{"product_id":"the-power-of-meditation-sunday-23rd-august-10am-1pm","title":"The Power of Meditation | Sunday 23rd August | 10am-1pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHalf-Day Retreat\u003cbr\u003ewith Donna Cooper\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:77b8e82b-b2a3-4b71-9297-87080fd179ac-86\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-38\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:77b8e82b-b2a3-4b71-9297-87080fd179ac-86\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"a66d9133-1628-4918-84fa-2bee32793f85\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"60\"\u003eTake time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the extraordinary opportunity of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"29\"\u003eDiscover how to create a peaceful mind and a happier life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eIn this course, you will learn the essential principles and practices of meditation as taught in the Kadampa Tradition by Venerable \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Meditation is a simple yet powerful method to calm the mind, reduce stress, and develop positive states such as clarity, compassion, and inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eRather than trying to control external circumstances, we learn how to work with our own mind—the real source of both our happiness and our problems. Through regular practice, we can let go of distractions and negativity, and gradually experience a deeper, more stable peace from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eWith clear guidance and practical meditations, this course is suitable for everyone, whether new to meditation or looking to deepen their experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eCome and discover the transformative power of meditation for yourself.\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\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTimetable:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10:00-11:00am Short teaching and meditation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11:00-12:00pm Break (visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/pages\/world-peace-cafe\" title=\"World peace Cafe Tara IKRC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorld Peace Caf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/pages\/world-peace-cafe\" title=\"World peace Cafe Tara IKRC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/pages\/tharp-shop-and-gift-shop\" title=\"Tara Bookstore and Gift Shop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTharpa Bookstore and Gift Shop\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12:00-1:00pm Short teaching and meditation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOptional Lunch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOptional lunch on Saturday after the course: £7.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"In-person \/ Member \/ Vegetarian","offer_id":55575885054337,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Member \/ Vegan","offer_id":55575885087105,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Member \/ No","offer_id":55575885119873,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member \/ Vegetarian","offer_id":55575885152641,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member \/ Vegan","offer_id":55575885185409,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member \/ No","offer_id":55575885218177,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Online \/ Member \/ Vegetarian","offer_id":55575885250945,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Online \/ Member \/ Vegan","offer_id":55575885283713,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Online \/ Member \/ No","offer_id":55575885316481,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Online \/ Non-member \/ Vegetarian","offer_id":55575885349249,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Online \/ Non-member \/ Vegan","offer_id":55575885382017,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Online \/ Non-member \/ No","offer_id":55575885414785,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_27_2026_05_42_10_PM.png?v=1777308152","url":"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/products\/the-power-of-meditation-sunday-23rd-august-10am-1pm","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}