Category: Special Events

Midsummer Weekend Guided Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Bru Moytura, Corlisheen, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo Fri 13th – Sun 15th June, 2025 BOOK HERE All inclusive pricing Private Pod £200 Camping £140 Single £250 Double or Twin £240pp Shared Room £140 In this retreat we will explore Buddhist Meditations that reflect the midsummer, a time of renewal and abundance, a time of love and expansion, as the summer sun unfolds the leaves on the trees, so can our hearts open to receive Buddha’s blessings and send out the light of loving kindness into the world. Buddhist Mahayana Teachings hold an abundance of precious meditations and ways of thinking in daily life that help grow and develop our capacity to love and hold every living being as dear. We will learn and practice these meditation in a gentle and uplifting way, as well as learning how to dissolve some of our obstacles to experiencing and offering pure love. 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. The Location Nestled in the stunning natural beauty of County Sligo, the ancient site of Bru Moytura offers an enchanting escape for those seeking tranquillity and inspiration. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and the timeless majesty of Lough Arrow, this historic location is steeped in rich cultural heritage. The air here is imbued with a sense of peace and mysticism, providing the perfect backdrop for meditation and quiet reflection. In June, this location becomes an ideal retreat destination, combining its captivating history with the calming energy of its natural surroundings. Immerse yourself in guided meditations and gentle nature walks. Bru Moytura offers a unique and restorative experience that will leave you refreshed and inspired. The circular hall is a perfect space for meditation couples with a beautiful south facing sunlit room for dining and talking with other meditators. Unique geo thermal underfloor heating system insures meditations will never be cold. 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 1315 – Lunch 1630 – 1745 Session 3 with Ian McGlade 1815 – Supper 1930 – 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 1315 – Lunch

2pm – 5pm |  Sat May 17th 2025 |  £16 |  Kadampa Meditation Centre, 54 Peters Hill, Belfast BT13 1BA

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Session Times

• Session 1: 2pm – 3.30pm
• Refreshments break
• Session 2: 4pm – 5pm 

In this afternoon meditation retreat with Buddhist nun Gen Chitta we will explore special Buddhist contemplations and Meditations that help us let go of relating to ourself in negative, unhealthy and self destructive ways. We can learn to loosen, and finally abandon, grasping at an ordinary limited or exaggerated Ego, that leads to feeling self conscious and anxious, and instead feel and sense of burgeoning inner freedom and confidence. 

Gen Kelsang Chitta, having studied Buddhism since 2002 and ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2009, shares the meditation techniques and practices she herself has found so transformative, in a down to earth, humorous and accessible way.

With over a decade of teaching experience and the benefit of continuous study and teacher training, you are in safe hands to help you begin, reinvigorate or continue your meditation journey.

A dedicated student of Buddhist master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Chitta holds the blessed lineage of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa and can bring the inspiration and practices of this lineage into our busy, modern and often challenging lives and minds. 

Everyone is welcome, beginners and experienced meditators alike. No special clothes are required and seating is provided in chairs and meditation cushions. There is free on-street parking on the street just outside, we are just minutes from the Westlink Divis St/ Millfield exit, and we are just 15 min walk from City Hall and Belfast Grand Central Station.