Silence and Calm:
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Image: our local scenery
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Vipassana means "super-seeing", but is often translated as "insight" or "clear-seeing". Calm body and mind and allow insight to arise through the practice of meditation, mindfulness of breathing and silence. Embrace this rare opportunity to let go of distraction and busyness by turning off your mobile phone, engaging in silence and contemplation, and stilling the choppy waters of the mind to discover what lies beneath. NOTE: on our vipassana retreats we follow the Thai Forest Tradition and we do have eye contact with others. It is considered acceptable if you happen to smile in greeting at someone else. However, if two or more friends attend, it is not permitted to have extended communication with your friends. Most guests do happen to attend these retreats solo. |
Friday |
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RULES: Please turn off mobile phones for this Retreat, and use the time for experiencing Nature, meditation and reading books. We have holistic and spiritual books and magazines here. Arrivals from 4.00pm, and onwards. If you'd like a Friday therapy, please chat to us. Massages are available. Full-body aromatherapy massage; Indian head massage; head, neck and shoulder massage; back massage; Aromatouch, etc. See details here: therapies During Friday evening you are welcome to get to know the other participants on this retreat, by chatting with them informally. The official "silent time" begins from 9.00pm |
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6.30 pm |
Dinner |
7.15 pm |
Meditation and Introduction with Tim. Mantra meditation using the Mani mantra of Tibetan Buddhism and the Krishna maha-mantra of the Atharva Veda, both in japa style (a murmering sound) and in silence. |
9.00 pm |
Silence |
Saturday |
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7.45 am |
Silent mindfulness walk with Tim |
8.30 am |
Qigong and Mindfulness of Body and Breathing with Fiona Gracey. Introduction to the Posture of Meditation with guidance on how to sit comfortably for longer periods without stress on the body and joints. Brief introduction to the Anatomy of the Breath and what we can learn from the simple act of breathing. |
10.00 am |
Breakfast |
11.30 am - 1.30pm |
Meditation and Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati) with Fiona. Two 45 minute periods of sitting meditation with a 30 minute period of walking meditation in between, with simple instructions on walking meditation styles and techniques provided. |
1.30 pm |
Lunch |
2.20 pm |
Forest Bathing and Nature Experience. Departure by walking to the Reilly and Gole Forest. There is a section in the wilderness off-track, so please bring walking boots, wellies, or a spare pair of shoes. |
4.10pm |
Return from walk, and break period |
5.15 - 6.30 pm |
Meditation and Mindfulness of Breathing with a short discussion of how ethics, routine and simplicity can support a meditation practice. |
6.30 pm |
Dinner |
After dinner: personal time for contemplation, walking meditation or optional therapies (list of therapies) |
Sunday |
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8.30 am |
Qigong and Meditation with Fiona |
10.00 am |
Breakfast |
11.00 am |
Relaxation; Closing Comments and Emerging from Silence with an opportunity for participants to reflect on their retreat experience and to set an intention for going back into the world beyond the safe space of the retreat environment. |
12.00 pm |
Option 1: Relax in Retreat House at your own pace. Option 2: Visit to Krishna Temple. Depart Retreat House to walk to jetty for the ferry crossing to Inish Rath Island. At any time feel free to chat with other guests and relax as you like on the island. |
12.30 pm |
Kirtan music chant (30mins) in Temple, or use this time to do your own meditation in the woodlands on the island. |
1.00 pm |
Talk on Vedic wisdom and philosophy open to the general public. |
2.00 pm |
Kirtan Chant Music in the temple. |
3.00 pm |
Lunch - the Sunday Feast, followed by ferry boat departure at 4.00pm |
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What to bring:
All prices include:
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How to Book: (1) Email us to let us know your requirements and to check availability. (2) If you decide to book we ask for a deposit of €150 or £125 per person. Email and Payment options here - Contact and booking |
