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Walking & Meditation
Our cross-country walks through bogland and over hedges and ditches in a quiet landscape of touching beauty can lead to an inner stillness, that enables us to truly experience nature in its abundance. We will visit local prehistoric stone monuments, enigmatic symbols from a time long lost. The little island where St.Finbar set up his hermitage is the final point of a walk on the towering hills above Gougane Barra National Park. We will ramble on ancient bog roads through the deserted blanket bogs of West Cork and roam the tracks along the wild coast of the western fringe of Europe.
While we walk we can open ourselves to the landscape, the wind and the weather and, hopefully, in this way experience the full depth of nature and discover the stillness within ourselves. During the walks we can also have periods of silence and meditative exercises.
In the mornings and evenings we will practice "Sitting in Silence" in the style of Zazen for 2 - 3 hours daily
Prices and dates 2008
July 13 - 27 (14 days) €1190 (€620/week)
Zen Sesshin
a silent retreat for those who seriously practise meditation under the guidance of Cornelius von Collande, Zen teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Line (www.sanbo-zen.org, appointed by Fr Willigis Jaeger (www.willigis-jaeger.de)
Prices and dates 2008
September 10 - 14 (4 days) €320
Tai Chi
a weekend of Tai Chi, meditation and nature experience with Nick Kelly and Gerd Neubeck.
Prices and dates 2008
October 10 - 12
December 12 - 14
(2 days) €160
Meditation Evenings
On the first Friday of every month, starting at 8pm we will practice sitting and walking meditation in the style of Zen until 10 pm. This is suitable for the experienced. However, beginners are invited to an introduction beforehand.
no fees 
Meditation days for the experienced and/or introduction to "Sitting in Silence" can be arranged for groups or individuals. Please enquire also if you are interested in long-term contemplative stays.