Tuesdays 6th of May until 3rd of June
The Fundamental Practices of Tibetan Buddhism.
Taught by Ven Ani Tenzin Choeden Each Tuesday for five weeks starting at 4 p.m. A deep understanding of these practices is vital for both old and new students wishing to achieve benefit from the teachings of the Buddha.
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June
SILENT MEDITATION WEEKEND
Come join us for a residential retreat weekend spent in silence. One can do either or both of the days. The weekend can be a time of spiritual renewal. 
People are free to do meditation from the Buddhist tradition or from their own traditions. There will be time for relaxing and absorbing the peace and quiet of the centre and an option for a discussion on the Saturday evening if people would like this. Suitable for everyone. You are welcome to arrive on the Friday evening if you wish.
Cost: Residential €160. Non Residential €90. One day only €45
Saturday 21st June
SUMMER SOLSTICE
Midsummer’s Day has been a traditional time for friends to gather together and mark this significant occasion in the yearly round. Summer Solstice ceremonies have been carried out for many centuries in Tibet and other areas of the world. In Tibet, Buddhist ceremonies are done to purify the environment of any negative energies.
The ceremonies start in the shrine room at Jampa Ling and continue in the gardens.
Starts at 2.30 p.m. – Everyone welcome. Cost: free
** On this weekend we are holding two events. Some people may enjoy the opportunity to stay on Saturday night and attend the day of Sitting with Ani Tenzin Choeden the next day.***
Sunday 22nd June
A DAY OF SITTING WITH ANI TENZIN CHOEDEN
Why Buddhism? Who was the Buddha? What were His teachings? Why meditate? 
Ani Tenzin Choeden is a Western Tibetan-Buddhist Nun at Jampa Ling Buddhist Centre
She was Ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1998.
Raised as a Christian, she started practising Buddhism in 1978 and received teachings from many Tibetan Lamas.
In 1990 the Ven Panchen Otrul Rinpoche accepted her as his student. She has lived at Jampa Ling since then, traveling with Ven Rinpoche to India, and Mongolia.
This day is an opportunity to spend time sitting with Ani-La and receive instruction in the practice of Buddhist philosophy. Get a taste of what meditation is about.
Starts at 10.30am. Cost: €50 (includes Lunch)
Sunday 29th June
LONG-LIFE PRAYERS for VEN. PANCHEN ÖTRUL RINPOCHE
As Rinpoche’s students we are greatly indebted to him for our progress in the Dharma. His presence, his knowledge and his skill as a teacher are essential to us all as we try to make progress. It is with this thought that we gather to pray for his continuing good health and long life. The prayers and practices are to help to bring us closer to Rinpoche and to help him transmit the teachings to us.
Please bring vegetarian food to share, Cost: free Starts at 9.30a.m.
Saturday 5th July
MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Feeling anxious or stressed? Learn techniques on how to develop a calm and peaceful mind through meditation. The value of meditation in different areas of our lives is gaining recognition – in health, education and for general happiness and well-being. This introduction to meditation will give you a personal experience of a calmer and more peaceful mind.
10.30am – 4pm. Cost €45. including lunch
** On this weekend we are holding two events. Some people may enjoy the opportunity to stay on the Saturday night and attend the Birthday celebrations for His Holiness the Dalai Lama the next day.***
Sunday 6th July
BIRTHDAY of H.H. THE DALAI LAMA
Every year at Jampa Ling we celebrate the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and this year on his 79th birthday we again celebrate with prayers for his long life and good health. This is always a lovely occasion and everybody is welcome.
Starts at 2.30 p.m
If you would like to be here on the Saturday for the Meditation for beginner’s course, kindly contact us for bookings.
Sat 12 & Sun 13 July
AMITAYU RETREAT
For those students with this initiation.
Starts with registration 7pm on Friday
Wednesday 16th July:
UNIVERSAL DAY OF PRAYER
A day of prayer for world peace, initiated by H.H. The Dalai Lama. Prayers will be said over the course of the day. There will be several showings of a DVD on Compassion with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and people will be available to answer questions.
Everybody is welcome to join the prayers at some time during the day.
Starts at 9.30 a.m., but come at any time that suits, and join in.
The weekend of Sat 19th & Sun 20th July
WORK WEEKEND
These weekends are a great opportunity to come and help at Jampa Ling and meet new friends in an informal setting. The centre needs continual maintenance and the tasks completed on these weekends are a tremendous help to the centre. Everyone is welcome, whether skilled or unskilled. This is a very good opportunity for new people to come and visit the centre.
Accommodation and meals are offered in return for work.
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
A PEACEFUL MIND – A PEACEFUL LIFE with Joy O’Reilly
Joy has been a student of Rinpoche for many years. She is also an experienced psychologist and she runs group meditation sessions in Sligo under the guidance of Rinpoche.
This is a weekend of guided meditations to help us develop awareness of what brings us peace of mind and harmony in our lives. We all wish for a calmer and more fulfilling life and these meditations help us look at what may bring us this. There will be sitting meditations and a period of walking meditation. It will be possible to have a discussion or question and answer period on the Saturday night if participants would like that. You are welcome to arrive on the Friday evening if you wish. The retreat will be in Silence.
Cost: Residential €160. Non Residential: €90. One day only €45
Monday 4th August
OPEN DAY
Linked with Bawnboy’s Festival Week. Everyone is invited to spend an informal day at the centre, and to enjoy the garden and grounds with your friends and relatives. Stay for a cup of tea and visit our craft shop. There will also be a Cake Sale and a Book Sale to raise funds for Asral Charity, Rinpoche’s Mongolian project. Offers to help on the day are greatly appreciated – please contact the centre. 2:30pm-5pm
Sat 9th August
VINYASA FLOW YOGA with Lauren Hensey
A day of Yoga with Lauren. Lauren is an experienced yoga teacher and regularly runs yoga classes in Sligo. You will be guided through a day of Vinyasa Yoga suitable for all physical abilities. We will progress gently and safely through yoga asanas, relaxation and brief periods of guided meditation. Our focus will be on taking some time out for ourselves to breathe and open the body, cultivating spaciousness in thought and meeting new friends in the process.
Come, enjoy the day and relax, wear comfy clothes; mats and other props will be provided.
11.30 am – 4pm. Cost €45 including lunch; the full cost of the day will be donated to Asral Charity, which is Rinpoche’s project in Mongolia.
** On this weekend we are holding two events. Some people may enjoy the opportunity to stay on Saturday night and attend the Natural Voice Workshop the next day
Sunday 10th August
NATURAL VOICE and SINGING WORKSHOP
Led by Anna Felton and Eileen Stephens
This highly popular workshop gives us the opportunity to express ourselves in song.
No previous singing ability is necessary – just to learn to enjoy the sound of your own voice and have fun singing.
10.30am – 4.30pm. Cost €45 including lunch.
If you would like to be here on the Saturday for Vinyasa Flow Yoga, kindly contact us for bookings.
Sat 23th and Sun 24th August
SILENT MEDITATION WEEKEND
Come join us for a residential retreat weekend spent in silence. One can do either or both of the days. The weekend can be a time of spiritual renewal. People are free to do editation from the Buddhist tradition or from their own traditions. There will be time for relaxing and absorbing the peace and quiet of the centre and an option for a discussion on the Saturday evening if people would like this. Suitable for everyone. You are welcome to arrive on the Friday evening if you wish.
Cost: Residential €160. Non Residential €90. One day only €45
The weekend of Sat 30th – Sunday 31st Aug
WHITE TARA RETREAT
For those students with this initiation.
Starts with registration 7pm on Friday 30th August
