Summer Weekend Meditation Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Bru Moytura Retreat Centre, Corlisheen, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June, 2026
In person and live online for members
This retreat is held in the beautiful, inspiring and other worldly landscape of Co. Sligo.
There will be time to rest, meditate and reflect within the nature and light of mid summer.
The retreat teachings will be based methods to pacify and purify our mind by generating compassion. A special pure way of thinking grounded in love.
The main practice will be the Avalokiteshvara Sadhana. This sadhana or prayer booklet is very blessed.
Avalokiteshvara is an enlightened deity who is the manifestation of all Buddhas’ compassion.
By engaging in Avalokiteshvara practice we can gain many profound states of mind, including profound peace and the realisation of great compassion.
No experience is necessary to attend the retreat. The practice is not complicated. All it requires is imagination mixed with wisdom and faith.
Sessions will draw from the instructions in the Mirror of Dharma book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and be guided by Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Kadampa Teacher Ian McGlade. Both Gen Chitta and Ian are experienced Dharma teachers, each sharing their experience and enthusiasm for these practices in their own unique way, making them accessible for the beginner, and taking the experienced practitioner to a deepening experience.
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, 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
1300 – Lunch
1630 – 1745 Session 3 with Ian McGlade
1800 – Supper
1930 – 2045 Session 4 with Gen Chitta
9pm Camp fire with Cacao
Sunday ( Silent until 1245 )
0800 Breakfast
0900 – 1015 Session 5 with Ian McGlade
1130 – 1245 Session 6 with Gen Chitta
1300 – Lunch
Members can attend our centre classes and retreats online or in person. Details on how to join at Membership.
Ongoing classes can be found at Classes By Location with forthcoming special events at Events and Retreats.
If you need help with your booking feel free to Whatsapp / Phone us on +44 (0) 7848 175 415 or email at info@meditateni.org.
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