Our Founder

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Granting of the Mahayana Refuge Vow and retreat on Refuge with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Supreme Inner Protection

29th March - 4th April 2024

By sincerely going for refuge to the Three Precious Jewels - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - we come under the protecting umbrella of Buddhism. We receive profound, powerful blessings which endow us with inner protection.

The course begins with a special introduction on Friday evening on what refuge actually means with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, who will grant the Mahayana Refuge Vow on Saturday morning.

Everybody is welcome!

This week!

Seeing Through the Illusion - day course

Saturday 16th March 10:00am-5:15pm

Uncover Buddha's most profound teachings, masterfully illuminated by special guest teacher, Gen Kelsang Chokyong, Resident Teacher of Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Northwich.

Are things as solid and real as they seem? Emptiness is the way things really are, as opposed to the way that they appear.

Pasta and Peace!

Friday 15th March 2024

An evening of peaceful guided meditation followed by a sumptuous Italian pasta meal. A meaningful night out to relax at the end of the week

Getaway Weekend Retreat

May 3rd - 6th

Relax and enjoy a peaceful weekend retreat, learning to develop peaceful states of mind through guided meditation

March -September 2024

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From one day retreats to six week retreats
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Free Events

Chanted Prayers

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Special opportunities to gather together and develop powerful positive intentions

Lunchtime Meditation

Mon - Fri 12.30pm || 20mins
Simple guided meditation to bring some inner peace and become familiar with the basics of developing our own meditation practice

Prayers for World Peace

Saturdays & Sundays at 2pm || 60 mins
An opportunity to join together in guided prayers, developing compassion and dedicating our prayers towards World Peace

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I don't know if I can express with words everything I've lived in this wonderful place! I think as much as I try, I can't because it was just magical! The beauty of the place, the peace that the place brought me, the meditations, the people who lived there or just volunteered, everything was just perfect, everything was as it should have been. I just have to thank everything I've experienced and I highly recommend it! I will definitely be back too!
— Joseli
An oasis of calm and tranquility where you can learn and practice meditation. Everyone there is so laid back and friendly. The grounds are extensive and well maintained if you just want to wander around and enjoy the peaceful vibe of the place. Excellent cafe and gift shop too.
— Tim M
A beautiful centre with a lovely cafe, grounds and excellent meditation classes. The meditation hall is very peaceful and the teachers are wonderful. A very special place. I would highly recommend a visit.
— Catherine T
A beautiful spot to relax and refocus the mind. The grounds surrounding the building are beautiful and plentiful. The staff are super helpful, and very welcoming. It was my first visit recently, but fully intend to return again soon.
— Frankie's Aquatics
Loved it. Beautiful gardens and lovely teachings by the lovely Buddhists The cafe was great and food was healthy and tasty . Will be visiting again
— Wendi M
I have just returned from the weekend retreat and have to say I had the most wonderful time! I had never been anywhere like this before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Wow, it is such a beautiful place with beautiful people. The classes and meditations are very clear and eye opening. I will now be using these in my daily life and want to learn a lot more. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a life-changing weekend.
— Gemma H
What can I say about the most beautiful place I have ever been fortunate to have been a part of. The community, the grounds, the food, the love, the tranquility, second to none. If you can, you should. What a place.
— Greg H
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Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre

Tara IKRC

Ashe Hall
Ash Lane
Etwall
Derby
DE65 6HT

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Please be aware there will be no classes Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd March - Cafe, Shop and Grounds will be still be open as usual