How to Come to Terms with Our Death and Enjoy a Meaningful Life with Gen Kelsang Chökyong

 

A special retreat discovering true happiness through realising impermanence

Friday 24th - 29th  April 2026
at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall DE65 6HT

Most of our human problems, our stress and anxiety, come from our denying the reality of our fragile and impermanent nature. Instead of acknowledging the truth of our temporary existence we cling to false notions of potential immortality and this only serves to makes us anxious. Consequently, in our state of nervousness, we hardly ever experience the deep happiness that we long for; what we need, therefore, is a total mental reset through practising the countless radical life hacks coming from Buddha’s heart.

On this special retreat we will learn how to align ourselves with our actual situation in life and break through to a rich and rewarding future filled with great meaning. Gen Kelsang Chökyong will guide us in meditations drawn from Buddha’s Lamrim teachings which enable us to discover our potential for infinite personal development.

Everybody is welcome, no previous experience required, suitable for everyone.

Gen Kelsang Chökyong has been the resident teacher at Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre since 2001. He is a highly respected teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition.

With many years of dedicated study and practice, Gen Kelsang Chokyong has earned recognition for his deep humility and humour and his ability to convey these teachings with clarity and compassion, making them practically applicable to modern lives. Over the years he has touched the hearts of thousands of people, inspiring them to integrate Buddha’s teachings into their modern daily lives. His teachings are characterized by their clarity, depth, and relevance to contemporary life.

Timetable

Friday 24th April
7:30-9:00pm Intro

Saturday 25th April
9:00-10:00am Meditation
11:30-1:00pm Teaching
4:30-5:30pm Meditation
7:30-9:00pm Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja

Sunday 26th - Tuesday 28th April
9:00-10:00am Meditation
11:30-1:00pm Teaching
4:30-5:30pm Meditation
7:30-9:00pm Teaching

Wednesday 29th April
9:00-10:00am Meditation
11:30-1:00pm Teaching
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Customer reviews
What a gorgeous and peaceful place - the new meditation room is cosy in all weathers and a lovely place to meditate and listen to profound wisdom teachings. The cafe is full of welcoming volunteers and has really tasty coffee!! The grounds are full of beautiful trees too - not to be missed. 💛
— Katy
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A wonderful place in a beautiful setting. Numerous sessions bookable. Absolutely recommend to any wanna-be Buddhist, actual Buddhist, or any human that wants to find calm and contentment.
— Steve Eames
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The Tara centre is an absolutely lovely place and a very special place for me and many other's... Fantastic location, beautiful grounds, great place to visit and stay too... Highly recommend the meditation and classes, great teachers and lovely friendly people, in centre and café... This place is truly a special gem, enjoy! 😊❤️👍
— Phantom Rambles

Accommodation

Dorms, Singles and En-suites

Healthy meals

Tharpa Bookstore and Gift Shop

World Peace Cafe

Tara Meditation Hall

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