# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction To Tantra. A Morning Retreat With Ian McGlade.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A wonderful opportunity to join Kadampa Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade for a morning retreat at Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre.About this EventMany people feel instinctively drawn to the idea that their mind shapes their experience - that changing the way you see yourself and the world could lead to something far deeper than ordinary self improvement. In the Buddhist tradition, Tantra is presented as a pure spiritual path to enlightenment, taught by Buddha Shakyamuni himself, which uses imagination, meditation, and wisdom to reveal the mind’s full enlightened potential and bring about the most profound inner transformation.This introductory course explains the essential principles of Buddhist Tantra in a clear, grounded way, offering a framework for understanding what Tantra is and how it functions as a path to enlightenment. This understanding will help you decide whether to pursue Tantra further by receiving a Tantric empowerment, such as the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment.During retreat you will:Gain a clear framework for understanding Buddhist Tantra as an authentic spiritual pathMeditate on the mind to observe its creative powerExperience a Sutra meditation that uses imagination to ripen your Buddha potential, offering a taste of tantric meditation's qualitiesUnderstand how Tantra is traditionally entered through empowerment and what the next steps involveThe teachings are presented in a clear and practical way, drawing on timeless wisdom for our busy modern lives.Session One – Talk & Guided Meditation (1hr 15min)Break (30min - with refreshments)Session Two – Talk & Guided Meditation (1hr 15min)Ian McGlade is an experienced Kadampa teacher who presents Buddhist teachings in a clear, practical, and relatable way. Drawing on many years of meditation practice, Ian helps people find realistic methods for working with modern challenges and developing inner peace in daily life.A perfect opportunity to pause, reset, and learn tools you can use in daily life. Everyone welcome. No special clothing or equipment required. A selection of both chairs and meditations cushions will be available. Located just 10min walk from the Bus Station, and 3min walk from Bishop St car park, in the beautiful Garden of Reflection.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1ef74cf0-1324-11f1-acee-258006aecb7a-rimg-w592-h740-dc2f3441-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, art, fine-arts, workshops, spiritual, yoga
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Londonderry
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
- **lat**: 54.9947277
- **long**: -7.321711899999999
- **full address**: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry, 11 Pump Street, Londonderry, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre (https://allevents.in/org/potala-kadampa-buddhist-centre/22517511)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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