Irish Dharma Celebration. Heavenly Peace In The Heart. Buddhist Mediation weekend with Green Tara Empowerment.

Green Tara Empowerment & Teachings on Tara Powa. Overcoming Fear & Anxiety with Kadam Bridget Hayes. 

Weekend Meditation Retreat at Ards Friary, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, F92 Y23R

6pm, Friday 15th March – 2pm, Sunday 17th March, 2024

Join us of a weekend of Buddhist teachings, blessings, guided meditations and chanted prayers. 

Guided by a powerful and experienced Kadampa Buddhist teacher Kadam Bridget Heyes. Kadam Bridget will offer the Empowerment of Green Tara, a special blessing and guided meditation, and give teachings on how to use the rare and extraordinary Tara Transference of Consciousness practice. We will also gain insight into the Buddhist Path in general and it’s power to alleviate the fears and anxieties we all experience every day.

Kadam Bridget is known for her clear teachings, compassionate heart, and deep understanding of Buddhist wisdom. A Buddhist teacher and senior student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years, she is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for the UK and Ireland.

THE LOCATION

Ards Friary lies within 200 acres of grounds with access to beautiful beaches. Ards hosts some spectacular views. Its peace and serenity have meditative qualities, allowing you to wonder and explore. Ards Country park is next to the Friary and walks from the Friary, extend into it, allowing you to venture even further.

THE SCHEDULE

Schedule for the silence periods, meditations and meals

Friday 15 March
1700 – 1800 Check in / registration opens
1800 – 1900 Supper
1930 – 2100 Teaching

Saturday 16 March
0800 – 0845 Breakfast
0900 – 1000 Guided Meditation
1100 – 1300 Empowerment with Kadam Bridget Hayes
1300 – Lunch
1630 – 1800 Teaching with Kadam Bridget Hayes
1800 – Supper
2000 – 2045 Puja / Chanted Prayers

Sunday
0800 – 0845 Breakfast
0900 – 1000 Guided Meditation
1100 – 1230 Teaching with Kadam Bridget Hayes
1300 – Lunch

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THE PRICING

All inclusive accommodation

Single Room £220 / €256 all inclusive
Double Room for two people £400 / €472 all inclusive for two people.
(there are no ensuite rooms available at Ards Friary)

Pricing Breakdown

Sessions only (both in person or online)
Weekend £50 / €60 Sat Only £35/ €40

Meals and tea & coffee throughout
Fri £15 / €16
Sat £30 /€33
Sun £15 / €17
All meals £60 / €66

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