Led by Ajahn Vajiro from Sumedhārāma Buddhist Monastery, Portugal.
Friday 20th February – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Booking email: teachnat@gmail.com
Location: Kilcuan Retreat Centre, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway.
Schedule:
Start on the Friday at 7.30pm
End on the Sunday at 5pm.
More retreat information:
The retreat will be held at Kilcuan Retreat Centre. Kilcuan is situated in a quiet woodland near Clarinbridge, Co Galway. There are 30 places in twin en suite rooms for participants.
Start and End Times:
Registration for this retreat will be from 6pm on the first Friday. It will finish on the Sunday at 5pm. You have to attend the whole retreat.
Coming on Retreat:
The retreat will be held in Noble Silence and participants will be keeping the Eight Precepts. To find out more about coming on retreat please see here: http://www.sunyatacentre.org/coming-on-retreat-at-sunyata/.
Cost of Retreat
This retreat is offered on a donation (dana) basis. At the end of the retreat there will be an opportunity to give a donation towards the hiring of the facilities and our other costs. Any excess will go to future retreats and Sunyata Retreat Centre to help with their running costs. The teachings are free. The donation can be made by cash at the end of the retreat, or on-line using this paypal link: DONATION.
For more information or to book a place, please write to teachnat@gmail.com.
About Ajahn Vajiro:
Ajahn Vajiro was born on 3rd June, 1953 in Malaysia. On 3rd June, 1980, received full ordination from Ajahn Chah at Wat Pah Pong.
Ajahn Vajiro is a highly respected monk and a prominent figure in the Thai Forest Tradition. He is currently serving as the Abbot of Sumedhārāma Monastery in Portugal.
Ajahn Vajiro is known for his clear and practical teachings, emphasizing the importance of meditation and cultivating the right view as a path to liberation.
