
Weekend Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Share Village, 221 Lisnaskea Road, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 0JZ
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April, 2025
The Lineage
From Buddha Shakyamuni, this lineage passed through great masters such as Atisha and Je Tsonghkhapa to our present Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Geshe-la, a humble Buddhist monk dedicated his life to helping people find peace in their hearts through the practice of meditation.
The Teachers
Gen Chitta is an ordained Buddhist Nun who has practiced Buddhist meditation for many years. Gen Chitta teaches with clarity, and gentle caring humour. Her experience enables her to teach profound ancient topics with simplicity making them accessible to our modern thinking and living.
Ian McGlade, a practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism for many years, has a talent for bringing the meditations and practices to life with everyday examples, enthusiasm and inspiration. His talks are relatable, practical and up lifting.
The Location
Ards Friary lies within 200 acres of sublime ancient woodland with near access to the most beautiful beaches. Its’ peace and serenity have meditative qualities, allowing you to wonder and explore the stunning natural beauty.





Retreat Schedule
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
1900 – 2015 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
All Inclusive Accommodation Prices
Single room £xxx
Double room £xxxpp
Double room ensuite £xxxpp
Twin room £xxxpp
No accommodation £xxx
Sessions & Meals Prices
All retreat sessions £xx
All retreat sessions and meals £xxx
Saturday sessions only £xx
Saturday Sessions and meals only £xx
Single room – April 2025
All inclusive, single room
£1.00
Double room – April 2025
All inclusive, double bed for two people. £240pp
£1.00
Double ensuite – April 2025
All inclusive, double ensuite for two people. £260pp
£1.00
Twin room – April 2025
All inclusive, twin room for two people. £240pp
£1.00
Sessions only – April 2025
All retreat sessions for weekend
£1.00
Sessions and meals only – April 2025
All retreat sessions and meals for weekend
£1.00
Saturday sessions only – April 2025
£1.00
Saturday sessions and meals only – April 2025
£1.00
Members can attend our centre classes and retreats online or in person. For more information please see our Membership page.
Ongoing classes can be found at Classes By Location with forthcoming special events at Events and Retreats.
If you need help with your booking feel free to Whatsapp / Phone us on +44 (0) 7597 773 096 or email at info@meditateni.org.
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