BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dublin Buddhist Centre - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dublin Buddhist Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251120T214500 DTSTAMP:20250924T132110Z CREATED:20250819T124632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T132110Z UID:10109-1763667000-1763675100@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Going Deeper in Meditation - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/going-deeper-in-meditation-five-week-course/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Sangha Regulars,Front Page Events,Going Deeper in Meditation,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-11-07th-Going-Deeper-in-Meditaion-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251119T204500 DTSTAMP:20251014T123419Z CREATED:20251014T123042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T123419Z UID:10292-1763577000-1763585100@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Sailing the Worldly Winds - Five Week Buddhism Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/sailing-the-worldly-winds-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Sangha Regulars,Front Page Events,Going Deeper in Meditation,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-01-08th-Sailing-the-Worldly-Winds-Website-1280x720-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251111T211500 DTSTAMP:20251022T142112Z CREATED:20251022T141159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T142112Z UID:10319-1762887600-1762895700@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Welcome Back for Khemagita DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/welcome-back-for-khemagita/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-09-21st-Rejoicing-in-Merits-Fidelma-Farley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251109T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20251001T144451Z CREATED:20251001T144206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T144451Z UID:10258-1762682400-1762707600@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Sangha Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/sangha-day-festival-2/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sangha-Day-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251104T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251104T211500 DTSTAMP:20260220T170215Z CREATED:20250813T150109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170215Z UID:10031-1762282800-1762290900@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-five-week-course-5/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Meditation Courses,Meditation Essentials - Courses and Day Retreats for Newcomers,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-11-4th-Meditation-Essentials-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251102T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251102T163000 DTSTAMP:20251016T161504Z CREATED:20250626T161018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T161504Z UID:9646-1762077600-1762101000@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Tonic Day Retreat with Prajnamayi DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/tonic-day-retreat-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/New-Year-Tonic-Website-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251026T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20250813T135618Z CREATED:20250813T133439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T135618Z UID:9990-1761472800-1761498000@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation - Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-day-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Meditation Pages Events - Intro Days,Yoga and Meditation Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pavara-Image-for-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028 DTSTAMP:20250813T082500Z CREATED:20250416T155654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T082500Z UID:9288-1761264000-1761609599@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Cherish the Doctrine\, Live United\, Radiate Love - October Bank Holiday Sangha Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/cherish-the-doctrine-oct-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Mucklagh Lodge\, Ballymoyle\, Aughavannagh\, Co. Wicklow\, Y14 RY62\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Going Deeper in Buddhism,Going Deeper in Meditation,Residential Retreats run by the Dublin Buddhist Centre,Sangha Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-05-30th-Sangha-Retreat-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251015T204500 DTSTAMP:20260220T170215Z CREATED:20250813T144752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170215Z UID:10021-1760553000-1760561100@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-five-week-course-4/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Meditation Courses,Meditation Essentials - Courses and Day Retreats for Newcomers,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-10-16th-Meditation-Essentials-Course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20250813T080140Z CREATED:20250514T154029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T080140Z UID:9422-1759449600-1759708799@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat for Women+ in the Ordination Training Process DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/weekend-retreat-for-gfr-women/ LOCATION:Location: Bru Moytura\, Corlisheen\, Riverstown\, Co. Sligo\, F52 D290\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Going Deeper in Buddhism,Going Deeper in Meditation,Residential Retreats run by the Dublin Buddhist Centre,Sangha Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-10-3rd-Womens-GFR-Retreat-holding-image-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20250917T175240Z CREATED:20250811T191404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T175240Z UID:9884-1758967200-1758992400@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Teachings of Gampopa - Men's Study Day with Saddhaloka DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/teachings-of-gampopa-mens-study-day-with-saddhaloka/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Sangha Regulars,Going Deeper in Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-09-27th-Saddhalokas-study-day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250921T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250921T140000 DTSTAMP:20250917T175356Z CREATED:20250814T155300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T175356Z UID:10069-1758456000-1758463200@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Rejoicing in Merits for Fidelma DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/rejoicing-merits-fidelma/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-09-21st-Rejoicing-in-Merits-Fidelma-Farley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250919T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250919T220000 DTSTAMP:20250730T121518Z CREATED:20240905T154352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T121518Z UID:7720-1758297600-1758319200@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Culture Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/culture-night-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-20th-Culture-Night-Website-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250916T211500 DTSTAMP:20260220T170215Z CREATED:20250722T145152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170215Z UID:9736-1758049200-1758057300@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-five-week-course-3/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Meditation Courses,Meditation Essentials - Courses and Day Retreats for Newcomers,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-09-16th-Meditation-Essentials.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T170000 DTSTAMP:20250722T150443Z CREATED:20250722T145954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T150443Z UID:9746-1757844000-1757869200@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Padmasambhava Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/padmasambhava-day-festival/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-Padmasambhava-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250912T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250912T210000 DTSTAMP:20250904T193013Z CREATED:20250814T160039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T193013Z UID:10076-1757703600-1757710800@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Shubha Vihara Celebration DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/shubha-vihara-celebration/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-09-Shubha-Vihara-Celebration-Poster-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTSTAMP:20250812T165631Z CREATED:20250520T161213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T165631Z UID:9456-1757635200-1757894399@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditate Effectively - Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditate-effectively-weekend-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Mucklagh Lodge\, Ballymoyle\, Aughavannagh\, Co. Wicklow\, Y14 RY62\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Going Deeper in Buddhism,Going Deeper in Meditation,Intro to Meditation Retreats,Newcomers Meditation Retreat,Residential Retreats run by the Dublin Buddhist Centre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-09-12th-Newcomers-Retreat-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250910T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250910T213000 DTSTAMP:20250815T220447Z CREATED:20250722T102004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220447Z UID:9730-1757531700-1757539800@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:The Foundations of Buddhist Practice - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/the-foundations-of-buddhist-practice-sept-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Buddhism Courses,Introduction to Meditation Courses,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-06-19th-Foundations-of-Buddhist-Practice-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250907T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260220T170215Z CREATED:20250722T094806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170215Z UID:9720-1757239200-1757262600@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-day-retreat-sept-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Meditation Day Retreats,Meditation Essentials - Courses and Day Retreats for Newcomers,Meditation Pages Events - Intro Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2024-06-Meditation-Essentials-Day-Retreat-Website-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250904T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250904T213000 DTSTAMP:20250828T160356Z CREATED:20250718T173917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160356Z UID:9701-1757014200-1757021400@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:The Journey and the Guide - Eight Week Buddhism Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/the-journey-and-the-guide-eight-week-buddhism-course/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Sangha Regulars,Front Page Events,Going Deeper in Meditation,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-09-4th-The-Journey-the-Guide-Website-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250831T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250831T163000 DTSTAMP:20250725T155729Z CREATED:20250711T143715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T155729Z UID:9676-1756634400-1756657800@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Sangharakshita's Centenary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/sangharakshitas-centenary-celebration/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-08-31st-Bhante-Centenary-Celebration1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250826T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250826T211500 DTSTAMP:20250917T180059Z CREATED:20250711T141928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T180059Z UID:9662-1756234800-1756242900@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:108 Year Puja for Bhante Sangharakshita DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/108-year-puja-for-bhante-sangharakshita/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days,Going Deeper in Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-08-26th-108-Year-Puja-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20250815T190613Z CREATED:20250521T152813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T190613Z UID:9494-1755820800-1756079999@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-weekend-retreat-aug/ LOCATION:Location: Mucklagh Lodge\, Ballymoyle\, Aughavannagh\, Co. Wicklow\, Y14 RY62\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Intro to Meditation Retreats,Residential Retreats run by the Dublin Buddhist Centre,Yoga and Meditation Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-08-22nd-Yoga-Meditation-Retreat-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250816T133000 DTSTAMP:20250722T095950Z CREATED:20250722T095827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T095950Z UID:9725-1755342000-1755351000@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Open Day - Meditation Taster Session DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/open-day-meditation-taster-session-aug-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-04-06th-Open-Day-Taster-Meditation-Sessions-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20250807T140019Z CREATED:20250529T163942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T140019Z UID:9517-1754733600-1754845200@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:[Fully-Booked] A Fit Mind - Two Day Meditation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/a-fit-mind-two-day-meditation-workshop/ LOCATION:Location: Oscailt Integrative Health Centre\, 8 Pembroke Road\, Dublin 4\, D04 F597\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Events for Sangha Regulars,Front Page Events,Going Deeper in Buddhism,Going Deeper in Meditation,Introduction to Meditation Day Retreats,Meditation Pages Events - Intro Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-08-9th-A-Fit-Mind-Oscailt-Holding-Image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250729T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250729T211500 DTSTAMP:20260220T170215Z CREATED:20250507T155220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170215Z UID:9370-1753815600-1753823700@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-five-week-course-2/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Meditation Courses,Meditation Essentials - Courses and Day Retreats for Newcomers,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Meditation-Essentials-Website-Visit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721 DTSTAMP:20250716T162207Z CREATED:20250514T085931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T162207Z UID:9408-1752796800-1753055999@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:[Fully Booked] Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-weekend-retreat-july-2025/ LOCATION:Location: Mucklagh Lodge\, Ballymoyle\, Aughavannagh\, Co. Wicklow\, Y14 RY62\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Intro to Meditation Retreats,Residential Retreats run by the Dublin Buddhist Centre,Yoga and Meditation Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Iyengar-Yoga-with-Pavara-Website-Page-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250713T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20250709T125929Z CREATED:20250507T163845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T125929Z UID:9380-1752400800-1752426000@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Dharma Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/dharma-day-festival/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Festival Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dharmaday-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250710T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250710T214500 DTSTAMP:20260220T170215Z CREATED:20250507T152835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170215Z UID:9353-1752175800-1752183900@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-five-week-course/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Buddhism Page Events - Courses,Events for Newcomers,Front Page Events,Introduction to Meditation Courses,Meditation Essentials - Courses and Day Retreats for Newcomers,Meditation Page Events - Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Meditation-Essentials-Website-Visit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTSTAMP:20250704T143929Z CREATED:20250513T150551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T143929Z UID:9397-1751587200-1751846399@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Words of Thunder: The Inspired Utterances of the Buddha -Weekend Retreat for Men with Dharmapriya DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation - Weekend Retreat \n \n \n \n A tonic for the mind and the body \n \n \n \n Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daily Schedule \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n Testimonials \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation Silence overnight until the start of breakfast   Saturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual SundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast 6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation Clear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n \n \n \n \n \n Complete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yogaYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat beforeAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \n \n \n \n \n \n The retreat will be a combination of yoga sessions and meditation sessions with teaching throughout. There will be three delicious vegan meals each day and snacks available inbetween. There will be an opportunity to explore the beautiful location as well as connect with other retreatants. \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe yogaThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh If you want to get off the motorway of modern life for a while and park somewhere quiet to reflect and review the direction you are taking in your journey… A retreat with the Dublin Buddhist Centre can offer you a change of oil\, new spark plugs\, a cleaner windscreen\, tightened suspension and quite possibly update your Sat-nav so that you may finally know where you are going.   – Colin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student You can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n A €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation:If you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.TransfersAt least 14 days before the retreat starts: we will transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat.14 days or less before the retreat starts: we may be able to transfer your place to another residential retreat if there are places available on the alternative residential retreat and we can fill your place on the original retreat.If the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs more than your original booking you will need to pay the difference at the time of transferring in order to secure your place.We will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.We will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Parinirvana Day Festival \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night: Tales of Freedom - An Under-35 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/weekend-retreat-for-men/ LOCATION:Location: Bru Moytura\, Corlisheen\, Riverstown\, Co. Sligo\, F52 D290\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Front Page Events,Going Deeper in Buddhism,Going Deeper in Meditation,Residential Retreats run by the Dublin Buddhist Centre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-07-4th-Mens-retreat-with-Dharmapriya-website-Website.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR