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! POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ! This retreat is to be held at Kilcoan Retreat Centre. Kilcoan is situated in woodland near Clarinbridge, Co Galway. The facilities are excellent for social distancing. There will be a limited number of residential places for local people, probably just 10. Each person has their own room with bathroom and the venue is very spacious.. The retreat will also be available on line via Zoom, with an on-line manager to look after everyone and…

This workshop will involve some slowly paced beginner-friendly yoga, guided breath-work, and guided relaxation to explore how we can use body movement to bring stillness to the mind. Gentle movement and stretches combined with body and breath awareness can help us to feel much better in times of difficulty. These work together in a simple and effective way to bring about an inner state of relaxation, light-heartedness, and spaciousness. It is necessary to book at [email protected]

This will be similar to retreats held at Sunyata except online. It is necessary to book at [email protected] It will feature an emphasis on tranquility meditation (samadhi), insight meditation (vipassana) and lovingkindness(metta) meditation. Beginning on the Saturday morning and ending on the Sunday evening, we will take this opportunity to practice using the online platform Zoom. Booking is required and a link to the zoom meeting will be sent to you closer to the time. To participate it is necessary to…

Friendship and community are key supports that help us to feel resilient in times of challenge and uncertainty and encourage us to continue on the path towards liberation and peace.   This workshop will explore what spiritual friendship (Kalyana Mitta) and Sangha (community of practice) means to each of us and look at practical ways we can develop this in our lives. This will include practices of active listening and communication and practical supports for developing connection and community during these times…

This one-day meditation retreat will be led by Ajahn Ahimsako, Abbot of Chithurst Monastery in West Sussex, England. The day will include guided meditations and a Dhamma talk. To book a place on this retreat and receive the zoom links, you need to complete an on-line registration form. Please email: [email protected] to be sent a registration form, and for enquiries.