Workshops in Spirit Centre in 2008

Mindfulness Meditation Weekend

Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6
10.30 am – 5.00 pm
at The Spirit Centre, Riverwood House
34, Nun’s Island
Galway City

Mindfulness is the art of paying attention to the present moment without judgement. Through mindfulness we can become more aware of the tensions we hold in the body, and of the effect this has on our lives. By developing awareness, we become familiar with our habits and patterns, and we begin to live more consciously and less on automatic pilot. We learn to relate to change and suffering with wisdom and compassion, and be more at peace with ourselves and with the world.

This 2 day non-residential retreat will offer a combination of guidance, practice and silence. There will be sitting and walking meditation, as well as emphasis on mindfulness of daily activities. Coming for just 1 day is fine.

Marjó Oosterhoff will facilitate the weekend. She is manager and resident teacher at Passaddhi Meditation Centre in Beara, West Cork, and has practised with Burmese and Thai meditation masters for more than 20 years.

Cost: suggested donation of € 50 per day
Please bring a packed lunch; coffee and tea will be provided
For more details and for bookings please ring Marjó on 027-60223, 086-8787040,
or Kieran on 091-585645, 087-7433467.
See www.vipassana.ie for details of other retreats with Marjó.