Death is part of our daily experience and a transition we’re all going to make. The aim of the Death Café is to create a respectful, friendly and open space to talk about death, increase our own awareness of it and reduce the stigma around this topic. Bring your favourite cake and a cup of…
Every sound is sound and emptiness Like the sound of an echo's roll In the reaches of sound and emptiness Just let go and go where no mind goes Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Self-Appearing Illusion Who cares if all the music that transpires is the fall of grit or dry seeds through…
Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open? Rumi Every sound is sound and emptiness Like the sound of an echo's roll In the reaches of sound and emptiness Just let go and go where no mind goes Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Self-Appearing Illusion Dates and…
Retreat is fully booked, please do not apply. This 4-day insight meditation retreat will be led by our in-house teachers and will end at 1 pm on the 1st of January. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is essential as there are limited spaces available. This retreat is offered on a Dana (donation) basis only.…
Death is part of our daily experience and a transition we’re all going to make. The aim of the Death Café is to create a respectful, friendly and open space to talk about death, increase our own awareness of it and reduce the stigma around this topic. Bring your favourite cake and a cup of…
Join us for a day of silent meditation, take a break from the busyness and complexities of daily life to focus on meditation, awareness, and tranquillity. The day will be held in noble silence, it is more suitable for experienced practitioners as there will be no teaching/guidance, but beginners are welcome. Feel free to attend…
This is an opportunity for those who have already done several ten day retreats to deepen their practice by taking part in a longer retreat. It is deliberately being held in winter when the surrounding woodland at Kilkuan Retreat Centre in Clarinbridge is quiet and least exciting. Each of the 16 participants will get their…
Introduction to Meditation for beginners and people new to meditation. This class teaches beginners how to properly meditate and gives explanations on what mindfulness meditation is and basic meditation techniques. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is required. This course is offered on a Dana (donation) basis only. Facilitated by Elaine D’Alton.
Join us for a day of silent meditation, take a break from the busyness and complexities of daily life to focus on meditation, awareness, and tranquillity. The day will be held in noble silence, it is more suitable for experienced practitioners as there will be no teaching/guidance, but beginners are welcome. Feel free to attend…
Retreat is fully booked - please do not apply. Retreat will feature an emphasis on tranquillity (samadhi), insight (vipassana) and loving kindness (metta) meditation. Beginning on Friday evening at 6:00pm and ending on Monday around lunch time. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is essential as there are limited number of spaces available. This retreat…
Retreat will feature an emphasis on tranquillity (samadhi), insight (vipassana) and loving kindness (metta) meditation. Beginning on Friday evening at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday lunch time. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is essential as there are limited number of spaces available. This retreat is offered on a Dana (donation) basis only. To participate it…
This is a day of practice for women. The day will provide a supportive space to enter into our own inner silence and to practice together. We will reflect on the women’s lineage in Buddhism and also on applying practical aspects of the Dhamma in our lives. It is also an opportunity to connect with other…
Retreat is fully booked. Please do not apply. Retreat will feature an emphasis on tranquillity (samadhi), insight (vipassana) and loving kindness (metta) meditation. Beginning on Friday evening at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday lunch time. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is essential as there are limited number of spaces available. This retreat is offered on…
Retreat will feature an emphasis on tranquillity (samadhi), insight (vipassana) and loving kindness (metta) meditation. Beginning on Friday evening at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday lunch time. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is essential as there are limited number of spaces available. This retreat is offered on a Dana (donation) basis only. To participate it…
Introduction to Meditation for beginners and people new to meditation. This class teaches beginners how to properly meditate and gives explanations on what mindfulness meditation is and basic meditation techniques. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is required. This course is offered on a Dana (donation) basis only. Facilitated by Elaine D’Alton.
Join us for the evening meditation followed by Dhamma talk by Bhante Kovida who will be staying with us for a couple of days in July. Bhante Kovida grew up in Jamaica, West Indies, and is of Chinese descent. He immigrated to Canada, studied for a science degree, then travelled overland from Europe to India…
Sunyata Mindfulness Family Camp is an annual event that is held in the beautiful natural setting of Sunyata Buddhist Centre. There is a strong emphasis on play, space to be and living with each other. Together, we practice mindfulness and sharing, and we explore what it means to live together as a community using the five…
A ten day retreat is an opportunity to deepen one’s meditation practice and leads to an understanding of what meditation and the spiritual journey is really about. The period is long enough that we can leave behind the stress caused by our daily interactions while having no need to plan the future. It thus becomes…
How would coming together in silence, meditation and prayers support those affected by bereavement, suicide and chronic health conditions? The retreat offers a serene, safe and spacious environment for bereavement and healing from brokenness of heart and life. We come together as a sangha to observe Buddhist training principles and to support each other on…
Sunyata Mindfulness Family Camp is an annual event that is held in the beautiful natural setting of Sunyata Buddhist Centre. There is a strong emphasis on play, space to be and living with each other. Together, we practice mindfulness and sharing, and we explore what it means to live together as a community using the five…
The retreat is fully booked. Please do not apply. Retreat will feature an emphasis on tranquillity (samadhi), insight (vipassana) and loving kindness (metta) meditation. Beginning on Friday evening at 6:00pm and ending on Sunday lunch time. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is essential as there are limited number of spaces available. This retreat is offered…
Introduction to Meditation for beginners and people new to meditation. This class teaches beginners how to properly meditate and gives explanations on what mindfulness meditation is and basic meditation techniques. Booking (by filling out the booking form) is required. This course is offered on a Dana (donation) basis only. Facilitated by Elaine D’Alton.
Creative Mindfulness for children offers child friendly self-care tools that can help children to clear their mind and understand difficult thoughts and feelings. By making mindfulness a part of their lives at a young age, children will be better equipped to navigate challenges with greater wisdom, clarity, and compassion. A regular practice of creative mindfulness…
During this retreat we want to look at ways of meeting experiences and to understand our patterns of relating to them. Often our first step is a reaction, rather than a response, we look for an answer, an explanation and by doing so we get lost in the thoughts that arise with them. Can…