Away retreat to Tara Kadampa Retreat Centre
Away retreat to Tara Kadampa Retreat Centre
Briefly human: Find your purpose | Away retreat to Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre | Guided by Resident Teacher, Kelsang Sama | Friday 17th – 19th April
Step away from the busyness of daily life and join us on this deeply peaceful weekend retreat in the beautiful setting of Tara IKRC, nestled in the tranquil countryside of Derbyshire.
Enjoy a journey of self-discovery and through Buddha’s timeless wisdom find the real meaning of your human life. With an understanding of the essence of being human, learn to use your life to free your mind from mistaken conceptions that cause us to experience an endless stream of problems, worries, anxieties and limitations. Through spiritual practice we can learn to move from a state of negativity and disconnectedness to one of deep peace and pure happiness.
“The fact of the matter is that this world is not our home. We are travellers passing through” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
We have a variety of accomodation options to choose from. Prices include teachings, accomodation, food and parking for the whole weekend
Speaker
-
Kelsang SamaResident TeacherKelsang Sama is a meditation teacher and the Resident Teacher at KMC Manchester.
She has deep experience of and insight into Buddha’s teachings. She is known for her great kindness, sense of humour and special skills in giving practical instructions that show us how to cultivate inner peace and make our lives deeply meaningful.
-
What is a meditation retreat?
A retreat is an activity that allows the practitioners to step away from the busyness of daily life and focus on a specific practice of meditation. The function of meditation is to make the mind peaceful and calm. Whenever we meditate, we are performing a mental action that will cause us to experience inner peace in the future.
-
Who can attend?
Anyone can attend, meditation can be beneficial for everyone as it is a mental activity that focuses on creating more positivity in the mind.
-
What are the benefits of meditation?
Some of the benefits of meditation are: Reduce Stress - Experience a calm mind & reduce mental tension and anxiety Find Inner Peace - Improve your sense of well-being & experience real happiness Benefit Others - Develop a positive outlook and caring attitude to others.
Becoming a supporting member is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, workshops and retreats. Your membership is also a wonderful way to support the Centre’s activities throughout the year. As a registered charity and non-profit organization, all of our activities are dedicated to world peace and all profits go towards the International Temples Project Fund.