Spring Weekend Guided Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Dromantine Retreat Centre
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April, 2025
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In this retreat we will explore Buddhist Meditations that reflect the arrival of spring, encapsulating the spirit of rejuvenation, rebirth, and vibrant new growth. We will learn and practice a series of meditations that help us to appreciate impermanence, the newness of every moment, and the illusory nature of the Self or Ego. Realising the true nature of the Self to be empty of true existence has the power to liberate us from the restraints, hang ups and heaviness of relating to an old, fixed and limited sense or ourself. It opens the door to a true sense of rejuvenation, rebirth, and spiritual growth.
Guiding 3 sessions and giving the Introductory Talk and Meditation on Friday evening, Gen Chitta from the Kadampa Meditation Centre in Belfast has the ability to guide you through the practices and meditation gently and clearly, and in a way accessible to all levels of experience. Ian McGlade, also guiding 3 sessions, from Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist in Derry Londonderry, shares ancient Buddhist practices and meditations with humour and relatability.
Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat. Each session will include guided breathing meditation, short Buddhist prayers, a talk and guided meditation practice. No experience or special clothing is necessary, seating will be in your choice of chairs or meditation cushions.
It is your time to take a break from daily life and immerse In a positive experience. The retreat venue is Dromantine Retreat Centre. At this time of year the mature woodland that surrounds it will be carpeted with spectacular bluebells, and in the breaks between sessions we can walk in nature and gain experience of carrying the meditative experience into our life. The ensuite rooms are hotel standard, and the venue chefs prepare wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals.
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Retreat Schedule – £8 per session £50 for all sessions
Schedule for the silence periods, meditations and meals.
Friday
1730 Arrival & Registration
1800 Supper
1930 Introductory Talk and Meditation with Gen Chitta
Saturday ( Silent until 1245 )
0800 Breakfast
0900 – 1015 Session 1 with Ian McGlade
1130 – 1245 Session 2 with Gen Chitta
1300 – Lunch
1630 – 1745 Session 3 with Ian McGlade
1800 – Supper
1930 – 2045 Session 4 with Gen Chitta
Sunday ( Silent until 1245 )
0800 Breakfast
0900 – 1015 Session 5 with Ian McGlade
1130 – 1245 Session 6 with Gen Chitta
1300 – Lunch
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Ongoing classes can be found at Classes By Location with forthcoming special events at Events and Retreats.
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