{"product_id":"the-secret-to-lasting-happiness","title":"The Secret to Lasting Happiness | Fri 18 Sept - Sun 20 Sept","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeekend Retreat with Kelsang Sama\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay passes are available.\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 \u003ci\u003eExchanging Self with Others\u003c\/i\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 Shantideva to Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTeacher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelsang Sama\u003c\/b\u003e is a Teacher at Tara IKRC and is currently studying on the Teacher Training Programme with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. She is known for her warm heart, gentle humour, and clear, practical way of explaining even the most profound teachings — making it easy to bring Buddha’s wisdom into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimetable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFriday 18 September\u003cbr\u003e7:30 – 9:00pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday 19 September\u003cbr\u003e9:00 – 10:30am: \u003c\/b\u003eSession 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e11:45am – 1:00pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Session 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4:30 – 5:45pm: \u003c\/b\u003eSession 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7:30 – 8:30pm: \u003c\/b\u003eWishfulfilling Jewel prayers with tsog (Optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday 20 September\u003cbr\u003e9:00 – 10:30am: \u003c\/b\u003eSession 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e11:45am – 1:00pm: \u003c\/b\u003eSession 5\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\u003eIf you require accommodation, please email \u003cb\u003ebookings@tarakmc.org\u003c\/b\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","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}