Discovering Meditation
Weekend Meditation Retreat along the Antrim Coast at Drumalis Retreat Centre.
6pm, Friday 19th May – 2pm, Sunday 21st May 2023
** BOOKING DETAILS BELOW **
This retreat will be guided by Buddhist Nun Gen Kelsang Chitta. Gen Chitta makes retreats easily accessible for all, guiding meditations that are both relaxing and profound. The talks and practices explained are easy to understand and yet offer extraordinary benefits. Ordained by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 2009 she has been teaching meditation throughout NI for 12 years, sharing Dharma with humour and humility. Morning sessions will be guided by Ian McGlade, Resident Teacher of Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Derry Londonderry.
This will be a wonderful and extraordinary weekend, located in the beautiful setting of Corrymeela, on the edge of the Atlantic coast. Your meditation room overlooks the Atlantic ocean and Rathlin Island and the occasional passing school of dolphins. There is ample opportunity between sessions to relax and walk, soaking up this ancient and extraordinary landscape.
Retreat Schedule
Schedule for the silence periods, meditations and meals
Friday
Registration 1700
Supper from 1800
2000 – 2130 Introductory Talk and Meditation
Saturday ( Silent until 1300 )
0815 – 0900 Breakfast
0915 – 1015 Session 1
1145 – 1300 Session 2
1300 – Lunch
1630 – 1745 Session 3
1800 – Supper
2000 – 2115 Session 4
Sunday ( Silent until 1030 )
0800 – 0900 Breakfast
0915 – 1015 Session 5
1130 – 1245 Session 6
1300 – Lunch
All inclusive
Single ensuite £220
Twin ensuite £200pp ( £400 total )
Non Residential (meals and sessions) £120pp
Members non residential (meals and sessions) £95pp
We regret we are unable to provide sessions only option for this retreat.
Single ensuite – May 2023
All inclusive
£220.00
Twin Ensuite – May 2023
All inclusive
£400.00
Non Residential – May 2023
Including all meals and sessions
£120.00
Non residential Members – May 2023
Including all meals and sessions
£95.00
Feel free to email us if you need help with your booking.
If you are a member do not need to pay session fees. Please book by paying the appropriate amount for accommodation and meals here.
A membership at Kadampa Meditation Centre Belfast entitles you to attend all classes and retreat sessions and is £24/month. Simply use your online banking or your bank to set up a regular payment to Potala Buddhist Centre – First Trust Bank University St, Belfast. Sort Code: 93-83-94 Account No: 46214065, or contact us for a form.