Events at the Dublin Buddhist Centre
Weekly Events
Sangha Night
Tuesdays, 7.30pm – 9.45pm
Morning Meditations
Weekday Mornings, 7.30am – 8.25am
Lunchtime Meditations
Weekday Lunchtimes, 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Sangha Night: Tuesdays, 7.30pm – 9.45pm
Morning Meditations: Weekday Mornings, 7.30am – 8.25am
Lunchtime Meditations: Weekday Lunchtimes, 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Events for April 2019
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Saturday 27th April 2019 10:00am - 4:30pm |
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Introduction to Meditation Day
A day retreat introducing mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation practices. |
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Monday 29th April 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
Events for May 2019
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Wednesday 1st May 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Saturday 4th May 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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Meditation Practice Morning
A morning of silent meditation practice. |
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Sunday 12th May 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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Yoga and Meditation Day
A day retreat of yoga and meditation. |
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Thursday 16th May 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course - Morning Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Sunday 19th May 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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Buddha Day Festival
Commemorating the Enlightenment of the Buddha. |
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Thursday 23rd May 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Sub-35's Group
A night for young people to explore Buddhist teachings |
| Friday 24th May 2019 - Sunday 26th May 2019 |
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Men's Mitra Retreat - The Buddha's Enlightenment
Taking place in Sandville House, Co. Cavan. |
| Friday 31st May 2019 - Monday 3rd June 2019 |
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Long Weekend Retreat in Cavan - Vision and Transformation
A great chance for practice in perfect retreat conditions. |
Events for June 2019
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Friday 7th June 2019 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
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BAM Film: AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock
A film about the struggles of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe against an oil pipeline through their land. |
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Saturday 8th June 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm |
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BAM: For the Benefit of All Beings: Litter Picking in our Locality
Beautifying the surroundings of the DBC by litter picking. |
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Monday 10th June 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Wednesday 12th June 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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BAM: Actions Have Co2sequences: Climate Meditation at the Dail
Meditation outside the Dail to raise awareness about the climate crisis. |
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Wednesday 12th June 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Saturday 15th June 2019 10:00am - 4:30pm |
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Introduction to Meditation Day
A day retreat introducing mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation practices. |
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Tuesday 18th June 2019 7:30pm - 9:45pm |
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BAM: Summer Solstice Ritual
Connecting more with the passing of the seasons by celebrating the Summer Solstice. |
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Saturday 22nd June 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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BAM: Writing for Transformation
Writing to explore and express our relationship with the natural world. |
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Sunday 23rd June 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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BAM: Outdoor Meditation Practice Morning
A morning of meditation in a Dublin park, venue to be revealed! |
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Monday 24th June 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Know your Mind Buddhism Course
An exploration of Buddhist psychology and how our minds work on a fundamental level. |
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Thursday 27th June 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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BAM: Sub-35's Group
A night for young people to explore Buddhist teachings |
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Friday 28th June 2019 7:00pm - 9:15pm |
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Dharma talk by Paramabandhu - Manjughosa & Emptiness
Starts at 7pm with meditation. |
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Saturday 29th June 2019 - Sunday 30th June 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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Study Day for Men Training for Ordination - Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Freedom
Led by Paramabandhu. |
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Sunday 30th June 2019 11:00am - 2:00pm |
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BAM: Community Garden Taster
Come along to see community gardening in action. |
Events for July 2019
| Date & Time | Event | |
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| Friday 5th July 2019 - Friday 12th July 2019 |
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Summer Retreat
A week retreat in the beautiful Cavan countryside. |
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Sunday 7th July 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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Yoga and Meditation Day
A day retreat of yoga and meditation. |
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Sunday 14th July 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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Meditation Practice Morning
A morning of silent meditation practice. |
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Monday 15th July 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Wednesday 17th July 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Thursday 18th July 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Sub-35's Group
A night for young people to explore Buddhist teachings |
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Sunday 21st July 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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Dharma Day Festival
Celebrating the Dharma, the teaching the Buddha. |
Events for August 2019
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Thursday 15th August 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Sub-35's Group
A night for young people to explore Buddhist teachings |
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Sunday 18th August 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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Meditation Practice Morning
A morning of silent meditation practice. |
| Thursday 22nd August 2019 - Monday 26th August 2019 |
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Triratna International Gathering - Alchemy of the Dharma
This event at Adhisthana brings together large numbers of the Triratna Buddhist Community from around Europe for a feast of inspiration, stimulation and fun. |
| Friday 23rd August 2019 - Sunday 25th August 2019 |
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Awakening to the Natural World - Weekend Retreat
Exploring how an enchanted experience of nature allows us to awaken to a deeper appreciation of the world around us. |
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Saturday 24th August 2019 10:00am - 4:30pm |
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Introduction to Meditation Day
A day retreat introducing mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation practices. |
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Tuesday 27th August 2019 7:30am - 9:45am |
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108 Year Puja for Bhante Sangharakshita
Celebrating the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, of which the DBC is part. |
Events for September 2019
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Monday 9th September 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Buddhism and Meditation Course: Transforming Self and World
Learn more about the Buddha’s teachings, in particular Buddhist meditation. |
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Wednesday 11th September 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Life with Full Attention Mindfulness Course
Learning how to live fully and vividly, without rumination or distraction. |
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Wednesday 11th September 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Thursday 12th September 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Course - Morning Course
Five week course learning to set up an effective meditation practice. |
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Thursday 12th September 2019 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Not About Being Good Buddhism Course
Learning how to live ethically and well in the world. |
| Friday 13th September 2019 - Sunday 15th September 2019 |
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Weekend Retreat in Wicklow
A great chance for practice in perfect retreat conditions. |
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Friday 20th September 2019 4:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Culture Night at the Dublin Buddhist Centre
A night of meditation, yoga and talks about Buddhism and Culture. |
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Sunday 22nd September 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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Yoga and Meditation Day
A day retreat of yoga and meditation. |
Events for October 2019
| Date & Time | Event | |
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| Friday 11th October 2019 - Sunday 13th October 2019 |
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Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Taking place in Mucklagh, Co. Wicklow. |