Weekend Retreat for Men
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026
Led by Dharmapriya with Pavara
Join us on this weekend retreat for men led by the inimitable Dharmapriya. This retreat will be an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in ideal conditions for meditation and Dharma practice, guided by a deeply experienced Buddhist practitioner.
Living in Berlin, Dharmapriya is a well-known teacher of both Buddhism and Iyengar Yoga, and travels widely to Triratna Buddhist centres across the world—including the United States, Mexico, and of course Ireland.
When
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026
Where
This 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.
This retreat is for men who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices.
Dharmapriya is part of the Berlin Sangha and is a well-known yoga teacher, teaching Iyengar yoga all over the world. He also has ordained a number of men and is a stimulating giver of Dharma talks.
Pavara 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. He is the main yoga teacher in the Centre.
We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered:
All dishes are vegan, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling!
Every meal is cooked from scratch, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats.
Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre.
There is usually there an opportunity to car pool, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts, let us know on the booking form.
Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip.
Cost
We do tiered pricing, depending on the circumstances.
- €280 waged
- €240 low-waged
- €200 unwaged or student
What to Expect
All bedrooms are shared with fellow participants, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue.
Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others, fostering a quiet sense of connection, mutual support, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity, awareness of others, and compassion.