Upcoming Events

Drop-In Events

Tuesdays

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 PM SHARP TO 8.15 PM GMT

Drop-in Meditation Class

Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5, Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland.

Join our drop-in meditation night, with instruction on aspects of meditation and Buddhism. No booking required.
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Tuesdays

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 PM SHARP TO 9.15 PM GMT

Sangha Nights

Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5, Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland.

Join our Sangha Nights, with meditation, a talk on Buddhism, and some chanting. No booking required.
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Mon - Sat

MORNINGS 7.30AM & LUNCHTIMES 1.15PM GMT

Meditation Sessions

Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5, Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland.

Join us on week day morning and lunchtimes, and Saturday mornings, for unlead meditation sessions.
In-Person and Online.
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Sundays

EVERY SUNDAY @ 11 AM - 12 NOON GMT

Sunday Morning Puja

Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5, Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland.

This Sunday morning comprises a short sit and a Puja. No booking needed, just turn up.
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  • Prasannadeva’s Send-Off Evening

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    At this special event, we’ll be sending Prasannadeva off to live and work at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in Norfolk.

    Led by the DBC Team.

  • Life With Full Attention – Eight Week Mindfulness Course

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    An eight-week course exploring the full breadth of Mindfulness and how to apply it, living more fully & vividly, without distraction.

    Led by Vajrashura.

  • The Quick Way to Wisdom – February Bank Holiday Sangha Retreat

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A long-weekend retreat for Sangha members and those who have learned the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices with a Triratna Buddhist Centre.

    Led by Vajrashura, Sadayasihi & Rijumuni

  • The Way of Loving Kindness – Two Day Meditation Workshop

    Location: Oscailt Integrative Health Centre 8 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4, Ireland

    This two-day meditation workshop is an ideal opportunity to meditate, reflect, and connect over a whole weekend with other meditators.

    Led by Vajrashura.

    In-Person Event at Oscailt Integrative Health Centre, Dublin 4

  • Spring Cleaning Day

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    On this day we will be working together as a Sangha to make the Dublin Buddhist Centre look its best and to connect with each other.

    Led by the DBC Team.

    An In-Person Event.

  • Dharma Circle: The Tibetan Wheel of Life – An Under-35 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 35s exploring the Tibetan Wheel of Life.

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Parinirvana Day Festival

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A festival day commemorating the physical passing away of Buddha Gotama and reflection on the truth of impermanence in our lives.

    Led by Pavara & Varabandhu

  • Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom – An Under-35 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    For people under-35 who want something different on a Friday night — an evening of storytelling, poetry, and meaningful conversation

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Mitra Ceremonies

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A special Sangha Night where three people will be expressing their commitment to Buddhist practice within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

    Led by Sadayasihi

  • Meditate Effectively – Weekend Retreat

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A retreat for people who have never meditated before, or those with some experience but who want to experience greater depth in meditation.

    Led by Sadayasihi & Saddhajaya.

  • Mind, Reactive and Creative – Six Week Buddhism Course

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A transformative six-week course to break free from limiting habits and embark on a path to freedom through practical Buddhist teachings

    Led by Satyapratpa and Varabandhu.

  • Alternative Friday Night – An Under-35 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    For people under-35 who want something different on a Friday night — an evening of storytelling, poetry, and meaningful conversation

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Triratna Day Festival

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    An event celebrating the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Community by Urgyen Sangharakshita in April 1967.

    Led by Sadayasihi

  • Dharma Circle: The Five Buddha Mandala – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 30s exploring the Five Buddha Mandala

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Alternative Friday Night – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    For people under-30 who want something different on a Friday night — an evening of storytelling, poetry, and meaningful conversation

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Rejoicing in Merits for Marco

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A Rejoicing in Merits for Marco Gutierrez before his ordination at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre

    Led by Jnanadhara.

  • Volunteer Spring Cleaning Day

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    On this day we will be working together as a Sangha to make the Dublin Buddhist Centre look its best and to connect with each other.

    Led by the DBC Team.

    An In-Person Event.

  • Dharma Circle: The Five Buddha Mandala (Part 2) – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 30s continuing an exploration of the Five Buddha Mandala

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Buddha Day Festival

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A festival day commemorating the Enlightenment of the Buddha.

    Led by Khemagita and Saddhajaya.

  • Transforming Work – Five Week Buddhism Course

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    Learn how to develop an insightful attitude to work that will help us to be more genuinely creative and productive.

    Led by Sadayasihi and Varabandhu

  • Dharma Circle: The Vajra and the Lotus – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 30s continuing an exploration of the Five Buddha Mandala

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Mantra Workshop

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    Join us for an afternoon of mantra chanting to calm the mind and open the heart.

    Led by Jnanalila and Yvonne

  • Meditation for Peace

    Location: Dublin Portal Dublin Portal, North Earl Street, Dublin, Ireland

    On this day we will be meditating together for world peace at the Dublin Portal.

    Led by Maitrikaya and Team.

  • The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path – Six Week Buddhism Course

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A six week course exploring in-depth one of Buddhism's most central teachings, the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path.

    Led by Varabandhu and Saddhajaya.

  • Weekend Retreat for Men with Dharmapriya

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A retreat for men who have learned the Mindfulness of Breath and Metta Bhavana meditation practices with a Triratna Buddhist Centre.

    Led by Dharmapriya with Pavara

  • Alternative Friday Night – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    For people under-30 who want something different on a Friday night — an evening of storytelling, poetry, and meaningful conversation

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Dharma Circle: Wisdom in Action – The Mangala Sutta

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 30s

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Entering Emptiness Day Retreat

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A day of exploring what is at the heart of the Dharma, and how we can live with the vision of śūnyatā – emptiness, fullness, richness, insight.

    Led by Vajrashura.

  • Alternative Friday Night – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    For people under-30 who want something different on a Friday night — an evening of storytelling, poetry, and meaningful conversation

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Dharma Day Festival

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A day celebration commemorating the Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha.

    Led by Saddhajaya.

    This event is in-person.

  • Summer Sangha Retreat – The Lotus and the Vajra

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A Sangha retreat offering a unique opportunity to go deeper in your Buddhist practice with others in ideal conditions

    Led by Vajrashura

  • Dharma Circle: The Texture of Reality – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 30s, exploring the lakshanas (characteristics) and vimokshas (liberations) of experience. Led by experienced young Buddhists.

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Welcome Back for Karunabhasa

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    Karunabhasa (ex Marco Gutierrez) shares his experience of being ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order

    Led by Jnanadhara.

  • Wabi Sabi: The Beauty of Imperfection – An Under-30 Event

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    For people under-30 who want something different on a Friday night — an evening of storytelling, poetry, and meaningful conversation

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • 108 Year Puja for Bhante Sangharakshita

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    A special Sangha Night where we will mark the anniversary of the birthday of our founder with a 108 Year Puja

    Led by Sadayasihi

    This event is both in-person and online.

  • Launch of Padmasambhava Festival Month

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Join us for a special ritual to launch Padmasambhava festival month, where Dharmic treasures will be revealed for the benefit of all beings

    Led by Sadayasihi

  • There is a Story to be Told: Walking Tour

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    A walking tour around key sites associated with the development of the Triratna community in Dublin, part of our Padmasambhava Festival Month activities

    Led by Manjupriya and Pavara

  • Family Sangha Event: Padmasambhava, Magic, Mantra & Meditation!

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    The parents' sangha is hosting an afternoon of magical story-telling, kid-friendly meditation and chanting, and a chance to connect with other families, as part of our Padmasambhava Festival Month activities.

    Led by Parents' Sangha

  • Sunset to Sunrise Padmasambhava Practice Challenge

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Join us for a sunset to sunrise practice challenge dedicated to, and invoking, Padmasambhava

    Led by Sadayasihi & Yvonne Emmett

  • From Dusk to Dark in the Park

    Location: Meet at Drumcondra Library Meet at Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland

    Come along and find Padmasambhava in nature! An event comprising reflection, walking meditation, poetry and mantra chanting at dusk, part of our Padmasambhava Festival Month activities

    Led by Laura Foley, Rachel Kenna, Saddhajaya and Satyaprapta

  • Meditate Effectively – Weekend Retreat

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A retreat for people who have never meditated before, or those with some experience but who want to experience greater depth in meditation.

    Led by Sadayasihi and Jnanalila

  • Brahma Viharas Day Retreat

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    On this day retreat we will be exploring the timeless teachings of the Brahma Viharas or 'Divine Abodes', which offer an enduring path to peace, compassion, and inner stability.

    Led by Vajrashura.

  • Earth Mandala Workshop

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Co-create a mandala using materials gathered from nature and leave it as treasure - part of our Padmasambhava Festival Month activities.

    Led by Lindsey Holland, Siobhan O'Donnell and team

  • The Journey and the Guide – Eight Week Buddhism Course

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    An eight-week Buddhism course exploring the fundamental issues of life and uncovering your human potential.

    Led by Vajrashura.

  • Culture Night – Padmasambhava Prayer Flag Making Workshop

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Join us and create a panel for a prayer flag to celebrate 35 years of the hidden treasure that is the Dublin Buddhist Centre as part of our Culture Night offering.

    Spaces are limited and offered on a first come first served basis

  • Culture Night – Meditation Sessions

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Drop in to get a taste of Buddhist meditation with a short introduction to the Mindfulness of Breathing & Metta Bhavana meditation practices, as part of our Culture Night offering.

    Led by Centre team

  • Culture Night – Mantra Workshop

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Join the DBC Mantra Circle as they explore how the practice of mantra can help to calm the mind and open the heart, as part of our Culture Night offering.

  • Transforming Dublin! Historical Walking Tour

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Join professional tour guide Sam McGovern for this journey through Dublin’s cultural and spiritual history, part of our Padmasambhava Festival Month activities

    Led by Sam McGovern

  • Padmasambhava Festival Day

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

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

    Led by Sadayasihi

  • Advice from the Revealer of Treasures – September Sangha Retreat

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A long-weekend retreat for Sangha members and those who have learned the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices with a Triratna Buddhist Centre.

    Led by Subhadramati and Vajrashura.

  • Dharma Circle: Lessons from Padmasambhava – An Under-30 Event

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    A deep dive into a Buddhist teaching for people under 30s, this month exploring whether a Guru is necessary.

    Led by experienced young Buddhists

  • Sailing the Worldly Winds – Five Week Buddhism Course

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    A five-week Buddhism course exploring how we can find freedom, energy and equanimity amidst the storms of life.

    Led by Varabandhu and Satyaprapta.

  • The Brahma Viharas – Autumn Sangha Retreat

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A long-weekend retreat for Sangha members and those who have learned the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices with a Triratna Buddhist Centre.

    Led by Jnanalila, Sadayasihi & Vajrashura.

  • Going Deeper in Meditation – Five Week Course

    Dublin Buddhist Centre Unit 5 Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin, Ireland

    Explore how we can bring our meditation practice deeper, looking at the practices in more depth and overcoming obstacles that can arise.

    Led by Sadayasihi and Varabandhu

  • Training the Mind in Compassion – Retreat for Women+

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A retreat for women exploring lojong, or mind-training, slogans designed to help cultivate compassion and fearlessness.

    Led by Atulyamitra and Sadayasihi

  • Winter Sangha Retreat

    Location: Shubha Vihara Ballycorrigan, Ballina, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

    A week long retreat for Sangha members and those who have learned the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices with a Triratna Buddhist Centre.

    Led by Varabandhu and Sadayasihi