‘I have desired to go

Where springs not fail,

To fields where flies no sharp and sided hail And a few lilies blow.

And I have asked to be

Where no storms come,

Where the green swell is in the havens dumb, And out of the swing of the sea.’

Gerard Manley Hopkins

An excursion into the heart of the human condition as well as ‘ the way seeking mind’ (bodhicitta). Bodhicitta is the force of awakened intelligence and affection that can course naturally through us. If only we know how to set it free. Alas, we cannot ignore the undercurrents, the secret snares tugging from beneath, the longings, the loneliness, the ‘samskara’ or underlying afflictions.

The weekend will comprise teaching, meditation instruction, a little practice as well as discussion. We will ask how can we live in truth (dharma) in the great City.

“Dónal Creedon has studied and practiced for many years with Buddhist masters of the Kagyu practice lineage in Kagyu Samye Ling as well as in India and Nepal. This involved many years of retreat, including several traditional three year retreats at Purelands in Samye Ling.

He is based in Ireland but leads retreats in a number of countries, especially South Africa and Zimbabwe. He visits the beautiful Tara Rokpa Retreat Centre https://tararokpacentre.co.za/ in South Africa every year to lead longer retreats.”

The £5 registration fee is not a payment for the course. There is no charge for our courses and teachings, but donations to help cover the costs of running the centre are very welcome.

When hosting courses by a visiting course leader, we ask all participants to make a donation to help cover travel expenses and towards an offering for the visiting teacher. Please give what you can afford.