BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dublin Buddhist Centre - ECPv6.16.3//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTSTAMP:20260609T192631 CREATED:20260121T105204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T120408Z UID:10797-1782432000-1782691199@dublinbuddhistcentre.org SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat for Men with Dharmapriya DESCRIPTION:Weekend Retreat for Men \n \n \n \n The Sutta Nipata \n \n \n \n Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026 \n \n \n \n Led by Dharmapriya with Pavara \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What will be explored? \n \n \n \n When and Where \n \n \n \n Who is this retreat for? \n \n \n \n The retreat leaders \n \n \n \n What people enjoy most \n \n \n \n The food \n \n \n \n How to get there \n \n \n \n Booking information \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on this weekend retreat for men led by the inimitable and wonderful Dharmapriya. This retreat will be an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in ideal conditions\, with other men\, for meditation and Dharma practice\, guided by a deeply experienced Buddhist practitioner. The theme will be The Sutta Nipata – some of the oldest and most profound texts in the Buddhist tradition. They are communications from a freshly Enlightened Buddha\, living as a homeless shaman in the jungles of India\, and are like lightening strikes of awakening for those who have the courage to listen! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n WhenFriday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026 WhereThis 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n This retreat is for men who have a meditation practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We asked previous retreat participants what the highlights were for them. They answered: Meeting others on the retreatThe meditationThe foodThe chance to reflect \n \n \n \n \n \n All dishes are vegan\, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve astounded by many omnivores on our retreats who admitted they had no idea vegan food could be so tasty and filling! Every meal is cooked from scratch\, and there is always enough for second helpings. No one ever goes hungry on our retreats. \n \n \n \n \n \n Shubha Vihara is an approximately 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Dublin City Centre. There is usually there an opportunity to car pool\, subject to availability. If you can offer lifts\, let us know on the booking form. Buses can be taken to Limerick (UL) and then Ballina where pickups can be arranged. You can also get the train to a nearby town (Birdhill) and a taxi for the rest of the trip. \n \n \n \n \n \n CostWe do tiered pricing\, depending on the circumstances. €280 waged€240 low-waged€200 unwaged or student \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to ExpectAll bedrooms are shared with fellow participants\, typically with three to five retreatants per room. There are no single rooms at this venue. Sharing a room is a meaningful aspect of the retreat. Many find it enriching to live simply alongside others\, fostering a quiet sense of connection\, mutual support\, and community. This spirit of shared living reflects some key elements of Buddhist practice — simplicity\, awareness of others\, and compassion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Shubha Vihara\n \n Address:\n \n\nBallycorrigan\n \n \n Ballina\,\n\n Co. Tipperary\n\n V94 9P38\n\n Ireland\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path - Six Week Buddhism Course \n\n\n \n \n Alternative Friday Night - An Under-30 Event \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n SEE ALL EVENTS URL:https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/weekend-retreat-for-men-with-dharmapriya/ 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/2026/01/2026-06-26th-Mens-retreat.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR