Meditation in Donegal, Derry Londonderry & Omagh

Creating a Pure World Retreat
Pure Mind, Pure World

Book at meditateni.org/dec-2025/

If our mind is peaceful and happy our world appears to us as agreeable, if our mind is agitated and disturbed the world can appear as a frightening place. Similarly when our mind is pure, our experiences are pure and we are happy. When our mind is impure, we experience our world in a negative way and then naturally create more problems both for ourself and others. Through the power of our mind we create our own world and experiences

Buddha Shakyamuni said, “There is no creator other than the mind.” There is no world separate from our mind.

One of the most powerful methods Buddha taught to purify our mind is the meditation and recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva. The practice of Buddha Vajrasattva is a powerful method for purifying our impure mind and actions.Through this practice, we can swiftly and joyfully cleanse our mind of all impurity and eventually become a pure being, abiding in a pure world with the power to benefit others..

Who is Buddha Vajrasattva?
Buddha Vajrasattva is the Buddha of Purification. The manifestation of the completely pure mind of all Buddhas, appearing in the aspect of a white-coloured Buddha specifically to purify the negativities of living beings.

Purification
The practice of Meditation and Recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva is a powerful method for purifying our mind and actions.

Benefits of this Practice
Purifies negativity: It cleanses the mind, removes the obstacles to realising our spiritual potential, and remove the causes of future suffering.

Pacifies obstacles: It removes hindrances to experiencing lasting happiness and spiritual progress.

Attains freedom: By purifying negative karma, one can attain future happiness and spiritual realizations.

Transforms the mind: It changes an impure mind into a completely pure one.

This retreat provides an opportunity to learn and gain deep experience of this important spiritual practice.

Sligo opens the hearts of many to an outpour of unfettled inspiration, perspective and connection. Its land awakens our deepest imagination. Its silence beholds a veil of mysticism. It ignites a sense of infinite possibility within us. An illumination within our heart, Bru Moytura sits silently within this unspoiled ancient landscape. Attuned to the winter light and the stir of nature, it provides a truly special space to retreat to, contemplate and meditate.

Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat. Each session will include guided breathing meditation, short Buddhist prayers, a talk and guided meditation practice. No experience or special clothing is necessary, seating will be in your choice of chairs or meditation cushions.

Book at meditateni.org/dec-2025/

New Year, New You.
Weekend Guided Meditation Retreat at Share Vilage, Co. Fermanagh

New Year Weekend Guided Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade.

Fri 9th – Sun 11th Jan, 2025 | Share Village, Co. Fermanagh

Click on MeditateNI.org/New-Year-New-You-2026/ to book your place.

In this retreat we will explore Buddhist Meditations that reflect the entering the new year with a sense of optimism and openness to the possibilities it can present. Through changing our mind we can change our life, and Buddhist Meditations hold a wealth of practical, grounding and transformative practices, accessible for all to learn and use in their daily lives. Known as the Lamrim, or Stages of the Path Meditations, they have the power to take us on a journey of self discovery that leads ultimately to the dissolution of self, and a liberation from all limiting and negative states of mind.

Guiding 3 sessions and giving the Introductory Talk and Meditation on Friday evening, Gen Chitta from the Kadampa Meditation Centre in Belfast has the ability to guide you through the practices and meditation gently and clearly, and in a way accessible to all levels of experience. Ian McGlade, also guiding 3 sessions, from Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist in Derry Londonderry, shares ancient Buddhist practices and meditations with humour and relatability.

Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat. Each session will include guided breathing meditation, short Buddhist prayers, a talk and guided meditation practice. No experience or special clothing is necessary, seating will be in your choice of chairs or meditation cushions.
It is your time to take a break from daily life and immerse In a positive experience. The retreat venue is Share Village on the banks of the beautiful Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh. A 60 acre Estate with stunning lakeside views. In the breaks between sessions we can walk in nature and gain experience of carrying the meditative experience into our life.

Click on MeditateNI.org/New-Year-New-You-2026/ to book your place.