{"product_id":"the-secret-to-lasting-happiness-18-20-sep","title":"The Secret to Lasting Happiness 18 - 20 Sep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate: 18 - 20 September 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher: Kelsang Sama\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the real secret to lasting happiness? According to Buddha's teachings, true happiness arises not from always trying to satisfy our own wishes, but from developing a warm and compassionate heart that cherishes others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special meditation practice of \u003cem\u003eexchanging self with others\u003c\/em\u003e was once regarded as a \"holy secret\" and has been passed down through an unbroken lineage of Kadampa masters, from the great Buddhist teacher \u003cspan\u003eShantideva\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan\u003eGeshe Kelsang Gyatso\u003c\/span\u003e. Through their great kindness, these precious instructions are available for us to practise today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this weekend retreat, we will learn how to gradually reduce self-centred attitudes and develop genuine love and compassion for others. As we learn to cherish others more deeply, we naturally experience greater inner peace, happiness, and fulfilment in our daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese practical and transformative meditations help us change the way we relate to ourselves and others. Through sincere practice, we can begin to develop the compassionate mind of a Bodhisattva, a person whose greatest wish is to benefit others and who is progressing towards the lasting happiness of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis retreat offers a precious opportunity to step back from the busyness of everyday life, enjoy guided meditations and teachings, and deepen our experience of these inspiring methods for finding lasting happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone is warmly welcome, whether you are new to meditation or have been practising for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimetable:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 18th September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7:30 – 9:00pm: Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 19th September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00 – 10:30am: Session 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e11:45am – 1:00pm: Session 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4:30 – 5:45pm: Session 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7:30 – 8:30pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog offerings Puja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 20th September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00 – 10:30am: Session 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11:45am – 1:00pm: Session 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"In person \/ Member \/ Whole Event","offer_id":55832416584065,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In person \/ Member \/ Saturday","offer_id":55832416616833,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In person \/ Non-Member \/ Whole Event","offer_id":55832416649601,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In person \/ Non-Member \/ Saturday","offer_id":55832416682369,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/CopyofCopyofTaraIKRCsquareimages_23.jpg?v=1782224100","url":"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/products\/the-secret-to-lasting-happiness-18-20-sep","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}