Retreats
Retreats are a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in meditation. Most of our retreats are guided, and involve some chanted meditation as well as silent meditation. Please contact us if you would like more details.
Retreats
Centre Retreats
2010 Dates
Finding Peace - Retreat Day, based on the CD Mediations for Relaxation Sat 10 July
Lamrim Retreat Mon 16 - Sun 22 August
Tara Chanting (24 hour) Fri 27 - Sat 28 August
Vajrasattva Retreat Sun 21 - Sat 27 November
Weekend Retreat in Derby, Tara Buddhist Centre, Derbyshire Fri 10- Sun 12 December
Vajrasattva Purification Retreat Nov 2010
| Date | Sunday 21 - Saturday 27 November |
| Time | For all days:
7:30am-9:00am Session 1 10:30am-12:00pm Session 2 12:15pm-1:00pm Heart Jewel Prayers 4:30pm-5:30pm Session 3 7:30-9pm Session 4. |
| Venue | Dorjechang Centre 62 Graham Rd, London SW19 3SS |
| Course/Class Description |  A week of engaging in a special practice to purify our negative karma by relying upon Buddha Vajrasattva.
Buddha Vajrasattva is the Buddha of Purification, by engaging in the Sadhana (prayer booklet) of Buddha Vajrasattva and reciting his mantra we can purify our negative karma. By purifying our mind, gradually we purify our world. You can come along to part of the retreat if you can’t make the whole thing. |
| Fee |
There is no charge for the retreat sessions but donations are welcome.
It is also possible to stay for a vegetarian lunch at 1pm. If you would like to stay for lunch please book a day in advance, the cost for lunch is £2. |
| Booking Information | Contact the Centre (for lunch booking) |
Weekend Retreat in Derby
| Date | Friday 10 - Sunday 12 December |
| Time | All day |
| Venue | Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6HT |
| Course/Class Description |  Enjoy a weekend away at a beautiful Buddhist Centre in Derby.
Meditation sessions will be guided and include teachings. There is plenty of time in between sessions to enjoy the Derbyshire countryside and the tranquillity of Tara Buddhist Centre. |
| Fee |
Fees are inclusive of teachings, accommodation and meals:
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| Booking Information | Contact the Centre. |
