Weekend Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Share Village, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 0JZ
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September, 2026
In person and live online for members
What would it mean to experience a deeper, more lasting sense of peace?
Buddha gave many teachings to help us discover genuine happiness and freedom from the difficulties of everyday life. Among the most profound are The Four Seals — teachings that help us understand the true nature of our experiences and discover a more peaceful way of living.
The Four Seals are – All products are impermanent. All contaminated things are the nature of suffering. All phenomena are selfless. Only nirvana is peace.
Join Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Kadampa Teacher Ian McGlade for a peaceful weekend of:
🧘 Guided meditations
🌱 Inspiring and practical talks
✨ Exploring the profound teachings of Buddha
🌿 Time to reflect, reconnect and recharge
💧 A beautiful retreat setting beside Upper Lough Erne
🌸 Come and discover the Path to Peace
Whether you’re completely new to meditation or have been practising for many years, this retreat offers a chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life and explore practical ways to develop greater peace, meaning and happiness.
🏡 Your retreat includes
– Ensuite accommodation
– Cottages also available
– Delicious vegetarian meals
– On-site pool & sauna
– Woodland walks across a 60-acre estate
– All inclusive retreat experience £170–£250 all inclusive
The Teachers
Gen Chitta is an ordained Buddhist Nun who has practiced Buddhist meditation for many years. Gen Chitta teaches with clarity, and gentle caring humour. Her experience enables her to teach profound ancient topics with simplicity making them accessible to our modern thinking and living.
Ian McGlade, a practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism for many years, has a talent for bringing the meditations and practices to life with everyday examples, enthusiasm and inspiration. His talks are relatable, practical and up lifting.
The Location
Set on the tranquil shores of Upper Lough Erne, Share Village is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and gently rolling landscapes that invite both reflection and discovery. The peaceful waterside setting and expansive grounds offer a natural sense of calm, while the ever changing light across the lough creates a quietly uplifting atmosphere. Share Village provides a restorative environment where relaxation and connection with nature come effortlessly.
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
1145 – 1300 Session 2 with Gen Chitta
1300 – Lunch
1645 – 1800 Session 3 with Ian McGlade
1800 – Supper
1930 – 2045 Session 4 with Gen Chitta
Sunday ( Silent until 1245 )
0800 Breakfast
0900 – 1015 Session 5 with Ian McGlade
1145 – 1300 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.
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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