Peaceful Mind Isle of Cumbrae Retreat

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September

Join us for a restful and rejuvenating retreat on the beautiful Isle of Cumbrae. The weekend will consist of several sessions a day of guided meditations and short teachings which will allow us to gradually deepen our sense of inner peace and calm.

Between meditation sessions you can enjoy walking by the sea along the picturesque seafront promenade or relaxing with friends in one of the comfortable sitting rooms.

This retreat is suitable for both beginners aswell as those wishing to take their meditation practice to a deeper level.

The costs include accommodation, all meals (vegetarian), tea/coffee throughout the day and teachings from Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Sherab. The venue, Millport Field Studies Centre, overlooks the sea and has comfortable twin and single rooms all ensuite.

Everyone is welcome!

Teacher

Gen Kelsang Sherab is the Resident Teacher at KMC Glasgow. He teaches with clarity and wisdom from deep experience of meditation, and shows us how to keep a happy heart in whatever we do.

Schedule

The retreat starts at 6pm on Friday 26th September, and concludes at 1pm on Sunday 28th September.

Friday 

6.00pm                       Supper

7.30 – 8.45pm            Introduction

Saturday

7.45am                         Breakfast

9 – 10.15am                 Session 1 

11.15am – 12.30pm     Session 2 

1 – 2pm                        Lunch

2 – 3.30pm                   Group Walk to Millport

4.30 – 5.45pm              Session 3 (with Q&A)

6.00pm                         Supper

7.30 – 8.45pm               Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Prayers

Sunday 

7.45am                          Breakfast

9 – 10.15am                   Session 1 

11.15am – 12.15pm        Session 2

12.30pm                        Lunch – Depart at 1pm

Venue

The Millport Field Studies Centre overlooks the Firth of Clyde with the view stretching all the way to the Isle of Arran.

With just an eight-minute ferry crossing from the mainland at Largs and a total travel time of 1 h 15 min in public transport from Glasgow Central, Millport is Scotland’s most accessible island.

Address: FSC Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, North Ayrshire, KA28 0EG

Booking

Total cost per person:

Twin room –  £244.00

Single room –  £292.00

Organising own offsite accommodation and food – £85

There are a limited number of single rooms available. These come in the form of either a room with a single bed or a twin room that is sold as a single.

If you would like to share a twin room with a friend please email admin@meditateinscotland.org so we can accommodate your request.

Please book by Sunday 21 September at the latest. Thank you.