Morning puja takes place at Sunyata everyday at 7am. A period of chanting is followed by silent meditation. Everyone is welcome to join and also welcome to stay for breakfast afterwards. Please note there will be no morning meditation during retreat time. Please check the website for these dates.
Evening puja takes place daily at 7pm. The puja consists of meditation and chanting, and is usually followed by cups of tea. Everyone is welcome to join. Please note that there may be no evening puja during retreat time; check the website for these dates.
The evening of meditation is led by a senior member of the Sunyata community. It is strongly recommended that beginners attend our monthly Introduction to Meditation Workshop, as guidance will not be given during the session. Please arrive at 6.50pm. The evening is offered on a donation basis.
Peer-led mutual-help meeting that uses Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices to help people make a wholehearted recovery from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors. The meetings are open to any individuals wishing to live an intoxicant free life through the guidance and practice of the Five Precepts.
This will be held on monthly Monday evenings, starting on October 21st, although it will be possible for participants to join the course at the second meeting on November 18th. We will work our way through the basic Buddhist teachings, starting with the Four Noble Truths, and eventually move on to the more difficult ones. For each meeting there will be a couple of short pieces of text to read from teachings by Ajahn Sumedho, Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Amaro, Ajahn…
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This monthly workshop offers instruction in the theory and practice of sitting and walking meditation, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. It is offered on donation basis and there is no need to bring anything. Please email [email protected] to book a place.
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This workshop is a child friendly and creative introduction to meditation for children. Children are encouraged to explore mindfulness, thoughts and emotions through stories, discussion, arts and crafts. The workshop is suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years and is held from 4 to 4.45 pm. It is led by Sonia Mulpeter, a long-time practitioner at Sunyata and certified creative mindfulness children's teacher. To book a place please email [email protected]
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This event is a collaboration with the local 12 O' Clock Hills Project, and will include a tour of Sunyata, a 5km hill walk (or optional 3km flat walk), and an introduction to meditation, followed by refreshments. It will begin at 2pm, and is donation-based, with proceeds going to a local mental health charity. For more information please email [email protected]
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A day of meditation for women including periods of guided sitting, lying and walking meditation. An opportunity to enter into our own inner silence. Absolute beginners totally welcome. The day will be held in Noble Silence as far as possible. Please bring lunch to share. To book a place please email [email protected]
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The meitheal is an old Irish tradition whereby a community gathers to work together on a particular task. This would typically be the harvesting of a crop or the raising of a building frame. At Sunyata we have a monthly meitheal which everyone is welcome to join. Usually we work on a specific job in the forest or the gardens. Lunch and regular cups of tea are provided. We start around 9 o' clock but people are welcome to join…
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A day of insight meditation practice for all those who would like to support their meditation practice in a group setting. If you have never meditated before it is recommended to attend a beginner's workshop first. Some brief meditation instruction will be given at the beginning of the day. Please bring own lunch. To reserve a place please email [email protected]
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