Weekend Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Dristernan, Gleneely, Co. Donegal, F93 A2C8
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th January, 2025
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Everybody has a longing for purity. Pure food, pure water, pure beaches, pure earth. We know its value and we understand how impurities or toxins contaminate and cause sickness and suffering.
Imagine the supreme value of having a pure mind. A mind free form the toxicity of hate, anger, worry and fear.
Compassion has the power to purify our mind. To make it pure, free from the causes to our internal unhappiness. It has the power to connect us to everyone and ripen the most extraordinary potential within our mind. To become a pure compassionate being.
In this retreat, we will delve into ancient proven methods to purify our mind , combined with the powerful practice of ‘Taking’, or Tonglen. An ancient method practiced by past and present meditation masters to enhance their compassion and purify negativities.
With purification practices, we will cultivate the compassionate and superior intention to alleviate the suffering of others. We train in mentally taking on the suffering of others as our own. This functions to purify our own mind of negative potentialities or karma.
The meditations will be guided, and all are welcome to attend. By learning these meditations and practicing regularly, we will discover there is no situation where it cannot be used to the immeasurable benefit of ourselves and others.
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
Brandy’s Place is a home-from-home bungalow cottage. Situated in the heart of the magical Inishowen peninsula, in the beautiful scenic Gleneely, Co. Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Retreat Schedule
Schedule for the silence periods, meditations and meals.
Friday
1730 Arrival & Registration
1800 Supper
1930 Introductory Talk and Meditation with Ian McGlade
Saturday ( Silent until 1245 )
0800 Breakfast
0900 – 1015 Session 1 with Ian McGlade
1130 – 1245 Session 2 with Gen Chitta
1315 – Lunch
1630 – 1745 Session 3 with Ian McGlade
1815 – 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
1315 – Lunch
All Inclusive Accommodation Prices
Single room £240 SOLD OUT
Double room £240pp SOLD OUT
Double room ensuite £260pp SOLD OUT
Twin room £240pp SOLD OUT
Sessions & Meals Only Prices
All retreat sessions £50
All retreat sessions and meals £120
Saturday sessions only £32
Saturday Sessions and meals only £62
Saturday sessions only – January 2025
£32.00
Saturday sessions and meals only – January 2025
£62.00
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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