Passaddhi Retreat Centre Ireland Passaddhi,
a small retreat and meditation centre in the Beara Peninsula in the
southwest of Ireland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The meditation
taught is Vipassana in the tradition of the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw
(Burmese/Thai Theravadin). Contact person is: Marjó Oosterhoff, address: Passaddhi, Leitrim Beg, Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork, Ireland. Tel: 027-60223, info@passaddhi.com www.vipassana.ie
Lotus Village Buddhist Meditation and Retreat Centre Lotus
Village is a Buddhist meditation and retreat centre in Callan, Co
Kilkenny, which offers retreats as well as weekly practise and guidance
in Vipassanna and Loving Kindness meditation. Ballylarkin,
Callan, Co. Kilknny www.lotusvillageireland.com
Sunyata Retreat Centre Sunyata
is a spacious haven outside the bustle of modern life with time for
relaxation, contemplation and self-development. There is self-catering
accommodation for personal retreats and a unique workshop venue with a
varied program of retreats and workshops. _Our main connection is with
the Thai forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism (Sunyata is from the
ancient Pali language and means the spaciousness behind all form). We
welcome people of all traditions and beliefs (or none). Belvoir, Cross,
Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. Tel. 00-353-61-367073 Email info@sunyatacentre.com. www.sunyatacentre.com
Kalyana Centre Kalyana Centre for Mindfulness is located
on the Dingle Peninsula, close to Mount Brandon. The Centre offers
Mindfulness Meditation, as well as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Simple movements known as Kum Nye (Tibetan healing yoga) and a skillful
use of the voice (Voice Awareness) are integrated in some of our
workshops and retreats. Kalyana Centre
Satipanya Buddhist Trust The
Satipanya Buddhist Trust is devoted to Vipassana Insight Meditation in
the tradition of the Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma and its Spiritual
Director is Bhante Bodhidhamma. Bhante Bodhidhamma has been a guiding
teacher for us for a number of years and continues to support us by
leading retreats and offering advice on day-to-day practice. http://www.satipanya.org.uk
Gaia House Gaia
House offers a sanctuary of contemplative calm open to all. Founded in
1984, Gaia House is the only non-affiliated retreat centre in Britain
which offers guidance in different meditative disciplines from the
Buddhist traditions. Retreats are designed for both experienced
meditators and beginners, of any faith or none, who seek to cultivate a
path of wisdom and compassion. All retreats (with the exception of the
Family and Friends retreat) are held in silence and explore the
essential themes of calm attentiveness, equanimity, insight, peace and
freedom.
Insight Meditation Society (IMS) Barre, Massachusetts, USA The
Insight Meditation Society was founded in 1975 as a nonprofit
organization to provide a place for the intensive practice of insight
meditation. IMS operates a retreat center set on 80 wooded acres in the
quiet country of central Massachusetts. It provides a secluded
environment for intensive meditation practice. www.dharma.org
