Founder of Dzogchen Beara Buddhist retreat in West Cork dies following short illness

in 1973, Peter Cornish and his wife Harriet purchased the 150 acres of rugged farmland where the centre is now located
Peter Cornish at the Dzogchen Beara Buddhist retreat in West Cork. File Picture

Peter Cornish at the Dzogchen Beara Buddhist retreat in West Cork. File Picture

Peter Cornish, the founder of the Dzogchen Beara Buddhist retreat in West Cork, has passed away following a short illness.

In 1973, Peter Cornish and his wife Harriet purchased the 150 acres of rugged farmland where the Buddhist retreat is now located.

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