Here you will find all the upcoming and weekly events in the Dublin Buddhist Centre. Click on any event for more details

Weekly Drop-In Events

Morning Meditations: Weekday and Saturday Mornings, 7.30am – 8.25am
Lunchtime Meditations: Weekday Lunchtimes, 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Drop-in and join us for meditation.
This event is both in-person and online

7pm – 9pm every Tuesday
The evening usually consists of a little input, a long meditation sit and a Puja after a short tea-break, and Sunday morning with a short sit and a Puja.
This event is both in-person and online

11am – 12pm every Sunday
This Sunday morning comprises a short sit and a Puja.
This event is both in-person and online


Morning Meditations: Weekday and Saturday Mornings, 7.30am – 8.25am
Lunchtime Meditations: Weekday Lunchtimes, 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Drop-in and join us for meditation.
This event is both in-person and online
7pm – 9pm every Tuesday
The evening usually consists of a little input, a long meditation sit and a Puja after a short tea-break, and Sunday morning with a short sit and a Puja.
This event is both in-person and online
7pm – 9pm every Tuesday
This Sunday morning comprises a short sit and a Puja
This event is both in-person and online

Events for September 2023

Tuesday 26th September 2023
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Led by the DBC Team

Ex-Dolores shares her experience of being ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order.

This event is both in-person and online
Tuesday 26th September 2023
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Led by the DBC Team
Welcome Back for Saddhajaya

Ex-Dolores shares her experience of being ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order.

This event is both in-person and online
Thursday 28th September 2023
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Led by Sadayasihi and Jyotika

A five-week course in Buddhism and meditation, exploring how to change your mind and change your world. It is an ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to meditate from scratch and wants to learn about fundamental Buddhist princples.

An In-Person Event
Thursday 28th September 2023
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Led by Sadayasihi and Jyotika
Foundations of Buddhist Practice - 5 Week Course

A five-week course in Buddhism and meditation, exploring how to change your mind and change your world. It is an ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to meditate from scratch and wants to learn about fundamental Buddhist princples.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 30th September 2023
10:00am - 4:30pm
Led by Prasannadeva

A day retreat introducing mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation practices. An excellent introduction to meditation for anyone who cannot commit to a five week course, as well as being ideal for someone who wants to restart their meditation practice, or simply wants to enjoy a day of meditation.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 30th September 2023
10:00am - 4:30pm
Led by Prasannadeva
Meditation Essentials - Day Retreat

A day retreat introducing mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation practices. An excellent introduction to meditation for anyone who cannot commit to a five week course, as well as being ideal for someone who wants to restart their meditation practice, or simply wants to enjoy a day of meditation.

An In-Person Event

Events for October 2023

Sunday 1st October 2023
10:00am - 4:30pm
Led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order

Celebrating the precious Guru Padmasambhava, a figure of inspiration in Triratna and the Buddhist world.

This event is both in-person and online
Sunday 1st October 2023
10:00am - 4:30pm
Led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order
Padmasambhava Day Festival

Celebrating the precious Guru Padmasambhava, a figure of inspiration in Triratna and the Buddhist world.

This event is both in-person and online
Saturday 7th October 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm
Led by Dharmadipa

On this day Dharmadipa will look at the Dimensions and the Levels of Going for Refuge using various texts where Sangharakshita speaks about the topic. We will also explore the connection of Going for Refuge with the Precepts.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 7th October 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm
Led by Dharmadipa
The Centrality of Going for Refuge: Study Day for Men with Dharmadipa

On this day Dharmadipa will look at the Dimensions and the Levels of Going for Refuge using various texts where Sangharakshita speaks about the topic. We will also explore the connection of Going for Refuge with the Precepts.

An In-Person Event
Tuesday 10th October 2023
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Led by Prasannadeva

Mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation course – learn to meditate with experienced teachers. Learn to be calmer and more energised.

An Online Only Event
Tuesday 10th October 2023
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Led by Prasannadeva
Meditation Essentials Online Course

Mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation course – learn to meditate with experienced teachers. Learn to be calmer and more energised.

An Online Only Event
Wednesday 11th October 2023
7:00pm - 9:15pm
Led by Sadayasihi and Varabandhu

A five-week course in Buddhism and meditation, exploring how to change your mind and change your world. It is an ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to meditate from scratch and wants to learn about fundamental Buddhist princples.

An In-Person Event
Wednesday 11th October 2023
7:00pm - 9:15pm
Led by Sadayasihi and Varabandhu
Foundations of Buddhist Practice - 5 Week Course

A five-week course in Buddhism and meditation, exploring how to change your mind and change your world. It is an ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to meditate from scratch and wants to learn about fundamental Buddhist princples.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 14th October 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm
Led by Sadayasihi

A seminar morning for people under 30 exploring the Buddha’s teachings, led by Sadayasihi.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 14th October 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm
Led by Sadayasihi
The Perfection of Patience - A Sub-30 Seminar

A seminar morning for people under 30 exploring the Buddha’s teachings, led by Sadayasihi.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 14th October 2023
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Led by The Mantra Circle Team

Drop-in mantra circle where we’ll explore and experience the beauty and power of mantra.

An In-Person Event
Saturday 14th October 2023
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Led by The Mantra Circle Team
Mantra Chanting Circle

Drop-in mantra circle where we’ll explore and experience the beauty and power of mantra.

An In-Person Event
Sunday 15th October 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm
Led by Pavara

Suitable for all levels as well as those new to yoga and meditation. They are an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before.

An In-Person Event
Sunday 15th October 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm
Led by Pavara
Yoga and Meditation Day

Suitable for all levels as well as those new to yoga and meditation. They are an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before.

An In-Person Event
Tuesday 17th October 2023
7:00pm - 9:15pm
Led by Maitrikaya and Prajnamayi

A six-week practical online course in freeing ourselves from what binds us

An In-Person Event
Tuesday 17th October 2023
7:00pm - 9:15pm
Led by Maitrikaya and Prajnamayi
The Taste of Freedom - Buddhism Course

A six-week practical online course in freeing ourselves from what binds us

An In-Person Event
Friday 27th October 2023 - Monday 30th October 2023
Led by Vajrashura and Maitrikaya

A long weekend Sangha Retreat in Mucklagh exploring the four tantric rites, and how they can help deepen our experience of friendships and connections in the Dharma.

An In-Person Event
Friday 27th October 2023 - Monday 30th October 2023
Led by Vajrashura and Maitrikaya
Sangha Retreat - Total Transformation: The Four Tantric Rites of Friendship

A long weekend Sangha Retreat in Mucklagh exploring the four tantric rites, and how they can help deepen our experience of friendships and connections in the Dharma.

An In-Person Event