Passaddhi Meditation Centre  

WHAT TO EXPECT ON A RETREAT:

There won't be any retreats at Passaddhi. Instead, Marjó is guiding retreats at other venues. See below for details.

All retreats taught by Marjó are in silence, and the guidance is offered on a donation basis. For most retreats, the food and accommodation is also offered on a donation basis, after a deposit of €100 to keep your place.

During every retreat group guidance is given; there is also opportunity to have individual talks with Marjó.

Sitting meditation is alternated by walking meditation. The walking meditation will be done outside as much as is feasible.

Silent retreats are an opportunity for a way to practise meditation more intensively than perhaps at home.
It is not really appropriate to use one's phone or other devices to go online, to make or receive calls or send texts (unless there is an emergency situation), and it is recommended not to read during a retreat. Journaling about one's meditation experiences is encouraged. These guidelines for being on retreat can support a heart and mind that is calm, connected and contented.

Please email Marjó if you would like more information about retreats or to request a booking form.

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RETREATS FACILITATED BY MARJÓ IN 2025/2026

A Silent 5-day Residential Retreat: Getting to know the mind and heart through the practice of sitting and walking meditation.
28 December - 1 January, starting 7 pm December 28th, finishing 2 pm January 1st
Teach Bhride, Tullow, Co. Carlow
In the silence and simplicity of this retreat, we will practise a receptive and reflective type of meditation, independent and undefended: seeing with kindness and interest the magic and mysteries of the mind and hearing the whisperings of the heart.
Cost: €100 non-refundable deposit to keep your place. The rest of the costs for food and accommodation is by donation. My guidance is also on a donation basis.
Bookings with Marjo tel 086 8787040 or by email marjo.metta@gmail.com

2-day non-residential retreats in the sacred space that is the Anam Ashram, Tallaght, Dublin.
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED.
This can be done as a 2-day retreat or as 2 separate days. The days will run from 10 to 4. Please be aware that we can only have 10 people each day.This can be done as a 2-day retreat or as 2 separate days. The days will run from 10 to 4. Please be aware that we can only have 10 people each day.
Cost: non-refundable €30 per day to keep your place; the rest of the cost is by donation for Marjó's guidance. Please bring something vegetarian for your own lunch. Coffee and teas will be provided.

April 2-6 (Easter): Independent and Undefended Meditation, starting 7 pm on Thursday April 2nd, and finishing with lunch on Monday April 6th.
Teach Bhride, Tullow, Co. Carlow.
The meditation practice I will be offering is non-directive, non-selective and non-prescriptive. We will let the mind wander where it wants; with kindness, interest and permission seeing where it takes us and understanding what it wants to show us, seeing different layers of our experience. And, also using an 'anchor' or 'perch' if needed, e.g. the breath, sensations in hands or feet, or sounds.
Cost: I'm offering this retreat on a donation basis, after a non-refundable deposit of €100 to keep your place, for food and accommodation.
My guidance is also on a donation basis.
This retreat is suitable for beginners and non-beginners.
Bookings with Marjó tel 086 8787040 or by email marjo.metta@gmail.com

2-day non-residential retreats in the beautiful space of Myross Wood House, in Leap, West Cork.
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED.
This can be done as a 2-day retreat or as 2 separate days. The days will run from 10.30 to 4. Please be aware that we can only have 15 people each day. If you wanted to stay overnight, Myross has accommodation, or else there are plenty of B&Bs in the area.
Cost: non-refundable €30 per day to keep your place; the rest of the cost is by donation for Paola's and Marjó's guidance. Please bring something vegetarian for your own lunch. Coffee and teas will be provided.
Paola will be offering Qigong, a gentle form of movement, and Marjó will guide the sitting meditations.

Silent Retreat: Feeding the Body, Nourishing the Heart, a combination of meditation and cooking sessions; 2-5 July 2026
Teach Bhride, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Paola will guide participants in preparing and cooking seasonal dishes, vegan and vegetarian.
Paola has trained at the Ballymaloe Cookery School, and has been cooking for restaurants, private catering and the Asgard, as well as for my retreats for many years. She is also a certified Mindfulness trainer and Breathworks trainer, facilitating courses and retreats.
Bookings with Marjó on marjo.metta@gmail.com or 086 8787040.

Silent Retreat: 31 July-6 August (August Bank Holiday Weekend) : Awareness and Compassion practices
Teach Bhride, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Cost: a non-refundable €100 deposit to keep your place. Costs for food and accommodation are on a donation basis.
Marjó's guidance is also on a donation basis, if it's possible to give.
We start at 7 pm on July 31sr, and finish with lunch on August 6th.
We will be practising an independent, undefended meditation practice, which is non-directive, non-selective and non-prescriptive. We will let the mind wander where it wants; with kindness, interest and permission seeing where it takes us and understanding what it wants to show us. And, also using an 'anchor' or 'perch' if needed, e.g. the breath, sensations in hands or feet, or sounds.
Bookings with Marjó on marjo.metta@gmail.com or 086 8787040.

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