Irish Dharma Celebration with Green Tara Empowerment, in-person at Dromantine Retreat Centre, Nr. Newry, Co. Down & via livestream
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th Feb, 2026
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Travelling to Dromantine Retreat Centre
Enjoy the beginnings of spring with an especially blessed weekend of Buddhist teachings and Empowerment with Kadam Bridget Heyes at the beautiful Dromantine Retreat Centre in Co.Down.
Kadam Bridget has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 40 years and has a wealth of powerful experience of the practices and meditations she shares. This is a rare opportunity to receive the Green Tara Empowerment from Kadam Bridget in such a beautiful retreat Centre. She is the NKT National Spiritual Director or the Uk and Ireland and her annual teaching visits to Ireland prove extremely popular and meaningful for all who attend.
The weekend begins with an introductory talk and guided meditations with our local Kadampa Teachers, followed by the Green Tara Empowerment guided by Kadam Bridget, and two insightful talks sharing the Teachings from the book New Eight Steps to Happiness, on how to use Buddhist Wisdom to overcome our anxiety, and learn to be truly happy.
The Retreat Centre comprises a vast stately home with woodland and lakeside walks, offering modern ensuite accommodation and home cooked vegetarian meals.
Everyone is welcome to this special event.
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Retreat Schedule
Schedule for the silence periods, meditations and meals
Friday 6 February
19:00 – 20:30 Introduction
Saturday 7 February
09:00 – 10:00 Guided Meditation
11:00 – 13:00 Empowerment
15:30 – 17:00 Teaching
18:30 – 19:30 Puja/Chanted Prayers
Sunday 8 February
09:00 – 10:00 Guided Meditation
11:00 – 12:30 Teaching
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Our weekly general classes can be found at Classes By Location with special events at Events and Retreats.
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