# Event Details - **Event Name**: New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A wonderful opportunity to join Kadampa Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta for an day of meditation at Kadampa Meditation Centre in BelfastAbout this EventEnjoy uplifting and relaxing guided meditation with Kadampa Buddhist Nun and Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chitta. In person. Kadampa Meditation Centre, 54 Peters Hill Belfast BT13 1BA Suitable for all levels of experience.Two sessions of guided meditations and talks based on New Year, New You.Session TimesSession 1: 2pm – 3:30pmlight refreshmentsSession 2: 4pm – 5pmNew Year is a symbol of possibility. We wish for change and hope our lives go in a better direction than before. For that to happen we need to connect with the potential that exists within our minds. The profound tools of transformation within Buddhist meditation gives us the ability to become the person we wish to be: more dynamic, confident, kinder, more loving, peaceful, and happier.In this afternoon retreat, Gen Kelsang Chitta will explore how we can all use Buddhist meditation to connect to profound dimensions within our mind. This connection gives us the ability to change at deep levels to become the person we wish to be.This meditation course will kick start your year with peace and positivity. Discover your inner potential and learn how to use meditation to make yourself happy. Let go of negative feelings and embrace the positives. Improve your concentration and focus in daily life, be less stressed and irritable and learn how to develop a more positive outlook on life.Gen Kelsang Chitta, having studied Buddhism since 2002 and ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2009, shares the meditation techniques and practices she herself has found so transformative, in a down to earth, humorous and accessible way.Everyone is welcome to attend this short retreat. No experience is necessary and seating is provided on both chairs and meditation cushions.The Kadampa Meditation Centre is just 18mins walk from Grand Central Station, and has ample free on street parking outside. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/baa77390-c023-11f0-94d6-bf604ddfe2d7-rimg-w592-h740-dc7590bc-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/new-year-new-you-afternoon-meditation-retreat-with-gen-chitta/100001965278870004 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kadampa Meditation Centre - Belfast - **lat**: 54.6031832 - **long**: -5.936489099999999 - **full address**: Kadampa Meditation Centre - Belfast, 54 Peters Hill, Belfast, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2b8486f5ab8489cb07660f7947d90a0f676ddec8007a75b491e350e0f26ebb4c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc777c94-gmir.jpg?v=1762992019 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. being held? - **A:** New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. takes place on Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Kadampa Meditation Centre - Belfast, 54 Peters Hill, Belfast, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta.? - **A:** New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. is organized by Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If New Year, New You. Afternoon Meditation Retreat with Gen Chitta. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "New Year, New You. 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