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
Buddha gave many teachings to help us find lasting peace.
One of the most important of these is ‘The Four Seals’.
This explains to us the real nature of all the things we see and experience in our everyday life.
Through this knowledge, we can find real meaning and purpose, and gain the happiness we all wish for.
This retreat offers an opportunity to explore these profound Buddhist teachings, with talks and guided meditations, allowing us to understand and experience directly their transformative power. Guided by Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Kadampa Teacher Ian McGlade, both with a wealth of experience to share, the talks and meditations will be both accessible, practical and profound.
The Lineage
From Buddha Shakyamuni, this lineage passed through great masters such as Atisha and Je Tsonghkhapa to our present Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Geshe-la, a humble Buddhist monk dedicated his life to helping people find peace in their hearts through the practice of meditation.
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
1130 – 1245 Session 2 with Gen Chitta
1300 – Lunch
1630 – 1745 Session 3 with Ian McGlade
1800 – Supper
1900 – 2015 Session 4 with Gen Chitta
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.
Our weekly general classes can be found at Classes By Location with special events at Events and Retreats.
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