The Foundations of Buddhist Practice
A five-week course exploring the path of Buddhism and Meditation
Starts Monday 13th January 2025, 6.30pm – 8.45pm
Led by Prasannadeva and Jyotika
Embark on a transformative journey with our five-week Buddhism and Meditation course, designed to open the doors to a deeply fulfilling life.
Discover more than just a philosophy or religion: Buddhism offers a timeless roadmap to genuine happiness and liberation. Regardless of race, nationality, caste, sexuality, or gender, Buddhism welcomes all to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha, as relevant today as they were 2,500 years ago.
Unveil the power of mindfulness, the cornerstone of the Buddhist path, as you learn to embrace the present moment with openness and clarity. Break free from automatic reactions and cultivate creative responses to life’s challenges, fostering a greater sense of freedom, agency and calm.
Dive into the ethical precepts of Buddhism, guiding you to embody kindness, generosity, honesty, and awareness in your daily actions. Experience the profound shifts that occur when these principles are integrated into your life.
Central to our course is the practice of meditation, a transformative tool for nurturing expansive and compassionate states of mind. Receive expert guidance from seasoned teachers to deepen your practice and unlock its full potential.
As you journey along the Buddhist path, you’ll cultivate wisdom that naturally blossoms into profound kindness and compassion for all beings. Join our community that will support and guide you in your practice.
When
Starts Monday 13th January 2025 | 6.30pm – 8.45pm | For 5 weeks
Where
Dublin Buddhist Centre
Unit 5, Liberty Corner
James Joyce Street
Dublin, D01 N5H6
Prasannadeva first came through the doors of the Dublin Buddhist Centre in 2012. He became a committed Buddhist in 2013 and was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2021.
Having studied Fine Art he was keen to find a context where his love of Western art, film and music was considered an important aspect of the spiritual life, regardless of whether it is an Eastern tradition or not, and felt right at home here. Prasannadeva has taught meditation courses with Trinity Meditation Society, has been involved with leading Young Buddhist events and is now leading Buddhism and meditation courses. He is currently working as Centre Manager.
Jyotika began meditating in the mid-90s while at university where he studied English Literature and Theatre. He joined the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2000. He currently works as Project Manager of Shubha Vihara, overseeing the transformation of an old farmhouse outside Ballina, Co. Tipperary into our first Triratna retreat centre in Ireland.
Suitable for: Anyone interested in learning about Buddhism and how to meditate. Suitable for all levels of experience.
No experience of meditation is necessary.
If you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation.
Cost
We do tiered pricing, depending on the circumstances.
- €150 waged
- €120 low-waged
- €90 unwaged
- €75 for under-25s