Nyungnay Retreat | Mon 13th - Wed 15th April 2026

Nyungnay Retreat

Mon 13th - Wed 15th April 2026
In-Depth Retreat with Gen Kelsang Losel

Nyungnay is one of our most precious Kadampa Dharma jewels and, as a centre practice, it comes around just once a year – on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day.

We can spend two days with thousand-armed, eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara – ‘Mahakaruna’ – the nature of our Guru’s great compassion, making exquisite offerings, praises and prostrations. We thereby accumulate huge merit, purify vast negativity for ourself and others and receive the most powerful blessing to propel ourself swiftly along our path to enlightenment.

Wrapped within the practice of Mahayana Precepts, this retreat involves fasting and making three sessions of prostrations, with the sadhana, Drop of Essential Nectar, over two days. Usually the second day is accompanied by a full fast, meaning no liquids as well as no food. Although strongly recommended, this is not compulsory.

Timetable

Monday 13th April
2.00 - 6.00pm Registration
6.00pm Supper in the Dining Room
7.30 - 9.00pm Introduction

Tuesday 14th April
6.30 - 7.15am Mahayana Precepts
7.15 - 8.30am Session 1
10.00 - 11.15am Session 2
12.30pm Precepts Lunch in the Dining Room
2.00pm Heart Jewel Puja
4.00 - 5.30pm Session 3

Wednesday 15th April (Buddha's Enlightenment Day)
6.30 - 7.15am Mahayana Precepts
7.15 - 8.30am Session 1
10.00 - 11.15am Session 2
12.30pm Precepts Lunch (if applicable)
2.00pm Heart Jewel Puja
4.00 - 5.30pm Session 3
7.30pm Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja

Accommodation

Accommodation options include twin rooms with en-suite, single rooms with en-suite, single room with kitchenette and bathroom, single rooms with toilet, single rooms and dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels are provided in all rooms. Tea making facilities and guests toiletries are provided in all single and twin rooms. Please email info@tarakmc.org for booking options

Meals
Please select meals separately from the drop down options. We can cater for vegetarian and vegan meals only. The meal option includes three meals a day, starting with supper on the first evening and finishing with lunch on the last day.

One Day Pass
Available for those who are unable to book for the entire event.
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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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