Dear friends,

We would like to inform you of an upcoming 5-day retreat organized by Sunyata Buddhist Centre in Co. Clare, on the theme of grief and bereavement, and led by Ven. Chang Chun.

What would it be like to sit together in a retreat to reflect on Death and in remembrance of the lost loved ones?

This retreat is for those currently experiencing loss of loved ones-families or friends. In this retreat, we come together as a sangha to support each other on the journey of bereavement and healing by observing the Buddhist principles. So, the participants could find their ways
(1) to accept the reality of the loss;
(2) to work through the pain of grief;
(3) to adjust to an environment without the deceased;
(4) to emotionally relocate the deceased and move on with life.

This is not a counselling course nor a group therapy. There are no mental health professionals present in the group.
This is an opportunity for practitioners to apply mindfulness practice and the teachings of the Buddha during the process of grieving. Especially, the Buddhis teaching of awareness of death can function and serve as an awakening experience in every person's life, as a process of maturity and deep reflection. It can also serve as a means for change in the way a person is
experiencing life, helping to create a new value system.
If you are ready to face the loss, this retreat is for you.

Prebooking is essential, use the following link to access Sunyata's retreat dedicated webpage and to register: https://www.sunyatacentre.org/retreats/#event=77547443