; Meditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:30pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eOffering to the Spiritual Guide prayers with food offerings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 26 December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 – 10:30am: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:30am – 1:00pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalk \u0026amp; Meditation with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4:00 – 5:30pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalk \u0026amp; Meditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:30pm: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrayers to the Wisdom Dharma Protector with food offerings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 27 December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 – 10:30am: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:30am – 1:00pm: \u003c\/strong\u003eTalk \u0026amp; Meditation with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see booking options below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see booking options below. For more information and inquiries, please email \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ebookings@tarakmc.org\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"In Person \/ Member \/ Whole event","offer_id":55857319969153,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In Person \/ Member \/ One day pass","offer_id":55857320001921,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In Person \/ Non-member \/ Whole event","offer_id":55857320034689,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In Person \/ Non-member \/ One day pass","offer_id":55857320067457,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/TaraIKRCbranding-squareimagesforwebsite_13_8000f579-8165-4c5a-a107-642f73db5e0f.jpg?v=1783248129","url":"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/products\/christmas-retreat-2026","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}