Refuge Retreat | Mon 9th - Fri 13th March 2026
£45.00
Part of the NKT-IKBU
Grounds open all year round - dawn until dusk
This retreat provides a special opportunity to explore and deepen our mind of refuge, which is our actual protection from pain and problems.
Our actual refuge is the medicine of Buddha’s teachings, which prevents the sufferings of our body and mind. Buddha is the doctor who provides us with this medicine and encourages us to take it, and the Sangha are our pure spiritual friends who assist us in our practice. These are the three jewels of refuge, to which we turn for both temporary and ultimate protection.
Through practicing refuge, we gain confidence and strength to make authentic spiritual progress. Through this we build stable peace, joy and freedom within our own heart that we can then share with others.
Timetable
Monday 29th September
10:00-11:30am Session 1
4:30-6:00pm Session 2
7:30-9:00pm Session 3
Tuesday 30th September
7:00-8:30am Session 4
10:00-11:30am Session 5
4:30-6:00pm Session 6
7:30-9:00pm Session 7
Wednesday 1st October
7:00-8:30am Session 8
10:00-11:30am Session 9
4:30-6:00pm Session 10
7:30-9:00pm Session 11
Thursday 2nd October
7:00-8:30am Session 12
10:00-11:30am Session 13
4:30-6:00pm Session 14
7:30-9:00pm Session 15
Friday 3rd October
7:00-8:30am Session 16
10:00-11:30am Session 17
4:30-6:00pm Session 18 (final session)
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.
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.
Ashe Hall
Ash Lane
Etwall
Derby
DE65 6HT
Registered Charity No. 517949
Reception opening times
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
For enquiries
email: info@tarakmc.org
call: 01283 732338