Meditation Classes in Ards, Donegal

Buddhist Meditations and Talks with Ian McGlade

Suitable for all levels of experience

Location: Ards Friary, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, F92 Y23R

Meditation Class Breakdown

  • 25min Guided Breathing Meditation
  • 5min Buddhist Prayer
  • 30min Buddhist Talk
  • 15min Transformational Meditation

Ian has attended Kadampa Meditation Centre in Belfast for many years, as well as many residential retreats internationally and completed an extensive teacher training programme. Ian brings inspirations of his own experiences through to everyone attending his sessions. Ian is now Resident Teacher at Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre Derry/ Londonderry.

Drop in on the day or pre book with the eventbrite links below. Cost below each class, with everyone welcome to come join us.

Suitable for both beginners and those with meditation experience. No special clothes needed. Seating provided in chairs, but feel free to bring your own mat or cushions if you wish.

**Weekend Retreat** 19th – 21st Dec. Detox The Mind. Weekend Retreat At Bru Moytura, Co. Sligo. MeditateNI.org/Dec-2025/

Wed 3rd Dec. Meditation Class. How To Protect The Mind From Stress. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1486108995009

Wed 10th Dec. Meditation Class. Finding Courage From Within. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1486112856559

Wed 17th Dec. Meditation Class. Finding Peace and Joy over Christmas. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1486112746229

**Morning Retreat** 4th Jan. Learn To Meditate In Half a Day. 10:30am – 1:30pm with Ian McGlade at Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre. MeditateNI.org/Learn-To-Meditate-Jan-2025/

**Weekend Retreat** 19th – 21st Dec. Purifying Negative Karma and Mental Pain. Vajrasattva Retreat. Bru Moytura, Sligo. MeditateNI.org/Dec-2025/

Wed 21st Jan. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 28th Jan. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

**Irish Dharma Celebration** 6th – 8th Feb. Healing Anxiety with Wisdom. Weekend Celebration at Dromantine, Co. Down. MeditateNI.org/Irish-Dharma-Celebration-2026/

Wed 11th Feb. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 18th Feb. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 25th Feb. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 11th Mar. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 18th Mar. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 25th Mar. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 1st April. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 8th Apr. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 22nd Apr. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 29th Apr. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 6th May. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

Wed 13th May. Meditation Class. 7.15pm – 8:30pm with Ian McGlade. €8 / £7.

More dates to be scheduled soon.

Members can attend our centre classes and retreats online or in person. Details on how to join at Membership.

Our weekly general classes can be found at Classes By Location with special events at Events and Retreats.

If you need help feel free to phone or whatsapp us on +44 (0) 7848 175 415 or email at info@meditateni.org.

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