Buddhist teacher Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will give a public talk at Abbeygate Hall in Shrewsbury on Thursday 7 January 2027.

The event is organised by Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre and will mark the launch of a new programme of meditation classes in the town.

Organisers say the evening is open to everyone, regardless of background, beliefs or previous meditation experience.

Portrait of Buddhist teacher Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. Photograph: Tara IKRC.

Gen-la Khyenrab is an English Buddhist monk and a former General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. The talk will introduce meditation practices drawn from Buddhist teachings.

A four-week meditation course is planned after the talk, with organisers intending to establish regular classes in Shrewsbury.

Booking details, ticket availability and further information are available through Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre’s Shrewsbury page at taraikrc.org/pages/shrewsbury. The announcement did not specify a start time or ticket price.

The event information and photographs were supplied by Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre.