{"product_id":"modern-day-bodhisattvas","title":"Modern Day Bodhisattvas | Thu 3 June - Wed 9 June","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Spring Festival Retreat 2027 with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay passes are available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"gmail_signature\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the International Spring Festival 2027, this special retreat offers a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebodhichitta, the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Spring Festival, we will receive teachings on generating bodhichitta in accordance with the special instructions given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in his commentary to Je Tsongkhapa's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Principal Aspects of the Path to Enlightenment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented in his book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/the-mirror-of-dharma-with-additions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mirror of Dharma with Additions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these profound teachings, we can learn how to transform our ordinary attitudes into a compassionate and courageous mind that wishes to bring lasting happiness and freedom from suffering to all living beings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis retreat provides the ideal conditions to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einwardly digest the Festival teachings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, taking time away from the distractions of daily life to contemplate their meaning and gain deeper familiarity with them through meditation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the guidance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we will have the opportunity to bring these precious instructions into our heart, strengthening our experience of love and compassion and gradually developing the extraordinary mind of bodhichitta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy combining contemplation and meditation in the peaceful surroundings of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, we can begin to transform the teachings we have received into personal experience, creating a strong foundation for our continued spiritual practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you attended the Spring Festival or wish to deepen your experience of these precious teachings, this retreat offers a wonderful opportunity to make meaningful progress on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has trained closely with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than forty years. His humility, sincerity and pure example reflect his many years of reliance upon his Spiritual Guide and his deep experience of Kadampa Buddhism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn internationally renowned Teacher, Gen-la Khyenrab is deeply respected throughout the Kadampa world for his profound understanding of Buddha's teachings, his powerful and inspiring teachings, and his sincere example as a dedicated practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough his clear and practical explanations, he helps students connect with the deeper meaning of Dharma and gain confidence in bringing Buddha's teachings into their daily lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see booking options below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any enquiries, please email\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebookings@tarakmc.org\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"Non-member \/ Whole Event","offer_id":56350498390401,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-member \/ One Day Pass","offer_id":56350498423169,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member \/ Whole Event","offer_id":56350498455937,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member \/ One Day Pass","offer_id":56350498488705,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/3-9_June.png?v=1792064578","url":"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/products\/modern-day-bodhisattvas","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}