BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dublin Buddhist Centre - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dublin Buddhist Centre 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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T213241Z CREATED:20260521T212514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T213241Z UID:11676-1784919600-1784926800@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Alternative Friday Night - An Under-30 Event DESCRIPTION:Alternative Friday Night\nAn Under-30 Event\nFriday 24th July 2026\, 7pm – 9pm \n\nWhat will be explored?\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\nWho is this for\n\n\nDonations\n \nAlternative Friday Night is a relaxed\, alcohol-free evening for under-30s who want a different way to spend their Friday night. Instead of drinking and partying\, we come together for storytelling\, music\, and meaningful conversation in a warm\, welcoming space. \nIf you’re aged 18–30 and looking to connect with others\, share ideas\, listen deeply\, or express yourself creatively\, this evening is for you. No experience with Buddhism is required — just an openness to conversation and connection. \nJoin us at the Dublin Buddhist Centre for an informal night of music\, stories\, and conversations that matter. \nAlternative Friday Night runs once a month on a Friday evening. Come as you are\, bring a friend\, or just drop in and see what unfolds. \nWhen\nFriday 24th July 2026\n7pm  – 9pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nFor anyone between 18 and 30 years of age. All levels of experience welcome. \nNo need to book in advance. \nAll our Under-30 events are offered free of charge but you might consider making a donation to help us to continue to provide these kinds of events. \nAlternative Friday Night is a relaxed\, alcohol-free evening for under-30s who want a different way to spend their Friday night. Instead of drinking and partying\, we come together for storytelling\, music\, and meaningful conversation in a warm\, welcoming space. \nIf you’re aged 18–30 and looking to connect with others\, share ideas\, listen deeply\, or express yourself creatively\, this evening is for you. No experience with Buddhism is required — just an openness to conversation and connection. \nJoin us at the Dublin Buddhist Centre for an informal night of music\, stories\, and conversations that matter. \nAlternative Friday Night runs once a month on a Friday evening. Come as you are\, bring a friend\, or just drop in and see what unfolds. \nWhen\nFriday 24th July 2026\n7pm  – 9pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nFor anyone between 18 and 30 years of age. All levels of experience welcome. \nNo need to book in advance. \nAll our Under-30 events are offered free of charge but you might consider making a donation to help us to continue to provide these kinds of events. \nLocation: Dublin Buddhist Centre\nAddress:\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner \nJames Joyce Street\,\nDublin\nD01 N5H6\nIreland\n+ Google Map \nPhone:\n\n+353 1 817 8933 \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nYoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat \n\nSummer Sangha Retreat \n\n\nSEE ALL EVENTS \nPhoto by Chris Fuller on Unsplash URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/alternative-friday-night-an-under-30-event-july-2026/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Newcomers,Events for Sangha Regulars,Front Page Events,Under 30's ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alternative-Friday-Night-WEBSITE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260726T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260708T093536Z CREATED:20260703T135110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T093536Z UID:11947-1785060000-1785085200@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Dharma Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Sunday 26th July 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nLed by the Saddhajaya \nJoin us for this festival day as we celebrate the Dharma\, the teaching of the Buddha. \nOn or near the full moon in July every year we recollect and honour the Dharma. This is a joyous time for Buddhists worldwide as we remember that all our practices stem from the momentous moment that the Buddha’s experience of Enlightenment was communicated and understood by one of his followers. This happened in India over 2\,500 years ago\, however the Dharma continued to be expressed and understood again and again throughout history. \nThis year\, through meditation\, readings\, talks and ritual\, we will bath ourselves in the great and vast ocean of the Dharma\, as well connect with others in the Sangha. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please bring along some vegetarian lunch to share if you can. \nLocation: Dublin Buddhist Centre\nAddress:\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner \nJames Joyce Street\,\nDublin\nD01 N5H6\nIreland\n+ Google Map \nPhone:\n\n(01) 817 8933 \nView Venue Website \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nAlternative Friday Night – An Under-30 Event \n\nSummer Sangha Retreat \n\n\nSEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/dharma-day/ 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/2026/07/1280px-Dharmacakra_Buddhist_Wheel_Sun_temple_Orissa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260713T092047Z CREATED:20260121T205452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T092047Z UID:10810-1785369600-1785801599@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Summer Sangha Retreat - The Lotus and the Vajra DESCRIPTION:Summer Sangha Retreat\nThe Lotus & the Vajra\nThursday 30th July – Monday 3rd August 2026 \nLed by Vajrashura & Sanghashura \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leaders\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Accommodation\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \n \n Booking information\n \nOn this long holiday weekend retreat\, we will be exploring the delicate relationship between activity and receptivity in order to give balance and harmony to our practice both on and off the meditation cushion.  \nThe active dimension of our practice – the vajra quality – is the effort to cultivate awareness\, kindness\, and other positive states of mind. Our practice also involves cultivating a non-directed open awareness of whatever happens to be arising in our experience – the lotus quality. \nAn appropriate balance between vajra and lotus can bring deeper levels of stillness\, creativity\, emotional positivity and insight.  \nThis retreat\, led by Vajrashura and Sanghashura\, will include meditation practice and instruction\, and inspiring Dharma talks. The ritual element of the retreat will involve introducing and invoking the magical figure of Padmasambhava\, the lotus-born one. \nAll this will take place in our lovely new Shubha Vihara retreat centre in Tipperary’s lovely countryside. As always there will also be plenty of time to enjoy the magical countryside and good company! So do think of joining us for this bank holiday weekend. \nWhen\n4 Nights \nThursday 30th July – Monday 3rd August 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars who have a regular meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana. \n \n \nVajrashura started practicing yoga and learnt to meditate while in university doing a Masters in High Performance Computing. He firstly did these through university societies\, and then in the Dublin Buddhist Centre. He has worked as part of the Centre Team since 2002 and in 2007 he joined the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nSince ordination\, he’s been one of the DBC’s main teachers\, leading many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. He also is helping coordinate the new retreat centre project and looks after the DBC finances. \n \nSanghashura began a practice of mindfulness and meditation while studying cello at the Royal College of Music in London. This interest quite naturally led him to Buddhism and in 1992 he became a regular attendee of the West London Buddhist Centre. \nAfter being ordained in 2005\, Sanghashura started teaching men and women to meditate in Killaloe\, Co. Clare\, introducing them to the wider context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. He is the founder and manager of the Killaloe Meditation Group. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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  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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n  \nThis retreat is for people who are familiar with the meditation practices as taught in our community and\, ideally\, who have been on retreat with us before. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€385 waged\n€340 low-waged\n€275 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nOn this long holiday weekend retreat\, we will be exploring the delicate relationship between activity and receptivity in order to give balance and harmony to our practice both on and off the meditation cushion.  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/zaZt5jdD9_0 \nThe active dimension of our practice – the vajra quality – is the effort to cultivate awareness\, kindness\, and other positive states of mind. Our practice also involves cultivating a non-directed open awareness of whatever happens to be arising in our experience – the lotus quality. \nAn appropriate balance between vajra and lotus can bring deeper levels of stillness\, creativity\, emotional positivity and insight.  \nThis retreat\, led by Vajrashura and Sanghashura\, will include meditation practice and instruction\, and inspiring Dharma talks. The ritual element of the retreat will involve introducing and invoking the magical figure of Padmasambhava\, the lotus-born one. \nAll this will take place in our lovely new Shubha Vihara retreat centre in Tipperary’s lovely countryside. As always there will also be plenty of time to enjoy the magical countryside and good company! So do think of joining us for this bank holiday weekend. \nWhen\n4 Nights \nThursday 30th July – Monday 3rd August 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars who have a regular meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana. \n \n \nVajrashura started practicing yoga and learnt to meditate while in university doing a Masters in High Performance Computing. He firstly did these through university societies\, and then in the Dublin Buddhist Centre. He has worked as part of the Centre Team since 2002 and in 2007 he joined the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nSince ordination\, he’s been one of the DBC’s main teachers\, leading many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. He also is helping coordinate the new retreat centre project and looks after the DBC finances. \n \nSanghashura began a practice of mindfulness and meditation while studying cello at the Royal College of Music in London. This interest quite naturally led him to Buddhism and in 1992 he became a regular attendee of the West London Buddhist Centre. \nAfter being ordained in 2005\, Sanghashura started teaching men and women to meditate in Killaloe\, Co. Clare\, introducing them to the wider context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. He is the founder and manager of the Killaloe Meditation Group. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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 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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n  \nThis retreat is for people who are familiar with the meditation practices as taught in our community and\, ideally\, who have been on retreat with us before. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€385 waged\n€340 low-waged\n€275 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \n BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Dharma Day Festival \n\n\n \n Meditation Essentials – Five Week Course \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/summer-sangha-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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/2026/01/3949067366_4f63ef3828_k-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260810T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260810T204500 DTSTAMP:20260615T121926Z CREATED:20260615T112307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T121926Z UID:11861-1786386600-1786394700@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Meditation Essentials Course\nA Five-Week Introduction to Mindfulnessand Loving-Kindness Meditation Course\nStarts Monday 10th August 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.45pm \nLed by Vajrashura \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n What’s covered on the 5 weeks\n \n \n When and Where\n \n \n Course Leaders\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking Information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. \nOn this course we teach two meditation techniques\, which consist of simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and were originally taught by the Buddha himself. They complement each other and can be learned by anyone\, and you don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them! \nFor more on meditation\, mindfulness and loving-kindness\, see our meditation page. \nOver the five weeks we will cover:\n\n\nMeditation & Mindfulness \n\nWhat is Meditation?\nIntroduction to Mindfulness\nMeditation Posture\nThe Mindfulness of Breathing\n\n\n\nExploring Aspects of Mindfulness\n\nThe Development of Loving-Kindness\n\nWorking with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption\n\nTaking Meditation into the World\n\nMindfulness and Loving-Kindness off the Cushion\nContinuing your Practice after the Course\n\n\n\nWhen\nStarts Monday 10th August 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.45pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nVajrashura\nVajrashura learned to meditate in 1999 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while in college studying physics and mathematics. He has been working in the Dublin Buddhist Centre since 2003 and was ordained in 2007. He leads many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning how to practice Buddhist Meditation. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \n A €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. \nOn this course we teach two meditation techniques\, which consist of simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and were originally taught by the Buddha himself. They complement each other and can be learned by anyone\, and you don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them! \nFor more on meditation\, mindfulness and loving-kindness\, see our meditation page. \nOver the five weeks we will cover:\n\n\nMeditation & Mindfulness \n\nWhat is Meditation?\nIntroduction to Mindfulness\nMeditation Posture\nThe Mindfulness of Breathing\n\n\n\nExploring Aspects of Mindfulness\n\nThe Development of Loving-Kindness\n\nWorking with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption\n\nTaking Meditation into the World\n\nMindfulness and Loving-Kindness off the Cushion\nContinuing your Practice after the Course\n\n\n\nWhen\nStarts Monday 10th August 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.45pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nVajrashura\nVajrashura learned to meditate in 1999 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while in college studying physics and mathematics. He has been working in the Dublin Buddhist Centre since 2003 and was ordained in 2007. He leads many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning how to practice Buddhist Meditation. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \nA €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n Book Now \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Summer Sangha Retreat \n\n\n \n Yoga and Meditation – Day Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-august/ 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,Mindfulness Events and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-design7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260811T211500 DTSTAMP:20260706T133157Z CREATED:20260702T100724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T133157Z UID:11934-1786474800-1786482900@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Welcome Back for Karunabhasa DESCRIPTION:Welcome Back\nfor Karunabhasa\nTuesday 11th August\, 7pm – 9.15pm \nLed by Jnanadhara \n\nWhat’s happening\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\nWho is this for\n\n\nEvent Leader\n\n\nDonations\n \nOn this night we’ll be welcoming back Karunabhasa (ex Marco Gutierrez) after his recent ordination retreat at Guhyaloka retreat centre\, Spain. \nWe’ll hear from Karunabhasa about how his ordination retreat went\, and what it’s like to now be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nWhen\nTuesday 11th August 2026\n7pm  –  9.15pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nThis event is for: \n\nSangha members both new and long standing.\nMeditators or Buddhists with some experience who want to visit the Dublin Buddhist Centre for the first time.\nThose totally new to meditation or Buddhism who want to jump in at the deep-end.\n\n\n \nJnanadhara\nJnanadhara is originally from New Zealand and first encountered Buddhism through books while in his mid-teens. \nHe was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2003. Soon after he moved to Dublin and since then has been teaching classes at the DBC. He privately ordained Karunabhasa in Guhyaloka\, Spain in June 2026. \nThis event is offered free of charge but you might consider making a donation to help us to continue offering the liberating teachings of the Buddha to the world! \nOn this night we’ll be welcoming back Karunabhasa (ex Marco Gutierrez) after his recent ordination retreat at Guhyaloka retreat centre\, Spain. \nWe’ll hear from Karunabhasa about how his ordination retreat went\, and what it’s like to now be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nWhen\nTuesday 11th August 2026\n7pm  –  9.15pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nThis event is for: \n\nSangha members both new and long standing.\nMeditators or Buddhists with some experience who want to visit the Dublin Buddhist Centre for the first time.\nThose totally new to meditation or Buddhism who want to jump in at the deep-end.\n\n\n \nJnanadhara\nJnanadhara is originally from New Zealand and first encountered Buddhism through books while in his mid-teens. \nHe was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2003. Soon after he moved to Dublin and since then has been teaching classes at the DBC. He privately ordained Karunabhasa in Guhyaloka\, Spain in June 2026. \nThis event is offered free of charge but you might consider making a donation to help us to continue offering the liberating teachings of the Buddha to the world! \nLocation: Dublin Buddhist Centre\nAddress:\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner \nJames Joyce Street\,\nDublin\nD01 N5H6\nIreland\n+ Google Map \nPhone:\n\n(01) 817 8933 \nView Venue Website \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nMeditation Essentials – Five Week Course \n\nMeditation Essentials – Five Week Course \n\n\nSEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/welcome-back-for-karunabhasa/ 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/2026/07/2026-08-11th-Welcome-back-for-Karunabhasa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133737Z CREATED:20260615T115335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T133737Z UID:11867-1788376500-1788384600@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Meditation Essentials Course\nA Five-Week Introduction to Mindfulnessand Loving-Kindness Meditation Course\nStarts Wednesday 2nd September 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm \nLed by Sadayasihi and Manjupriya \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n What’s covered on the 5 weeks\n \n \n When and Where\n \n \n Course Leaders\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking Information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. \nOn this course we teach two meditation techniques\, which consist of simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and were originally taught by the Buddha himself. They complement each other and can be learned by anyone\, and you don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them! \nFor more on meditation\, mindfulness and loving-kindness\, see our meditation page. \nOver the five weeks we will cover:\n\n\nMeditation & Mindfulness \n\nWhat is Meditation?\nIntroduction to Mindfulness\nMeditation Posture\nThe Mindfulness of Breathing\n\n\n\nExploring Aspects of Mindfulness\n\nThe Development of Loving-Kindness\n\nWorking with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption\n\nTaking Meditation into the World\n\nMindfulness and Loving-Kindness off the Cushion\nContinuing your Practice after the Course\n\n\n\nWhen\nStarts Wednesday 2nd September 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nSadayasihi\nSadayasihi learned to meditate in 2007 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while she was training to be a solicitor\, having had an interest in Buddhism since she was a teenager. She was ordained in 2016 and is current chair of the charity that runs the DBC\, as well as leading a study group and teaching classes. \n \n \nManjupriya\nManjupriya is an Irish physicist by training who was ordained in 1999 and has since dedicated himself to Buddhist activities. He moved to Brazil in 2002 and for the past 24 years has led retreats\, courses\, workshops\, and lectures\, establishing a community of practitioners in the country—especially in the São Paulo region. Now that he has the support of other ordained individuals in Brazil\, Manjupriya can spend more time in Ireland. Fluent in Portuguese (albeit with a slightly Irish accent!)\, his passion is bringing together open-minded and curious people to explore as a group the beautiful and ancient art of establishing and cultivating a meditation practice. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning how to practice Buddhist Meditation. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \n A €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. \nOn this course we teach two meditation techniques\, which consist of simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and were originally taught by the Buddha himself. They complement each other and can be learned by anyone\, and you don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them! \nFor more on meditation\, mindfulness and loving-kindness\, see our meditation page. \nOver the five weeks we will cover:\n\n\nMeditation & Mindfulness \n\nWhat is Meditation?\nIntroduction to Mindfulness\nMeditation Posture\nThe Mindfulness of Breathing\n\n\n\nExploring Aspects of Mindfulness\n\nThe Development of Loving-Kindness\n\nWorking with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption\n\nTaking Meditation into the World\n\nMindfulness and Loving-Kindness off the Cushion\nContinuing your Practice after the Course\n\n\n\nWhen\nStarts Wednesday 2nd September 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nSadayasihi\nSadayasihi learned to meditate in 2007 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while she was training to be a solicitor\, having had an interest in Buddhism since she was a teenager. She was ordained in 2016 and is current chair of the charity that runs the DBC\, as well as leading a study group and teaching classes. \n \n \nManjupriya\nManjupriya is an Irish physicist by training who was ordained in 1999 and has since dedicated himself to Buddhist activities. He moved to Brazil in 2002 and for the past 24 years has led retreats\, courses\, workshops\, and lectures\, establishing a community of practitioners in the country—especially in the São Paulo region. Now that he has the support of other ordained individuals in Brazil\, Manjupriya can spend more time in Ireland. Fluent in Portuguese (albeit with a slightly Irish accent!)\, his passion is bringing together open-minded and curious people to explore as a group the beautiful and ancient art of establishing and cultivating a meditation practice. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning how to practice Buddhist Meditation. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \nA €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n Book Now \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Meditation Essentials – Five Week Course \n\n\n \n Yoga and Meditation – Day Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-september/ 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,Mindfulness Events and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-design7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T125046Z CREATED:20260415T123819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125046Z UID:11460-1788688800-1788714000@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation - Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation\nDay Retreat\nSunday 6th September 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nLed by Pavara \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n Event leader\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nYoga is a form of physical exercise that will have positive effects on your body and mind. It is a highly effective tool to help calm the body and mind\, as well as alleviate stress\, leaving you more relaxed\, energised and calm. \nYoga gives energy\, which enables us to lead life fully and with enjoyment\, and works on lots of different levels of our being. \nBuddhist meditation techniques offer a way of encouraging and developing positive states of mind\, such as calmness\, clarity\, emotional positivity and a deeper seeing of the true nature of things. \nThe day will be an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped\, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before. \nWhen\nSunday 6th September 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the day retreat\nThe relaxing and invigorating effects of yoga\nThe meditation and the effect it has on their mind\n\n \n \nPavara\nPavara first learnt to meditate in his late teens and came into contact with Triratna in 1994. Yoga practice has been a key aspect of his Buddhist practice since that time and he continues to teach and train within the Iyengar system of practice. \nPavara was ordained in Spain in 1999 and he is the main yoga teacher in the Centre. \nSuitable for:  \n\n\nAll levels of yoga experience. \n\n\nAnyone interested in meditation\, regardless of level of experience. \n\n\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€100 waged\n€60 low-waged / unwaged / student\n\nA €40 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \nCancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nYoga is a form of physical exercise that will have positive effects on your body and mind. It is a highly effective tool to help calm the body and mind\, as well as alleviate stress\, leaving you more relaxed\, energised and calm. \nYoga gives energy\, which enables us to lead life fully and with enjoyment\, and works on lots of different levels of our being. \nBuddhist meditation techniques offer a way of encouraging and developing positive states of mind\, such as calmness\, clarity\, emotional positivity and a deeper seeing of the true nature of things. \nThe day will be an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped\, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before. \nWhen\nSunday 6th September 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the day retreat\nThe relaxing and invigorating effects of yoga\nThe meditation and the effect it has on their mind\n\n \n \nPavara\nPavara first learnt to meditate in his late teens and came into contact with Triratna in 1994. Yoga practice has been a key aspect of his Buddhist practice since that time and he continues to teach and train within the Iyengar system of practice. \nPavara was ordained in Spain in 1999 and he is the main yoga teacher in the Centre. \nSuitable for:  \n\n\nAll levels of yoga experience. \n\n\nAnyone interested in meditation\, regardless of level of experience. \n\n\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€100 waged\n€60 low-waged / unwaged / student\n\nA €40 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \nCancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n +353 1 817 8933 \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Summer Sangha Retreat \n\n\n \n Meditate Effectively – Weekend Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-day-retreat-6/ 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:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260708T122724Z CREATED:20260127T160126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122724Z UID:10843-1789084800-1789343999@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditate Effectively - Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Meditate Effectively\nWeekend Retreat\nFriday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026 \nLed by Sadayasihi and Jnanalila \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leaders\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n Testimonials\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \n \n Accommodation\n \nCurious about retreats? And how to meditate effectively? This introductory weekend is an ideal first taste. \nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. On a weekend retreat you can get a real taste of what meditation can offer. \nOn this weekend\, you will: \n\nDiscover the Buddhist approach to meditation.\nLearn or deepen two meditation practices: Mindfulness of Breathing and Cultivating Loving-Kindness\nEnjoy short periods of silence\, as well as free time for walks\, exercise\, or rest.\nBe part of a retreat community for the weekend.\n\nCome along and discover what’s possible with an effective and rich meditation practice! \nWhen\nFriday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026. The retreat starts at 6pm on Friday and ends around 2pm on Sunday. \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s a 2 hour drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nOur meditation weekend retreat is suitable for people who want to have a deeper taste of what meditation can offer. \nSo if you’re \n\n…a complete beginner who want to learn to meditate\n…a meditator with some experience who’ve never been on retreat before\n…an existing meditator who want to deepen their meditation practice in the perfect conditions that a retreat can offer\n\nthen come along for this stimulating and inspiring weekend retreat! \n \n \nSadayasihi\nSadayasihi learned to meditate in 2007 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while she was training to be a solicitor\, having had an interest in Buddhism since she was a teenager. She was ordained in 2016 and is current chair of the charity that runs the DBC\, as well as leading a study group and teaching classes. \n \n \nJnanalila\nJnanalila first learned to meditate in 2010 at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. The benefits of meditation quickly became evident\, not only in her well-being\, but also in her relationships with friends and family. In 2013\, she ceremoniously declared herself a Buddhist\, and in 2024\, she was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nA chance to escape the noise and complexity of modern life\nMeeting others on the retreat\nA simple life with a daily programme to follow\nThe food!\nA chance to reflect on things\nGreat instruction on meditation\n\n Our retreats are known for being friendly\, inspiring\, and enjoyable. \nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nThe retreat is a brilliant way to deepen your meditation after the intro to meditation course. Restful and insightful. Highly recommended!   – Rick \nThe most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh \nIf 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 \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€295 waged€260 low waged€215 unwagedYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nA €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances.\n \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org\n \nCancellation: \n\n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\n\nAt 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.\n\n14 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\n\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nCurious about retreats? And how to meditate effectively? This introductory weekend is an ideal first taste. \nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. On a weekend retreat you can get a real taste of what meditation can offer. \nOn this weekend\, you will: \n\nDiscover the Buddhist approach to meditation.\nLearn or deepen two meditation practices: Mindfulness of Breathing and Cultivating Loving-Kindness\nEnjoy short periods of silence\, as well as free time for walks\, exercise\, or rest.\nBe part of a retreat community for the weekend.\n\nCome along and discover what’s possible with an effective and rich meditation practice! \nWhen\nFriday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026. The retreat starts at 6pm on Friday and ends around 2pm on Sunday. \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s a 2 hour drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nOur meditation weekend retreat is suitable for people who want to have a deeper taste of what meditation can offer. \nSo if you’re \n\n…a complete beginner who want to learn to meditate\n…a meditator with some experience who’ve never been on retreat before\n…an existing meditator who want to deepen their meditation practice in the perfect conditions that a retreat can offer\n\nthen come along for this stimulating and inspiring weekend retreat! \n \n \nSadayasihi\nSadayasihi learned to meditate in 2007 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while she was training to be a solicitor\, having had an interest in Buddhism since she was a teenager. She was ordained in 2016 and is current chair of the charity that runs the DBC\, as well as leading a study group and teaching classes. \n \n \nJnanalila\nJnanalila first learned to meditate in 2010 at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. The benefits of meditation quickly became evident\, not only in her well-being\, but also in her relationships with friends and family. In 2013\, she ceremoniously declared herself a Buddhist\, and in 2024\, she was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nA chance to escape the noise and complexity of modern life\nMeeting others on the retreat\nA simple life with a daily programme to follow\nThe food!\nA chance to reflect on things\nGreat instruction on meditation\n\n Our retreats are known for being friendly\, inspiring\, and enjoyable. \nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nThe retreat is a brilliant way to deepen your meditation after the intro to meditation course. Restful and insightful. Highly recommended!   – Rick \nThe most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh \nIf 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 \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€295 waged€260 low waged€215 unwagedYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nA €75 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances.\n \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking please notify us as soon as possible at info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org\n \nCancellation: \n\n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\n\nAt 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.\n\n14 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\n\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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 BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Yoga and Meditation – Day Retreat \n\n\n \n Brahma Viharas Day Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditate-effectively-weekend-retreat-4/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260912T163000 DTSTAMP:20260626T153405Z CREATED:20260626T152029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T153405Z UID:11893-1789207200-1789230600@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Brahma Viharas Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:Brahma Viharas\nDay Retreat\nSaturday 12th September 2026\, 10am – 4.30pm \nLed by Vajrashura \n\nWhat will be explored?\n\n\nWhen and where\n\n\nWhat the day offers\n\n\nEvent leader\n\n\nWho is this for\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\nBooking Terms & Conditions\n \nThe Brahma Viharas\, often translated as the “four immeasurables” or “divine abodes\,” are core heart teachings in Buddhism. These are: \n\nMetta: Loving-kindness or unconditional friendliness\nKaruna: Compassion\, the wish to alleviate suffering\nMudita: Sympathetic joy in the happiness of others\nUpekkha: Equanimity or balanced awareness\n\nOn this day retreat\, Vajrashura will be exploring the timeless teachings of the Brahma Viharas\, which offer an enduring path to peace\, compassion and inner stability. \nWhen\nSaturday 12th September 2026\, 10am – 4.30pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n\nA deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings on the Buddhist teachings of the brahma viharas.\nConnection with meaning in your life.\nAn opportunity to engage with the great mysteries of reality.\nA chance to practice with others in a supportive environment.\n\n\n \nVajrashura\nVajrashura learned to meditate in 1999 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while in college studying physics and mathematics. \nHe has been working in the Dublin Buddhist Centre since 2003 and was ordained in 2007. He leads many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. \nSuitable for: Anyone who has been practising with the Dublin Buddhist Centre for six months or longer. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€80 waged\n€45 concession\n\nA €40 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \nCancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nThe Brahma Viharas\, often translated as the “four immeasurables” or “divine abodes\,” are core heart teachings in Buddhism. These are: \n\nMetta: Loving-kindness or unconditional friendliness\nKaruna: Compassion\, the wish to alleviate suffering\nMudita: Sympathetic joy in the happiness of others\nUpekkha: Equanimity or balanced awareness\n\nOn this day retreat\, Vajrashura will be exploring the timeless teachings of the Brahma Viharas\, which offer an enduring path to peace\, compassion and inner stability. \nWhen\nSaturday 12th September 2026\, 10am – 4.30pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n\nA deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings on the Buddhist teachings of the brahma viharas.\nConnection with meaning in your life.\nAn opportunity to engage with the great mysteries of reality.\nA chance to practice with others in a supportive environment.\n\n\n \nVajrashura\nVajrashura learned to meditate in 1999 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while in college studying physics and mathematics. \nHe has been working in the Dublin Buddhist Centre since 2003 and was ordained in 2007. He leads many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. \nSuitable for: Anyone who has been practising with the Dublin Buddhist Centre for six months or longer. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€80 waged\n€45 concession\n\nA €40 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \nCancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nBOOK NOW \nLocation: Dublin Buddhist Centre\nAddress:\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner \nJames Joyce Street\,\nDublin\nD01 N5H6\nIreland\n+ Google Map \nPhone:\n\n(01) 817 8933 \nView Venue Website \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nMeditate Effectively – Weekend Retreat \n\nFundamentos de Meditação – Mini-Retiro Urbano \n\n\nSEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/brahmaviharas-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\, Unit 5\, Liberty Corner\, James Joyce Street\, Dublin\, D01 N5H6\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events for Sangha Regulars,Going Deeper in Buddhism,Going Deeper in Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/drz-__-CK7rdTauhDE-unsplash-Edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260913T163000 DTSTAMP:20260601T144217Z CREATED:20260601T142745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T144217Z UID:11820-1789293600-1789317000@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Fundamentos de Meditação - Mini-Retiro Urbano DESCRIPTION:Fundamentos de Meditação\nMini-Retiro Urbano\nDomingo\, 13 de setembro de 2026\, das 10h às 16h30 \nCom Majupriya \n \n O que será explorado?\n \n \n Quando e onde?\n \n \n O que as pessoas mais gostam\n \n \n Cronograma do dia\n \n \n Instrutor do Evento\n \n \n Para quem é este evento\n \n \n Informações de inscrição\n \n \n Termos e Condições de Inscrição\n \nA meditação é um meio para transformar a mente. Ela nos ajuda a mudar a forma como nos relacionamos com nós mesmos e com o mundo ao nosso redor. \nAs técnicas de meditação budista oferecem uma maneira de incentivar e desenvolver estados mentais positivos\, como calma\, clareza\, positividade emocional e uma visão mais profunda da verdadeira natureza das coisas. \nNeste dia de introdução\, serão ensinadas as meditações de Atenção Plena na Respiração e de Desenvolvimento da Gentileza Amorosa (Metta Bhavana). O programa será ideal como introdução para quem é iniciante na meditação\, ou como um revorante retiro de um dia para quem deseja fortalecer sua prática. \nQuando\nDomingo\, 13 de setembro de 2026\, das 10h às 16h30 \nOnde\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nPerguntamos aos participantes de retiros anteriores quais foram os pontos altos para eles. Eles responderam: \n• Conhecer outras pessoas • A meditação e o efeito que ela tem na mente• A chance de refletir mais sobre as coisas \nManhã10h00 Chegada e Check-in10h15 Introdução à Meditação10h30 Escaneamento corporal guiado 10h45 Discussão11h00 Intervalo – coffee break11h15 Introdução à Atenção Plena na Respiração11h40 Meditação guiada e discussão12h00 Preparação\, inspiração e prática de “Apenas Sentar”12h30 Meditação guiada e discussão \nAlmoçoComeça às 13h. Incentivamos os participantes a trazerem comida vegetariana ou vegana para compartilhar\, pois esta pode ser uma ótima maneira de passar um tempo juntos\, conversar e criar conexões com outros meditadores. \nNo entanto\, também há muitas lojas e cafés por perto\, caso você queira comprar comida para compartilhar no dia ou almoçar sozinho. \nTarde14h15 Meditação caminhando com atenção plena14h30 O Desenvolvimento da Gentileza Amorosa15h00 Meditação guiada e discussão15h40 Lidando com distrações16h00 Meditação guiada e discussão16h20 Mantendo sua prática em casa16h30 Encerramento \n \nManjupriya\nManjupriya é um irlandês\, físico de formação\, que recebeu sua ordenação em 1999 e desde então tem se dedicado às atividades budistas. Ele se mudou para o Brasil em 2002 e nos últimos 24 anos tem ministrado retiros\, cursos\, oficinas e palestras\, estabelecendo uma comunidade de praticantes no país — especialmente na região de São Paulo. Agora que tem o apoio de outros ordenados no Brasil\, Manjupriya pode passar mais tempo na Irlanda. Fluente em português (ainda que com um sotaque levemente irlandês!)\, sua paixão é juntar pessoas com mentes abertas e curiosas para investigar em grupo a linda e antiga arte de estabelecer e cultivar uma prática de meditação. \nAdequado para:• Iniciantes que querem aprender a meditar do zero.• Meditadores com alguma experiência que desejam renovar sua prática. \nPreço\nTrabalhamos com preços escalonados\, dependendo das condições financeiras. \n• €80 (com renda/empregado)• €45 (baixa renda / desempregado / estudante) \nUm valor de €40 por pessoa deste pagamento funciona como depósito e não é reembolsável sob nenhuma circunstância. \nSe você desejar cancelar ou transferir uma inscrição\, por favor nos avise o quanto antes pelo e-mail info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \n   \nCancelamento• Se você desejar cancelar sua vaga até sete dias antes do início do evento\, será oferecido o reembolso total menos o valor do depósito.• Se o cancelamento ocorrer dentro dos sete dias anteriores ao início do evento\, não haverá reembolso disponível. \nTransferências• Há possibilidade de transferir sua vaga para outro evento desde que sejamos avisados com antecedência suficiente (pelo menos quatro dias antes do início do evento agendado) e se houver vagas disponíveis no evento alternativo.• Se o evento para o qual você deseja se transferir custar mais do que a sua inscrição original\, você precisará pagar a diferença no momento da transferência para garantir sua vaga.• Nós reembolsaremos a diferença se o evento para o qual você deseja se transferir custar menos do que a inscrição original.• Nós transferiremos uma inscrição apenas uma vez\, e nenhuma transferência será possível após o início do evento. \nA meditação é um meio para transformar a mente. Ela nos ajuda a mudar a forma como nos relacionamos com nós mesmos e com o mundo ao nosso redor. \nAs técnicas de meditação budista oferecem uma maneira de incentivar e desenvolver estados mentais positivos\, como calma\, clareza\, positividade emocional e uma visão mais profunda da verdadeira natureza das coisas. \nNeste dia de introdução\, serão ensinadas as meditações de Atenção Plena na Respiração e de Desenvolvimento da Gentileza Amorosa (Metta Bhavana). O programa será ideal como introdução para quem é iniciante na meditação\, ou como um revorante retiro de um dia para quem deseja fortalecer sua prática. \nQuando\nDomingo\, 13 de setembro de 2026\, das 10h às 16h30 \nOnde\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nPerguntamos aos participantes de retiros anteriores quais foram os pontos altos para eles. Eles responderam: \n• Conhecer outras pessoas • A meditação e o efeito que ela tem na mente• A chance de refletir mais sobre as coisas \nManhã10h00 Chegada e Check-in10h15 Introdução à Meditação10h30 Escaneamento corporal guiado 10h45 Discussão11h00 Intervalo – coffee break11h15 Introdução à Atenção Plena na Respiração11h40 Meditação guiada e discussão12h00 Preparação\, inspiração e prática de “Apenas Sentar”12h30 Meditação guiada e discussão \nAlmoçoComeça às 13h. Incentivamos os participantes a trazerem comida vegetariana ou vegana para compartilhar\, pois esta pode ser uma ótima maneira de passar um tempo juntos\, conversar e criar conexões com outros meditadores. \nNo entanto\, também há muitas lojas e cafés por perto\, caso você queira comprar comida para compartilhar no dia ou almoçar sozinho. \nTarde14h15 Meditação caminhando com atenção plena14h30 O Desenvolvimento da Gentileza Amorosa15h00 Meditação guiada e discussão15h40 Lidando com distrações16h00 Meditação guiada e discussão16h20 Mantendo sua prática em casa16h30 Encerramento \n \nManjupriya\nManjupriya é um irlandês\, físico de formação\, que recebeu sua ordenação em 1999 e desde então tem se dedicado às atividades budistas. Ele se mudou para o Brasil em 2002 e nos últimos 24 anos tem ministrado retiros\, cursos\, oficinas e palestras\, estabelecendo uma comunidade de praticantes no país — especialmente na região de São Paulo. Agora que tem o apoio de outros ordenados no Brasil\, Manjupriya pode passar mais tempo na Irlanda. Fluente em português (ainda que com um sotaque levemente irlandês!)\, sua paixão é juntar pessoas com mentes abertas e curiosas para investigar em grupo a linda e antiga arte de estabelecer e cultivar uma prática de meditação. \nAdequado para:• Iniciantes que querem aprender a meditar do zero.• Meditadores com alguma experiência que desejam renovar sua prática. \nPreço\nTrabalhamos com preços escalonados\, dependendo das condições financeiras. \n• €80 (com renda/empregado)• €45 (baixa renda / desempregado / estudante) \nUm valor de €40 por pessoa deste pagamento funciona como depósito e não é reembolsável sob nenhuma circunstância. \nSe você desejar cancelar ou transferir uma inscrição\, por favor nos avise o quanto antes pelo e-mail info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \n   \nCancelamento• Se você desejar cancelar sua vaga até sete dias antes do início do evento\, será oferecido o reembolso total menos o valor do depósito.• Se o cancelamento ocorrer dentro dos sete dias anteriores ao início do evento\, não haverá reembolso disponível. \nTransferências• Há possibilidade de transferir sua vaga para outro evento desde que sejamos avisados com antecedência suficiente (pelo menos quatro dias antes do início do evento agendado) e se houver vagas disponíveis no evento alternativo.• Se o evento para o qual você deseja se transferir custar mais do que a sua inscrição original\, você precisará pagar a diferença no momento da transferência para garantir sua vaga.• Nós reembolsaremos a diferença se o evento para o qual você deseja se transferir custar menos do que a inscrição original.• Nós transferiremos uma inscrição apenas uma vez\, e nenhuma transferência será possível após o início do evento. \n Inscreva-se Agora \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5 Liberty Corner\, James Joyce St.\n \n Dublin\,\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Meditate Effectively – Weekend Retreat \n\n\n \n September Sangha Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-day-retreat-sept/ 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/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-09-13th-Fundamentos-de-Meditacao-WEBSITE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260917T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260917T214500 DTSTAMP:20260616T161708Z CREATED:20260616T161501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T161708Z UID:11876-1789673400-1789681500@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:The Journey and the Guide - Eight Week Buddhism Course DESCRIPTION:The Journey and the Guide\nEight-Week Buddhism Course\nStarts Thursday 17th September 2026\, 7.30pm – 9.45pm \nLed by Vajrashura \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n What’s covered on the 8 weeks\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n The Course Leader\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nHow do we make the most of life? We all want to live a valuable and fulfilling life. We want our life to be our own\, not predictable\, boring or mapped out by others. \nIt is this kind of problem that the Buddha sought to solve\, firstly in his own life and then\, after Enlightenment\, in his teaching. \nOn this eight-week course you’ll be guided by the Buddha’s vision in an exploration of the fundamental issues of life\, facing up to them\, finding a way of overcoming them\, and uncovering your human potential. \nWe begin by cultivating a ‘fit’ mind\, as fitness is important for any journey. Then we permeate it with positive emotion\, so that we can face into challenges on the way. Then there is ‘spiritual death’ – letting go or going beyond that which restricts us. Finally\, we come to ‘spiritual rebirth’\, experiencing more and more what it is like to have a ‘Buddha mind’.  \nParticipants will receive Maitreyabandhu’s book The Journey and the Guide as part of the course. \n  \nOver the eight weeks we will cover: \n\nWeek 1: Introducing the Journey and the Guide.\nWeek 2: Supports for a ‘Fit Mind’.\nWeek 3: Positive Emotion: The Stage of Action.\nWeek 4: Positive Emotion: Other People.\nWeek 5: Spiritual Death.\nWeek 6: The View that Creates Itself.\nWeek 7: Spiritual Rebirth and Imagination.\nWeek 8: Shraddha: Imagination Looking Up.\n\n  \nWhen\nStarts Thursday 17th September 2026\, 7.30pm – 9.45pm | For eight weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nVajrashura started practicing yoga and learnt to meditate while in university doing a Masters in High Performance Computing. He has worked as part of the Centre Team since 2002 and in 2007 he joined the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nSince ordination\, he’s been one of the DBC’s main teachers\, leading many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. \nThis course is for anyone who wants to engage with a deeper understanding and practice of Buddhism. \nYou don’t have to be a Buddhist to gain from this course; you don’t have to be particularly ‘spiritual’. All you need is curiosity\, a desire to learn\, and a willingness to put what you learn into practice. \n  \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€175 waged€150 low-waged€95 unwaged€80 for under-25s \n  A €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nHow do we make the most of life? We all want to live a valuable and fulfilling life. We want our life to be our own\, not predictable\, boring or mapped out by others. \nIt is this kind of problem that the Buddha sought to solve\, firstly in his own life and then\, after Enlightenment\, in his teaching. \nhttps://youtube.com/shorts/4OgyU_Jd_PY \nOn this eight-week course you’ll be guided by the Buddha’s vision in an exploration of the fundamental issues of life\, facing up to them\, finding a way of overcoming them\, and uncovering your human potential. \nWe begin by cultivating a ‘fit’ mind\, as fitness is important for any journey. Then we permeate it with positive emotion\, so that we can face into challenges on the way. Then there is ‘spiritual death’ – letting go or going beyond that which restricts us. Finally\, we come to ‘spiritual rebirth’\, experiencing more and more what it is like to have a ‘Buddha mind’.  \nParticipants will receive Maitreyabandhu’s book The Journey and the Guide as part of the course. \n  \nOver the eight weeks we will cover: \n\nWeek 1: Introducing the Journey and the Guide.\nWeek 2: Supports for a ‘Fit Mind’.\nWeek 3: Positive Emotion: The Stage of Action.\nWeek 4: Positive Emotion: Other People.\nWeek 5: Spiritual Death.\nWeek 6: The View that Creates Itself.\nWeek 7: Spiritual Rebirth and Imagination.\nWeek 8: Shraddha: Imagination Looking Up.\n\n  \nWhen\nStarts Thursday 17th September 2026\, 7.30pm – 9.45pm | For eight weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nVajrashura started practicing yoga and learnt to meditate while in university doing a Masters in High Performance Computing. He has worked as part of the Centre Team since 2002 and in 2007 he joined the Triratna Buddhist Order. \nSince ordination\, he’s been one of the DBC’s main teachers\, leading many courses\, retreats\, and events each year\, and is concerned with helping people go more deeply into meditation and Buddhism. \nThis course is for anyone who wants to engage with a deeper understanding and practice of Buddhism. \nYou don’t have to be a Buddhist to gain from this course; you don’t have to be particularly ‘spiritual’. All you need is curiosity\, a desire to learn\, and a willingness to put what you learn into practice. \n  \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€175 waged€150 low-waged€95 unwaged€80 for under-25s \n A €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n Book Now \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Fundamentos de Meditação – Mini-Retiro Urbano \n\n\n \n September Sangha Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/the-journey-and-the-guide/ 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:20260921T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T204500 DTSTAMP:20260623T102116Z CREATED:20260623T101758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T102116Z UID:11896-1790015400-1790023500@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Meditation Essentials - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Meditation Essentials Course\nA Five-Week Introduction to Mindfulnessand Loving-Kindness Meditation Course\nStarts Monday 21st September 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.45pm \nLed by Rijumuni and Prajnamayi \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n What’s covered on the 5 weeks\n \n \n When and Where\n \n \n Course Leaders\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking Information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. \nOn this course we teach two meditation techniques\, which consist of simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and were originally taught by the Buddha himself. They complement each other and can be learned by anyone\, and you don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them! \nFor more on meditation\, mindfulness and loving-kindness\, see our meditation page. \nOver the five weeks we will cover:\n\n\nMeditation & Mindfulness \n\nWhat is Meditation?\nIntroduction to Mindfulness\nMeditation Posture\nThe Mindfulness of Breathing\n\n\n\nExploring Aspects of Mindfulness\n\nThe Development of Loving-Kindness\n\nWorking with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption\n\nTaking Meditation into the World\n\nMindfulness and Loving-Kindness off the Cushion\nContinuing your Practice after the Course\n\n\n\nWhen\nStarts Monday 21st September 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.45pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nRijumuni\nRijumuni learned to meditate in 2002\, having come across the Dublin Buddhist Centre more by accident\, than by design. He was Ordained in 2017\, most likely the first Buddhist to have been ordained in the island of Ireland. \n \n \nPrajnamayi\nPrajnamayi was ordained in 2017 and has been meditating for many years. She is also trained in yoga\, reiki and stress management. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning how to practice Buddhist Meditation. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \n A €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nMeditation is a means of transforming the mind. It helps us change the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. \nOn this course we teach two meditation techniques\, which consist of simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and were originally taught by the Buddha himself. They complement each other and can be learned by anyone\, and you don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them! \nFor more on meditation\, mindfulness and loving-kindness\, see our meditation page. \nOver the five weeks we will cover:\n\n\nMeditation & Mindfulness \n\nWhat is Meditation?\nIntroduction to Mindfulness\nMeditation Posture\nThe Mindfulness of Breathing\n\n\n\nExploring Aspects of Mindfulness\n\nThe Development of Loving-Kindness\n\nWorking with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption\n\nTaking Meditation into the World\n\nMindfulness and Loving-Kindness off the Cushion\nContinuing your Practice after the Course\n\n\n\nWhen\nStarts Monday 21st September 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.45pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nRijumuni\nRijumuni learned to meditate in 2002\, having come across the Dublin Buddhist Centre more by accident\, than by design. He was Ordained in 2017\, most likely the first Buddhist to have been ordained in the island of Ireland. \n \n \nPrajnamayi\nPrajnamayi was ordained in 2017 and has been meditating for many years. She is also trained in yoga\, reiki and stress management. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning how to practice Buddhist Meditation. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \nA €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n Book Now \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 The Journey and the Guide – Eight Week Buddhism Course \n\n\n \n September Sangha Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/meditation-essentials-september-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,Mindfulness Events and Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-design7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260708T122446Z CREATED:20260210T153550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T122446Z UID:10976-1790208000-1790553599@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:September Sangha Retreat DESCRIPTION:September Sangha Retreat\n3 Nights\, Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September 2026 \nLed by Vajrashura and Subhadramati \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leaders\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Accommodation\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \n“A retreat involves a number of people going to a beautiful\, quiet place in the country for a weekend\, or a week\, or a month… Except for taking turns at cooking\, washing dishes\, or perhaps some gardening\, the participants do not work. Instead they meditate perhaps three or four times a day\, they chant together\, they take part in pujas\, they listen to talks\, and they have discussions or study Buddhist texts. In other words\, for a time the conditions under which people live are changed; they are provided with conditions that are more conducive to personal development. And in these improved conditions\, people change.” Sangharakshita\, Complete Works\, Vol. 11. \nJoin us for a long weekend retreat at Shubha Vihara\, the abode of beauty –  where we will experience the life-changing nature of retreats through talks\, reflections\, meditations\, ritual\, silence and friendship. \nTheme to be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nFriday 25th to Sunday 27th September 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars and people who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \nVajrashura\n \nSubhadramati\n The retreat will be led by Vajrashura and Subhadramati \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€340 waged\n€300 low-waged\n€240 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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 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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n“A retreat involves a number of people going to a beautiful\, quiet place in the country for a weekend\, or a week\, or a month… Except for taking turns at cooking\, washing dishes\, or perhaps some gardening\, the participants do not work. Instead they meditate perhaps three or four times a day\, they chant together\, they take part in pujas\, they listen to talks\, and they have discussions or study Buddhist texts. In other words\, for a time the conditions under which people live are changed; they are provided with conditions that are more conducive to personal development. And in these improved conditions\, people change.” Sangharakshita\, Complete Works\, Vol. 11. \nJoin us for a long weekend retreat at Shubha Vihara\, the abode of beauty –  where we will experience the life-changing nature of retreats through talks\, reflections\, meditations\, ritual\, silence and friendship. \nTheme to be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nFriday 25th to Sunday 27th September 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars and people who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \nVajrashura\n \nSubhadramati\n The retreat will be led by Vajrashura and Subhadramati \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€340 waged\n€300 low-waged\n€240 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nA €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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Meditation Essentials – Five Week Course \n\n\n \n Sailing the Worldly Winds – Five Week Buddhism Course \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/september-sangha-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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/2026/02/katie-moum-DLNoV-SFQ-U-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261007T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261007T213000 DTSTAMP:20260626T145624Z CREATED:20260626T144644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T145624Z UID:11908-1791400500-1791408600@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Sailing the Worldly Winds - Five Week Buddhism Course DESCRIPTION:Sailing the Worldly Winds\nFive Week Buddhism Course\nStarts Wednesday 7th October 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm \nLed by Varabandhu and Satyaprapta \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and Where\n \n \n The Course Leaders\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking Information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nThe Buddha’s teaching of the eight worldly winds describes how we are buffeted about while trying to make our way in the world. \nTossed about by these winds – gain and loss\, praise and blame\, pleasure and pain\, fame and disrepute – it is easy to lose all direction\, confidence\, and sense of purpose. \nThe Buddha had clear guidance on how to rise above these ‘worldly winds’ – facing them uncompromisingly\, and entering through the ‘doorways to freedom’ that allow us to become equanimous in the face of them. \nAnd when we do this and are no longer at the mercy of the worldly winds\, we are more able to live in tune with life’s deepest meaning. \nWhen\nStarts Wednesday 7th October 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nVarabandhu first came through the doors of the Dublin Buddhist Centre in March 2012 to learn to meditate as a response to suffering. He soon found that regularly practicing meditation positively transformed his mind and his life and in 2014 he became a committed Buddhist. Seven years later he deepened that commitment by being ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Varabandhu has been leading meditation courses\, Buddhist study and retreats since 2021. \n \n \nSatyaprapta first came to the DBC back in 2006 and has been meditating ever since. He was ordained in 2024 and given the name Satyaprapta which means ‘He who is accomplished in the Truth.’Satyaprapta works as a German Translator and volunteers at the DBC on the Support Team and Shubha Vihara Fundraising Team. \nSuitable for:  This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Buddhism and how to effectively navigate through the storms of life. \nCostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \n A €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nThe Buddha’s teaching of the eight worldly winds describes how we are buffeted about while trying to make our way in the world. \nTossed about by these winds – gain and loss\, praise and blame\, pleasure and pain\, fame and disrepute – it is easy to lose all direction\, confidence\, and sense of purpose. \nThe Buddha had clear guidance on how to rise above these ‘worldly winds’ – facing them uncompromisingly\, and entering through the ‘doorways to freedom’ that allow us to become equanimous in the face of them. \nAnd when we do this and are no longer at the mercy of the worldly winds\, we are more able to live in tune with life’s deepest meaning. \nWhen\nStarts Wednesday 7th October 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \nVarabandhu first came through the doors of the Dublin Buddhist Centre in March 2012 to learn to meditate as a response to suffering. He soon found that regularly practicing meditation positively transformed his mind and his life and in 2014 he became a committed Buddhist. Seven years later he deepened that commitment by being ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Varabandhu has been leading meditation courses\, Buddhist study and retreats since 2021. \n \n \nSatyaprapta first came to the DBC back in 2006 and has been meditating ever since. He was ordained in 2024 and given the name Satyaprapta which means ‘He who is accomplished in the Truth.’Satyaprapta works as a German Translator and volunteers at the DBC on the Support Team and Shubha Vihara Fundraising Team. \nSuitable for:  This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Buddhism and how to effectively navigate through the storms of life. \nCostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€150 waged€120 low-waged€90 unwaged€75 for under-25s \nA €50 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 on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org Cancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n Book Now \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 September Sangha Retreat \n\n\n \n Autumn Sangha Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS\n Book Now URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/sailing-the-worldly-winds/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTSTAMP:20260713T164314Z CREATED:20260121T215103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T164314Z UID:10816-1792713600-1793059199@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Autumn Sangha Retreat DESCRIPTION:Autumn Sangha Retreat\n3 Nights\, Friday 23rd  – Monday 26th October 2026 \nLed by Sadayasihi \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leader\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Accommodation\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \n“A retreat involves a number of people going to a beautiful\, quiet place in the country for a weekend\, or a week\, or a month… Except for taking turns at cooking\, washing dishes\, or perhaps some gardening\, the participants do not work. Instead they meditate perhaps three or four times a day\, they chant together\, they take part in pujas\, they listen to talks\, and they have discussions or study Buddhist texts. In other words\, for a time the conditions under which people live are changed; they are provided with conditions that are more conducive to personal development. And in these improved conditions\, people change.” Sangharakshita\, Complete Works\, Vol. 11. \nJoin us for a long weekend retreat at Shubha Vihara\, the abode of beauty –  where we will experience the life-changing nature of retreats through talks\, reflections\, meditations\, ritual\, silence and friendship. \nTheme to be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nFriday 23rd to Monday 26th October 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars and people who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \nSadayasihi\nThe retreat will be led by Sadayasihi. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€340 waged\n€300 low-waged\n€240 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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 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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n“A retreat involves a number of people going to a beautiful\, quiet place in the country for a weekend\, or a week\, or a month… Except for taking turns at cooking\, washing dishes\, or perhaps some gardening\, the participants do not work. Instead they meditate perhaps three or four times a day\, they chant together\, they take part in pujas\, they listen to talks\, and they have discussions or study Buddhist texts. In other words\, for a time the conditions under which people live are changed; they are provided with conditions that are more conducive to personal development. And in these improved conditions\, people change.” Sangharakshita\, Complete Works\, Vol. 11. \nJoin us for a long weekend retreat at Shubha Vihara\, the abode of beauty –  where we will experience the life-changing nature of retreats through talks\, reflections\, meditations\, ritual\, silence and friendship. \nTheme to be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nFriday 23rd to Monday 26th October 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars and people who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \nSadayasihi\nThe retreat will be led by Sadayasihi. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€340 waged\n€300 low-waged\n€240 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nA €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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Sailing the Worldly Winds – Five Week Buddhism Course \n\n\n \n Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/autumn-sangha-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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/2026/01/2026-10-23rd-Autumn-Sangha-Retreat-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260708T121705Z CREATED:20260126T123524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121705Z UID:10847-1793318400-1793577599@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation – Weekend Retreat\nA tonic for the mind and the body\nFriday 30th October – Sunday 1st November 2026 \nLed by Pavara \n \n Daily Schedule\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leader\n \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n Testimonials\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Accommodation\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nFriday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation \nSilence overnight until the start of breakfast \n  \nSaturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual \nSundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast \n6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation \nClear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n\nComplete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yoga\nYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat before\nAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions\n\n \n \nPavara\nThe retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \nThe 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. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe yoga\nThe meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nThe most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh \nIf 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 \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student \nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\nFriday 6.30pm – Dinner8pm – Introductions in shrine room and meditation \nSilence overnight until the start of breakfast \n  \nSaturday6.30am – Rise7am – Yoga9am – Breakfast11am – Meditation workshop1pm – Lunch4pm – Yoga6pm – Dinner7.30pm – Meditation with chanting and ritual \nSundaySilence overnight until the start of breakfast \n6.30am – Rise7 am – Yoga9am – Breakfast10.45am – Meditation \nClear-up\, reporting-out\, lunch\, depart \n\nComplete beginners who want to learn to meditate and do yoga\nYogis and Meditators with some experience who’ve never been on retreat before\nAnyone with an existing yoga or meditation practice who wants to go deeper in excellent conditions\n\n \n \nPavara\nThe retreat will be led by Pavara who is the resident yoga teacher at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. \nThe 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. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe yoga\nThe meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nThe most worthwhile thing I’ve done in a long time.   – Hugh \nIf 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 \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n€295 waged€260 low-waged€215 unwaged or student \nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. \nA €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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Autumn Sangha Retreat \n\n\n \n The Foundations of Buddhist Practice – Five Week Course \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-weekend-retreat-3/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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/2026/01/2026-05-15th-Yoga-Meditation-Retreat-Website-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261111T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261111T213000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150822Z CREATED:20260626T150229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150822Z UID:11921-1794424500-1794432600@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:The Foundations of Buddhist Practice - Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:The Foundations of Buddhist Practice\nA five-week course exploring the path of Buddhism and Meditation\nStarts Wednesday 11th November 2026\, 7.15pm – 9.30pm \nLed by Maitrikaya \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n The course leader\n \n \n Who is this for\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \nEmbark on a transformative journey with our five-week Buddhism and Meditation course\, designed to open the doors to a deeply fulfilling life. \nDiscover 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. \nUnveil 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. \nDive 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. \nCentral 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. \nAs 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. \nWhen\nStarts Wednesday 11th November 2026 | 7.15pm – 9.30pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \n  \nMaitrikaya \n  \nMaitrikaya first learnt to meditate over 30 years ago and first came along to the Dublin Buddhist Centre in 2004 to reconnect with his meditation practice and to explore something that was both Western and Buddhist. He was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2011. He is a regular teacher in the Centre and also organises many of our retreats. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning about Buddhism and how to meditate. Suitable for all levels of experience. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€150 waged\n€120 low-waged\n€90 unwaged\n€75 for under-25s\n\nA €50 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances.\n \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org\n \nCancellation \n\n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\n\nIf the event 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.\n\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\n\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nEmbark on a transformative journey with our five-week Buddhism and Meditation course\, designed to open the doors to a deeply fulfilling life. \nhttps://youtube.com/shorts/F7Myb06_izU?feature=share \nDiscover 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. \nUnveil 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. \nDive 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. \nCentral 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. \nAs 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. \nWhen\nStarts Wednesday 11th November 2026 | 7.15pm – 9.30pm | For 5 weeks \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist CentreUnit 5\, Liberty CornerJames Joyce StreetDublin\, D01 N5H6 \n \n \n  \nMaitrikaya \n  \nMaitrikaya first learnt to meditate over 30 years ago and first came along to the Dublin Buddhist Centre in 2004 to reconnect with his meditation practice and to explore something that was both Western and Buddhist. He was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2011. He is a regular teacher in the Centre and also organises many of our retreats. \nSuitable for: Anyone interested in learning about Buddhism and how to meditate. Suitable for all levels of experience. \nNo experience of meditation is necessary. \nIf you have done some meditation before (as most people have) you will benefit from this thorough training in the art of meditation. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€150 waged\n€120 low-waged\n€90 unwaged\n€75 for under-25s\n\nA €50 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances.\n \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org\n \nCancellation \n\n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\n\nIf the event 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.\n\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\n\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\n BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Dublin Buddhist Centre\n\n Address:\n\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\n \n James Joyce Street\,\n Dublin\n D01 N5H6\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n (01) 817 8933 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat \n\n\n \n Weekend Retreat for Women \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/the-foundations-of-buddhist-practice/ 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/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-03-18th-Foundations-of-Buddhist-Practice-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260708T121430Z CREATED:20260415T113355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121430Z UID:11452-1794528000-1794787199@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat for Women DESCRIPTION:Weekend Retreat for Women\nFriday 13th – Sunday 15th November 2026 \nLed by Atulyamitra and Sadayasihi \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and Where\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leaders\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Accommodation\n \nJoin us on this weekend retreat for women led by Atulyamitra and Sadayasihi. This retreat will be an excellent opportunity to connect with other women and to immerse yourself in ideal conditions for meditation and Dharma practice\, guided by experienced teachers. \nThe theme for the retreat will be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nFriday 13th – Sunday 15th November 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for women who have an established practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations. \n \n \nAtulyamitra learned to meditate over 30 years ago and has had a meditation practice most of her adult life. She became a committed Buddhist in 2012 and was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2018. She is now the Women’s Mitra Convenor\, meaning that she takes particular responsibility for looking after the needs of women who have made a definite commitment to the Buddhist Path. \n \n \nSadayasihi learned to meditate in 2007 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while she was training to be a solicitor\, having had an interest in Buddhism since she was a teenager. She was ordained in 2016 and is current chair of the charity that runs the DBC\, as well as leading a study group and teaching classes. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€280 waged\n€240 low-waged\n€200 unwaged or student\n\nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nJoin us on this weekend retreat for women led by Atulyamitra and Sadayasihi. This retreat will be an excellent opportunity to connect with other women and to immerse yourself in ideal conditions for meditation and Dharma practice\, guided by experienced teachers. \nThe theme for the retreat will be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nFriday 13th – Sunday 15th November 2026 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for women who have an established practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations. \n \n \nAtulyamitra learned to meditate over 30 years ago and has had a meditation practice most of her adult life. She became a committed Buddhist in 2012 and was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2018. She is now the Women’s Mitra Convenor\, meaning that she takes particular responsibility for looking after the needs of women who have made a definite commitment to the Buddhist Path. \n \n \nSadayasihi learned to meditate in 2007 in the Dublin Buddhist Centre while she was training to be a solicitor\, having had an interest in Buddhism since she was a teenager. She was ordained in 2016 and is current chair of the charity that runs the DBC\, as well as leading a study group and teaching classes. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€280 waged\n€240 low-waged\n€200 unwaged or student\n\nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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 BOOK NOW \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 The Foundations of Buddhist Practice – Five Week Course \n\n\n \n Yoga and Meditation – Day Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/weekend-retreat-for-women/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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/jpeg:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alone-clear-sky-clouds-country-738194e75dc2f7a6ee4953b8ab99405a-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124044Z CREATED:20260415T124320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T124044Z UID:11468-1795341600-1795366800@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation - Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Meditation\nDay Retreat\nSunday 22nd November 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nLed by Pavara \n\nWhat will be explored?\n\n\nWhen and where\n\n\nWhat people enjoy most\n\n\nEvent leader\n\n\nWho is this for\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\nBooking Terms & Conditions\n \nYoga is a form of physical exercise that will have positive effects on your body and mind. It is a highly effective tool to help calm the body and mind\, as well as alleviate stress\, leaving you more relaxed\, energised and calm. \nYoga gives energy\, which enables us to lead life fully and with enjoyment\, and works on lots of different levels of our being. \nBuddhist meditation techniques offer a way of encouraging and developing positive states of mind\, such as calmness\, clarity\, emotional positivity and a deeper seeing of the true nature of things. \nThe day will be an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped\, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before. \nWhen\nSunday 22nd November 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the day retreat\nThe relaxing and invigorating effects of yoga\nThe meditation and the effect it has on their mind\n\n\n \nPavara\nPavara first learnt to meditate in his late teens and came into contact with Triratna in 1994. Yoga practice has been a key aspect of his Buddhist practice since that time and he continues to teach and train within the Iyengar system of practice. \nPavara was ordained in Spain in 1999 and he is the main yoga teacher in the Centre. \nSuitable for:  \n\nAll levels of yoga experience.\nAnyone interested in meditation\, regardless of level of experience.\n\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€100 waged\n€60 low-waged / unwaged / student\n\nA €40 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \nCancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nYoga is a form of physical exercise that will have positive effects on your body and mind. It is a highly effective tool to help calm the body and mind\, as well as alleviate stress\, leaving you more relaxed\, energised and calm. \nYoga gives energy\, which enables us to lead life fully and with enjoyment\, and works on lots of different levels of our being. \nBuddhist meditation techniques offer a way of encouraging and developing positive states of mind\, such as calmness\, clarity\, emotional positivity and a deeper seeing of the true nature of things. \nThe day will be an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped\, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before. \nWhen\nSunday 22nd November 2026\, 10am – 5pm \nWhere\nDublin Buddhist Centre\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner\nJames Joyce Street\nDublin\, D01 N5H6 \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the day retreat\nThe relaxing and invigorating effects of yoga\nThe meditation and the effect it has on their mind\n\n\n \nPavara\nPavara first learnt to meditate in his late teens and came into contact with Triratna in 1994. Yoga practice has been a key aspect of his Buddhist practice since that time and he continues to teach and train within the Iyengar system of practice. \nPavara was ordained in Spain in 1999 and he is the main yoga teacher in the Centre. \nSuitable for:  \n\nAll levels of yoga experience.\nAnyone interested in meditation\, regardless of level of experience.\n\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€100 waged\n€60 low-waged / unwaged / student\n\nA €40 deposit per person of this payment is non-refundable under all circumstances. \nIf you wish to cancel or transfer a booking\, please notify us as soon as possible on info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org \nCancellation \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place seven days prior to the event starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\n\n\nIf cancellation occurs within seven days of the event starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nIt may be possible to transfer your place to another event if we are given sufficient notice (at least four days before the event is due to start) and there are places available on the alternative event.\nIf the event 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the event you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once an event has started.\n\nBOOK NOW \nLocation: Dublin Buddhist Centre\nAddress:\nUnit 5\, Liberty Corner \nJames Joyce Street\,\nDublin\nD01 N5H6\nIreland\n+ Google Map \nPhone:\n\n+353 1 817 8933 \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nYoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat \n\nWinter Sangha Retreat \n\n\nSEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-day-retreat-7/ 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:20261227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTSTAMP:20260708T121201Z CREATED:20260126T130754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121201Z UID:10850-1798329600-1799020799@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Winter Sangha Retreat DESCRIPTION:Winter Sangha Retreat\n7 Nights\, Sunday 27th December 2026  – Sunday 3rd January 2027 \nLed by Varabandhu and Sadayasihi \n \n What will be explored?\n \n \n When and where\n \n \n Who is this retreat for?\n \n \n The retreat leaders\n \n \n What people enjoy most\n \n \n The food\n \n \n How to get there\n \n \n Booking information\n \n \n Accommodation\n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions\n \n“A retreat involves a number of people going to a beautiful\, quiet place in the country for a weekend\, or a week\, or a month… Except for taking turns at cooking\, washing dishes\, or perhaps some gardening\, the participants do not work. Instead they meditate perhaps three or four times a day\, they chant together\, they take part in pujas\, they listen to talks\, and they have discussions or study Buddhist texts. In other words\, for a time the conditions under which people live are changed; they are provided with conditions that are more conducive to personal development. And in these improved conditions\, people change.” Sangharakshita\, Complete Works\, Vol. 11. \nJoin us for a week-long retreat at Shubha Vihara\, the abode of beauty –  where we will experience the life-changing nature of retreats through talks\, reflections\, meditations\, ritual\, silence and friendship. \nTheme to be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nSunday 27th December 2026 to Sunday 3rd January 2027 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars and people who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \nVarabandhu\n \n \nSadayasihi\nThe retreat will be led by Varabandhu and Sadayasihi. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€490 waged\n€445 low-waged\n€390 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. Please email info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org for the booking link. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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 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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n“A retreat involves a number of people going to a beautiful\, quiet place in the country for a weekend\, or a week\, or a month… Except for taking turns at cooking\, washing dishes\, or perhaps some gardening\, the participants do not work. Instead they meditate perhaps three or four times a day\, they chant together\, they take part in pujas\, they listen to talks\, and they have discussions or study Buddhist texts. In other words\, for a time the conditions under which people live are changed; they are provided with conditions that are more conducive to personal development. And in these improved conditions\, people change.” Sangharakshita\, Complete Works\, Vol. 11. \nJoin us for a week-long retreat at Shubha Vihara\, the abode of beauty –  where we will experience the life-changing nature of retreats through talks\, reflections\, meditations\, ritual\, silence and friendship. \nTheme to be announced closer to the time. \nWhen\nSunday 27th December 2026 to Sunday 3rd January 2027 \nWhere\nThis retreat will take place in our very own retreat centre Shubha Vihara\, in Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary. It’s approximately 2 hour’s drive from Dublin City. See below for a Google Map. \nThis retreat is for Sangha regulars and people who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \nVarabandhu\n \n \nSadayasihi\nThe retreat will be led by Varabandhu and Sadayasihi. \nWe asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: \n\nMeeting others on the retreat\nThe meditation\nThe walking meditation\nThe food\nThe chance to reflect and be in nature\n\nAll 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! \nEvery meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \nShubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. \nFor most retreats\, we organise a car-sharing list so that people travelling from the same area can connect. If you need a lift or can offer one\, simply let us know when you book. While we can’t guarantee a lift\, car sharing is often possible and is a lovely way to begin your retreat in the spirit of friendship and community. \nShubha Vihara is also accessible by public transport. The simplest route is to take a coach to Limerick and from there take Bus Éireann Route 323 to Ballina. By prior arrangement\, we can usually organise collection from Ballina\, making the final part of your journey to the retreat centre straightforward. \nCost\nWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. \n\n€490 waged\n€445 low-waged\n€390 unwaged or student\n\nYou can pay a deposit of €75 to secure your place. Please email info@dublinbuddhistcentre.org for the booking link. \nWhat to Expect\nAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. \nSharing 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. \nA €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: \n\nIf you wish to cancel your place more than 14 days prior to the retreat starting\, a full refund minus the deposit will be offered.\nIf cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat starting no refund will be available.\n\nTransfers \n\nAt 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.\n14 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.\nIf 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.\nWe will refund the difference if the residential retreat you wish to transfer to costs less than the original booking.\nWe will only transfer a booking once and no transfer will be possible once a residential retreat has started.\n\n Email for Booking Link \n\n Location: Shubha Vihara\n\n Address:\n\nBallycorrigan\n \n Ballina\,\n Co. Tipperary\n V94 9P38\n Ireland\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n Phone:\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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 Yoga and Meditation – Day Retreat \n\n\n\n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/winter-sangha-retreat/ LOCATION:Location: Shubha Vihara\, Ballycorrigan\, Ballina\, Co. Tipperary\, V94 9P38\, 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/2025/06/2025-12-28th-Winter-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR