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SophieAnn

Online Taraloka retreat: Compassionate warrior training!

Sat, 9 Jan, 2021 - 10:00

Online Taraloka retreat: Compassionate warrior training!

Sat, 9 Jan, 2021 - 10:00

Only 2 weeks to go until this retreat kicks off, and now with only LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

For more information, or to book: https://www.taraloka.org.uk/retreats/online-compassionate-warrior-traini…...

SophieAnn

Escape lockdown life, Zoom calls and city life in 2021!

Fri, 1 Jan, 2021 - 16:10

Escape lockdown life, Zoom calls and city life in 2021!

Fri, 1 Jan, 2021 - 16:10

Why not escape lockdown life, Zoom calls, city life and return to the peace and tranquillity of nature this year in an idyllic setting?

Taraloka women’s retreat centre have just released their April to September 2021 residential retreat programme.

Suitable for all, including newcomers, the open and introductory retreats focus on teaching mind-calming skills.

For more information, visit https://taraloka.org.uk/retreats/category/open

Full refunds available if residential retreats are unable to go ahead, or if you are unable to attend due to...

SophieAnn

Taraloka's 2021 online retreat programme!

Fri, 18 Dec, 2020 - 13:24

Taraloka's 2021 online retreat programme!

Fri, 18 Dec, 2020 - 13:24

Putting 2020 behind us and looking to 2021, take a first look at Taraloka’s 2021 retreat programme, all *ONLINE* and now available for booking through Taraloka’s website.

It is our hope that women will be able to make the most of online retreats until we are able to open our doors for residential retreats again, perhaps after Easter.

In the...

SophieAnn

How are you fixed for the upcoming festive period?

Fri, 18 Dec, 2020 - 10:49

How are you fixed for the upcoming festive period?

Fri, 18 Dec, 2020 - 10:49

Perhaps you’re going to be at a loose end? Or, maybe you need a focus? A reset for 2021? Or, perhaps you just need some company with like-minded folk?

Well, Taraloka are here for you! Our Winter and New Year retreats are going ahead *ONLINE* and, good news, there are still spaces!

So, join us to renew and connect during our Winter Retreat, open...

Sadayasihi

Celebrating 35 Years of Taraloka Retreat Centre - Interview with the Founders

From Triratna News on Tue, 15 Dec, 2020 - 17:39

Celebrating 35 Years of Taraloka Retreat Centre - Interview with the Founders

From Triratna News on Tue, 15 Dec, 2020 - 17:39

“One November morning in 1985, four women - Sanghadevi, Ratnasuri, Karunasri, Kulanandi - and a cat called Tansy, drove from London to the Welsh borders, to start what was probably the first Buddhist retreat centre for women in the world.”

In 1985, Cornhill Farm was bought - a run-down farmhouse and derelict outbuildings, together with seven acres of land. The first retreats were held in the white farmhouse - a living room converted into a shrine room, and...

SophieAnn

Taraloka turns 35!

Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 07:14

Taraloka turns 35!

Fri, 6 Nov, 2020 - 07:14

November 2020 marks Taraloka’s 35th birthday! Will you be joining us to celebrate?

You’re invited to a special *online* celebration, marking 35 years of Tara’s realm on Sunday 15 November via Zoom (7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, until 9.15pm).

US PST 11.15 / US...

SophieAnn

Mindfulness: A direct path to freedom - an online retreat

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020 - 16:54

Mindfulness: A direct path to freedom - an online retreat

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020 - 16:54

Maintaining steady, kindly awareness of changing phenomena is the essence of Satipatthana practice - the Buddha’s teaching on mindfulness in the service of liberation. Treat yourself to space, simplicity, beauty – inner and outer.

If you are training for ordination then please join Prasadavati, Maitrisiddhi, Maitrimala, Viryadhi for this journey into open-hearted wisdom from Saturday 21 November...

SophieAnn

Could you help support Taraloka through the Covid-19 pandemic?

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020 - 16:51

Could you help support Taraloka through the Covid-19 pandemic?

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020 - 16:51

Since March, Taraloka has been unable to run residential retreats, Finally, last weekend, our first, small, socially-distanced retreat was due to begin. Then, the Welsh Government declared our county, Wrexham, to be in strict lockdown again.

Now, we can’t even offer solitaries, donations from which, alongside those from online retreat attendees, had been seeing us through. Even when we can offer residential retreats again, social distancing means they will be for small numbers only, so we will be running them...

SophieAnn

Story, magic and puppetry: Mandarava's upcoming online retreat

Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 - 13:15

Story, magic and puppetry: Mandarava's upcoming online retreat

Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 - 13:15

Here’s Mandarava, speaking about her upcoming retreat, Stories of Wisdom, Stories of Life retreat, now running *online* from Saturday 24 October to Thursday 29 October.

Mandarava’s puppetry and storytelling is legendary. During this retreat she’ll explore a simple, yet compelling, Jataka story. How are we are when we’re faced with our fear? How can we find ways to resource ourselves?

Only 8 spaces left, so please book to avoid disappointment by visiting the Taraloka website.

Hridayagita

Monkey Mind and the Heart’s Release: A Taraloka on-line Meditation Retreat for Women Order Members and Experienced Mitras (with at least 3 years regular meditation practice)

Wed, 9 Sep, 2020 - 16:12

Monkey Mind and the Heart’s Release: A Taraloka on-line Meditation Retreat for Women Order Members and Experienced Mitras (with at least 3 years regular meditation practice)

Wed, 9 Sep, 2020 - 16:12

Led by Vijayamala

17th-23rd October 2020

How can we tame our monkey minds with love? This is a great opportunity to bring our daily-life practice with us on retreat. We’ll take a good look at how the crafty mind creates its own obstacles. Then we’ll use metta, build a sense of solidarity and connection, and learn to understand our most authentic heart’s desires, to release them.

Programme

Own meditation before breakfast

10.30 – 12.30 Morning session with presentation and led meditations

3.45 – 4.15 Groups

4.30- 5.30 Collective...