Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre

16/11/2025

𝐀 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 - Enjoy some peaceful and meaningful time out at Tara IKRC - Listen to profound Buddhist teachings, enjoy time in the Tharpa Bookstore, Gift shop and World Peace Cafe and walk around our 38 acres of serene parkland.

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd November 2025
We are alive; therefore, we will die.

This is the simplest, most obvious truth of our existence, yet very few of us have really come to terms with this fact. This inspiring course, based on the book of the same name by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, will help us to make the most of our human life, to prepare for death and to help others who are dying.

During this weekend course find out how through developing an awareness of our own mortality we will totally enrich and transform our life.

There is nothing more precious than our human life. Having been born as human beings we have immense freedom to accomplish anything we want. With so much freedom, we need to ask ourself: What is the most meaningful way to use my life? What will make me truly happy? What will benefit others the most? And when this life is over, what will help me then?

Booking & More Info: https://taraikrc.org/products/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully-fri-21st-sun-23rd-nov

08/11/2025

Last weekend, we had the UK Dharma Celebration 2025. ✨

Held at the beautiful new Meditation Hall at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, it brought together our beloved Kadampa family from every corner of the UK, all united in faith, harmony and a shared wish for peace and Dharma to flourish. 🌸

The Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani, granted by our National Spiritual Director, Kadam Bridget Heyes, was a magical experience. 💙 Through her clear and gentle guidance, we were able to connect with the inspiring qualities of Buddha Vajrapani — developing a genuine feeling of inner strength and confidence to overcome our obstacles and progress on the spiritual path. ✨

The teachings highlighted the way to develop real, authentic self-confidence — not through pride or external achievements, but by cultivating genuine compassion for others.

As the celebration is now over, many of us feel renewed — inspired to continue our practice with more confidence, energy, and joy. The weekend strengthened not only our faith in the teachings, but also our confidence in our own potential for spiritual power, wisdom and compassion. 🙏

01/11/2025

✨☸️United Kingdom Dharma Celebration 2025☸️✨
Having just received the Buddha Vajrapani Empowerment from our National Spiritual Director, Kadam Bridget Heyes, a beautiful rainbow appears above the Tara meditation hall.

29/10/2025

Tara Centre and grounds are closed Friday - Monday this weekend - For a special Buddhist event ☸️🙏 Thank you for your patience

27/10/2025

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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Summer Festival 2007, July 24🙏🙏🙏🙏Follow the New Kadampa TraditionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kadampaInstagram: http...

20/10/2025

🌈“All my appearances in dreams teach me
That all my appearances when awake do not exist;
Thus for me all my dream appearances
Are the supreme instructions of my Guru”. 🌈

18/10/2025

United Kingdom Dharma Celebration 🎉 at Tara Meditation Hall. A special event that fulfils our Spiritual Guides wishes 🙏💚

17/10/2025

⭐️There are some 𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓻𝓸𝓸𝓶𝓼 that have become available for UK Dharma Celebration!⭐️ Please head to our website to book!

17/10/2025

With only 2weeks to go are you booked and ready for UK Dharma Celebration? 🙂🙏💚