The Irish Sangha Trust (IST) was established in 2011 to support and foster teaching and meditation practice in the Theravada Buddhist tradition in Ireland. The Irish Sangha Trust is non-profit Buddhist organization, entirely dependent on the generosity of the public for voluntary donations.
Our annual schedule includes regular workshops, retreats and meditation sittings. Events are open to everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners. We welcome you to join our spiritual friends network and experience the profound benefits of meditation practice.
Welcome to Irish Sangha Trust
Summer Retreat:
Being Present With What is...
Sr. Ajahn Metta, Senior Nun at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK.
Being mindful in everyday life brings a richness and calmness to our experience. It is a skill that everyone can learn. This weekend is to explore the theory and practise of mindfulness in a supportive small group, led by an experienced English-speaking monastic teacher.
Dates: SAT 14th JULY - SUN 15TH JULY 2012, 9.30am – 5pm.
Please click here for more information and register.
Retreat with Ajahn Amaro, Abbot, Amaravati Monastery, London.
A Day of Insight Teachings with Ajahn Amaro, Sunday 20th May 9.15 am – 5.30pm at Teach na Tuisceana, Ballinacourty, Clarinbridge, Co.Galway. For booking contact Frances O'Driscoll at 085-1410535 or teachnat@gmail.com
'Friends on the path' Meditation Sits:
We at the Irish Sangha Trust host regular meditation sits for "Friends on the Path", where you can get to know like-minded people and make spiritual friends on the path. These events provide an opportunity for both beginners and regular meditators to meet and share ideas and experience with each other. A sit involving a Dharma talk, discussion and guided meditation lasts about 2 hours, followed by a shared vegetarian lunch. Group meditation sits are very supportive and helpful in establishing and maintaining a regular meditation practice. Please sign up for our mailing list to be notified of upcoming meditation sits and other IST events.
Next Meditation sit will be on Saturday 9th June 2012. To book a place please contact info@irishsanghatrust.ie.
Fee: free
Sunday School for Kids:
The Irish Sangha Trust has been invited to initiate a Buddhist Sunday School for children. It is envisaged that the school will begin in June 2012, depending on demand. For more information, please mail info@irishsanghatrust.ie.
Basics of Buddhism & Mind Culture courses
The Irish Sangha Trust in collaboration with the Damrivi Foundation offers courses on the Basic Teachings of Buddhism and Mind Culture.
Basic Teachings of Buddhism: This course is covers the basic teachings of Buddhism, in accordance with the Theravada tradition which is the oldest extant school of Buddhism.
Mind Culture: Thiscourse will give you the theoretical background to developing the mind. It presents the true nature of the mind and a spectrum of meditation practises available in the Theravada tradition. Duration of each course is 4 months. For more information, please write to info@irishsanghatrust.ie and/or to damrivi@sltnet.lk........More information
