Posted Tuesday 25 September 2007
Exploring the Essence of Religion intends to go beyond the outward form of religion; moving from religion as an idea to religion as an experience. Drawing on the 'big five' (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam) religious traditions; the retreat will be made up of giving a taste of what these ancient paths teach. Ultimately it is to go beyond ideas and words to 'reality' itself.
The retreat will be led by the Rev Dominic (Dom) Ind who spent six years studying religion at Lancaster University and Ridley Hall, Cambridge as well as studying Hinduism in India and Zen is Japan. For two years Dom was a member of the First Order of The Society of St. Francis and as an Anglican Franciscan became immersed in Spirituality and started leading retreats. Since then Dom has led retreats in Scotland and England and gives Spiritual Direction.
Iona is an place of great Christian importance and the Iona Community and the Abbey come to mind for many who have visited the island. For Dom, who has been visiting Iona since he was a boy, the 'magic' is in the island itself. Iona is only three and a half miles by one and a half miles, lying three quarters of a mile off the Ross of Mull. Even before the birth of Christ the island was used by holy men and women - it was once known as the 'Isle of the Druidic hermits'. Being on retreat in such a holy place is all part of experiencing 'reality' itself.
Enquiries & bookings to: The Warden, Bishops House, Isle of Iona. Tel 01681 700800, email iona@island-retreats.org or visit www.island-retreats.org for a full list of retreats and information about Bishops House, Isle of Iona and The College of the Holy Spirit, Cumbrae.
Category: Dioceses, Argyll & the Isles, General
