# Event Details - **Event Name**: Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. Midsummer Weekend Meditation Retreat. - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Summer Weekend Meditation Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Teacher Ian McGlade at Bru Moytura.About this EventBook at https://meditateni.org/june-2026/Experience a deeply restorative midsummer retreat in the magical landscape of County Sligo, surrounded by ancient beauty, stillness, and light.This retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, rest deeply, and reconnect with the peaceful and compassionate nature of the mind through meditation, reflection, and time in nature. Guided by Buddhist Nun Gen Chitta and Kadampa Teacher Ian McGlade, the teachings will focus on practical methods for developing compassion - a pure and transformative way of thinking grounded in wisdom and love.The central practice of the retreat will be the Avalokiteshvara Sadhana, a blessed meditation and chanted prayer practice that helps us to embody compassion and wisdom. Through engaging in this practice, we can cultivate profound peace, inner strength, and the experience of universal compassion.Held at the beautiful and historic Bru Moytura near Lough Arrow, the retreat setting itself supports quiet reflection and renewal. With guided meditation sessions, gentle walks, meaningful conversation, and nourishing surroundings, this retreat is open to everyone, whether completely new to meditation or wishing to deepen an existing practice.The LocationNestled in the stunning natural beauty of County Sligo, the ancient site of Bru Moytura offers an enchanting escape for those seeking tranquillity and inspiration. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and the timeless majesty of Lough Arrow, this historic location is steeped in rich cultural heritage. The air here is imbued with a sense of peace and mysticism, providing the perfect backdrop for meditation and quiet reflection.In June, this location becomes an ideal retreat destination, combining its captivating history with the calming energy of its natural surroundings. Immerse yourself in guided meditations and gentle nature walks. Bru Moytura offers a unique and restorative experience that will leave you refreshed and inspired.The circular hall, a perfect space for meditation, couples with a beautiful south facing sunlit room for dining and talking with other meditators. Unique geo thermal underfloor heating system insures meditations will never be cold.Book at https://meditateni.org/june-2026/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0a8fcf70-69b5-11f1-a7fc-0517f8089ffd-rimg-w533-h740-dc7c765d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/castlebaldwin/stillness-compassion-renewal-midsummer-weekend-meditation-retreat/100001988554002552 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 20 hours - Location: Bru Moytura Retreat Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Castlebaldwin - **state**: SO - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Bru Moytura Retreat Centre - **lat**: 54.1031171 - **long**: -8.3363444 - **full address**: Bru Moytura Retreat Centre, Corlisheen, Castlebaldwin, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. Midsummer Weekend Meditation Retreat. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2d68bf96e3ebf875974604c21c14fa55110ed659776c78a6a33672090d00e521-rimg-w1200-h1665-dc49472f-gmir.jpg?v=1777685537 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. Midsummer Weekend Meditation Retreat. being held? - **A:** Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. Midsummer Weekend Meditation Retreat. takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Bru Moytura Retreat Centre, Corlisheen, Castlebaldwin, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. Midsummer Weekend Meditation Retreat.? - **A:** Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. Midsummer Weekend Meditation Retreat. is organized by Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Stillness, Compassion, Renewal. 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