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.
Completed Events
Evening Dhamma talk and Meditation-Venerable AmaranathoThe evening will focus on the practice of meditation and a talk on Dhamma. The workshop will be led by Venerable Amaranatho. If interested in attending please let us know at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Date: Wed 20th March 2013
Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Venue: New Acropolis, 34, Lennox St, Portobello, Dublin 8.
Fee: €10 (cover the costs of the evening)
Booking:
To make a secure online booking please click here
Teacher: Venerable Amaranatho
Venerable Amaranatho was born in England and brought up in the Jewish faith, but in his late teens had severe doubts about the faith and left all religion behind to work within the computer industry. After time spent travelling the world and learning about meditation, he took the decision to become a monk in 2000 and resided and trained at Amaravati Monastery near Hemel Hempstead for eleven years. He now lives as a alms mendicant
He leads residential family, young people and creative retreats for adults at
the retreat center at Amaravati (www.family.amaravati.org ), in Ireland, Malaysia,
Bali and Australia. These events are based on co-exploration, creativity, fun and
a willingness to honestly look at oneself. The main emphasis is on a
contemplative or reflective attitude towards understanding who we are. This is
based on accepting or welcoming the way life is and allowing our natural wisdom
to arise. He recently started to run Jewish Buddhist meditation retreats in
London, Gardening retreats at www.oakcroft.org.uk and mens retreats.
Ven Amaranatho has also trained in Source Process Breathwork, where the breath is used for healing life-limiting decisions made since we took our first inhalation (http://binnieadansby.com/ and http://www.fatherstobe.org/). He is also deeply influenced by Ken Wilber's integral approach and shadow work.His teachings are based on accepting and welcoming the way life is and allowing our natural wisdom to arise.
You can find more information about his practice and influence here
Date Completed : 19.30-21.30 Wed March 20th, 2013
Insight Meditation Retreat- Ven Yasavati Sayalay
Vipassana (Insight), which means to see things as they really are, is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. Through direct experience, the nature of how one grows or regresses, how one produces suffering or frees oneself from suffering is understood. Life becomes characterised by increased awareness, non-delusion, self-control and peace.
Date: SAT 2ND MARCH - SUN 3RD MARCH 2013
Venue: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6. To see the map click here.
Time: 10am - 5pm
Please bring some food for a shared vegetarian lunch on both days.
Places
are limited, early booking is essential.
Refreshments, CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
INFORMATION FOR REGISTRATION
-Please complete
the form by clicking the REGISTER button below or click HERE to make an online booking for
the mindfulness meditation retreat. Your booking process is not complete until
you have made the registration payment on the following page.
-Registration Fee: €20 for one day, €30 for 2 days. Concession for children is
€10. Please contact us if you wish to to bring your child/ren along.
-Please specify the date that you wish to attend on the online booking form,
if you wish to attend only one date. It is strongly recommended to attend both
days.
-We also accept Cheques, Bank draft, Money order, Postal order, Bank transfer,
Direct bank deposit, and Cash paid in person. To explore these options please
contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Date Completed : 10am- 5.00pm, Sat March 2nd- Sun March 3rd, 2013
Dhamma Discussion Day - Ven Yasavati Sayalay
Theme: Meditation and Dhamma Discussion Day
Dates: SUN 24TH FEB 2013, 10am – 5pm, with a break for shared vegetarian lunch. If you wish to join in for lunch, please bring some vegetarian food to share
Venue: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6. To see the map click here
Contact: info@irishsanghatrust.ie or 087 2877837.
Everyone is invited to participate in this unique day with Sr Yasavati, beginning at 10am and ending at 5.00 pm. The day will include meditation, Dhamma talk and Dhamma discussion by led Ven Yasavati Sayalay.
REGISTRATION
FEE: Donation basis
You are welcome to invite
your friends or colleagues to join us and discuss
Dhamma together. Please book for each person indivudually, as place are limited.
Methods of registration
1. Online
Please complete the form by
clicking the REGISTER button below to make an online
booking for the Dhamma discussion day.
2. By Email
Please send us an email to info@irishsanghatrust.ie including your name and contact number.
3. By Post
Please send us your registration request by post including your name and contact number to the IST, c/o Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
Refreshments, CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
For more information, please contactinfo@irishsanghatrust.ieRefreshments, CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
Sister Yasavati Sayalay was ordained in Pa Auk Tawya Meditation Center, Myanmar in 2004, under the 3rd Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, U Acinna, as a ten precepts nun. Sis. Yasavati is currently based in Germany and will remain in Europe for the next few years, learning and sharing the Dhamma.
Date Completed : 10am- 5.00pm Sun Feb 25th, 2013
Dhamma Desana & Bhavana Sept 2012 (In Sinhalese)
This day-long retreat will mainly consist of
practice of meditation, Dhamma discussion and puja. The retreat will be led by
Ven Ella Kusalagnana from Mahamewnava Monastery, Germany. If interested in
attending please let us know at info@irishsanghatrust.ie (Registration:
By email and/or phone call only).
Dates: SAT 29TH SEPT 2012, 9.30am – 5pm.
9.30am-11.30
Opening homage, Dhamma Desana (Sermon)
11.30am-1pm Lunch break
1pm-3.00pm Dhamma Discussion and meditation
3.00pm-3.30pm Tea break
3.30pm-4.30pm-
Dhamma Desana (Sermon) and closing homage
NEW VENUE: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
Fee: FreeYou are welcome to attend for the whole day or half of the day.
Refreshments will be provided. The room is heated but you may like to bring a blanket for your own use during the sit.
This
program is funded by the Irish Sangha Trust. The aim of the Irish
Sangha Trust is to foster Theravada Buddhist teaching and meditation
practice within Ireland. We are a non-profit Buddhist organisation,
funded entirely by voluntary donations.
Donations for teaching accepted. Places are limited, early booking is essential.
Click here to view and/or download flyerPlease bring some vegetarian lunch for sharing. You are welcome to bring along friends and family who are interested to join us.
Registration: By email and/or phone call only
E: info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Nalin 085 8322840
Pei Ching 087 9055487
Maeve 087 2877837
Date Completed : Sat 29th September, 2012
Guided Meditation and Dhamma Talk
Ven Ajahn Karuniko
The evening will focus on practice of meditation and a talk on Dhamma. The workshop will be led by Ven Ajahn Karuniko from Cittaviveka Monastery, London and it is free of charge. If interested in attending please let us know by info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Date 18th Sept 2012
Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Venue: The Merrion Cricket Club, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Entrance opposite Simmonscourt Road, large green sign for Merrion Cricket Club outside.
Fee: free
Booking: contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Teacher: Ven Ajahn Karuniko
Ajahn Karuniko was born in 1953 near Manchester in England. He graduated from Sheffield University with an honors degree in electronics engineering 1975. After graduation, he worked as an engineer in North London. His first contact with Buddhism was from reading a book in 1976 which made a deep impression on him. Two years later, he had the good fortune to meet Ven Ajahn Sumedho who had recently taken up residence in Hampstead Vihara, North London. He then became an anagarika (novice) in 1982 under the guidance of Ven Ajahn Sumedho at Chithurst Buddhist Monastery, England. In July 1984, he took the monk’s (bhikkhu) ordination with Ven Ajahn Sumedho. Ajahn Karuniko had spent most of his monastic life helping to establish monasteries in England and New Zealand, and spent three years living in monasteries in Thailand. At present he is resident at Chithurst Monastery.
Date Completed : 18th Sept 2012, 7.30pm-9.30pm
IST Sunday School
In response to requests from a number of parents for the IST to hold a Sunday
school for children, we are now ready to commence these classes. This will be a
wonderful opportunity for children to learn the Dhamma at an early age. The
gift of the Dhamma excels all gifts. It is the IST's hope that learning the
Dhamma would nurture these children to be more self aware, inculcate mindfulness
and kindness in their daily life, be able to lead a happy and purposeful life
and become a productive member of society.
Course information:
-Basics of Buddhism
-Buddhist history and Buddha's character
-Short guided meditation sit
Starting Date: Sun 14th Oct at 11am
Day and time: Sunday fortnightly from 10.45 - 12. 30 hrs (time could be changed
subject to majority's preference)
Course duration: Sept - June.
Course facilitators: Ms. Pei Ching Tam, Ms. Soo Chin Hor, Ms. Lankani
Wijesinghe
Child age: 8 - 15 years
Reg Fee: FREE
Note:Donations will be accepted. Donations will be used to cover the administrative and logistical costs. We promise to use your donation in the most effective way possible. Donations will also be used to cover the logistical cost of visiting monastics.
Sunday School schedule 2013:
IST sets the term and holiday dates for Sunday school. This section provides Sunday school's session dates for year 2013.
Sun 21st Apr 2013
Sun 12th May 2013 - Wesak Day Session
Sun 26th May 2013
Sun 09th Jun 2013
Sun 30th Jun 2013 - Last day of the term 2012/2013
**The Sunday school will re-open on 01st of Sept for 2013/2014 academic year. REGISTRATION
***NO NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A FURTHER NOTICE**** Please complete the following online form to register your child for these classes
Alternatively, you can download the following application and return to us at the address below or email us, on or before 11th Nov 2012. Please do not send cash in the post.
For more information please contact The Irish Sangha Trust,
c/o Appletree Health and Wellness,
No 126,
Ranelagh,
Dublin 6.
Pei-Ching 087 9055487
Nalin- 085-8322840 (on or after 6pm)
Note: Please don't use register button below to register for Sunday School. Please send us completed application form by email or post.
Date Completed : Sept 2012
INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREAT
Meditation Retreat
Ven. Ajahn Dhammanando
Theme: Skills in Awakening Meditation Retreat
Dates: SAT 3RD NOV - SUN 4TH NOV2012, 9.30am – 5pm, with a break for shared vegetarian lunch.
New Venue:The new venue is Tai Chi Ireland, No 41a Pleasants St, off Camden St, Dublin 8. See map here
Note: Still places are available and feel free to contact us for booking at info@irishsanghatrust.ie or 087 2877837.
Flyer: Click here to view the flyer
Booking
To book a place please click 'Register' button below.
Please
complete the form by clicking the REGISTER button below to make an online
booking for the Skills of Awakening meditation retreat. Your booking process is
not complete until you have made the registration payment on the following
page.
Registration Fee: €20 for one day, €30 for 2 days. Concession for children is
€10. Please contact us if you wish to bring your child/ren along.
Refreshments,
CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
Please specify
the date that you wish to attend on the online booking form, if you wish to
attend only one date. It is recommended to attend both days.
We also accept Cheques, Bank drafts, Money orders, Postal order, Bank transfer,
Direct bank deposit, and cash paid in person. To explore these options please
contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
For more information, please contact info@irishsanghatrust.ie
More information regarding the theme will be forthcoming
Teacher:
Ven. Ajahn Dhammanando
Ajahn Dhammanando grew up in Carshalton, Surrey, a fairly typical suburb of South London. He attended Mitcham Grammar school and went on to study English and History at Keele University in Staffordshire at a time when the curriculum there was broad and multi-disciplinary. He was aware of certain deep questions, barely articulated, on the inside, however he did not pursue a spiritual quest to find answers as the religions which he encountered in the UK appeared to him only marginally relevant. It was after graduation on going to Thailand as a volunteer teacher for VSO that he found some initial signposts, although at that time he had almost no understanding of Buddhism. In 1985 he took a year off work in order to spend time as an Anagārika in Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries. Four and a half years ensued during which he studied for an MA at Essex University, among other things. The realisation gradually dawned that Going Forth was what he really needed to do and that his more worldly interests were of lesser importance. In 1991 he returned to Amaravati to re-ordain as an Anagārika.
In July 1993 he took Upasampada with Luang Por Sumedho at Chithurst and trained initially with Ajahn Sucitto as his Acariya. Between 1997 and 2004 he went on to train in Switzerland, then Italy, followed by a return to Amaravati and then to Chithurst again before going overseas to Australia and New Zealand, spending time in different monasteries in Australia before living two years at Bodhinyanarama in Wellington.
He returned to the UK in May 2007 to be nearer his parents and, ever since then, he has been resident at Amaravati but has also made occasional trips abroad to teach in France, Slovenia and Hungary. Currently he makes regular teaching visits to a local prison in Bovingdon and assists in receiving school groups at the monastery.Date Completed : SAT 3rd NOV - SUN 4th NOV 2012, 9.30am – 5pm.
Summer Retreat: Being Present With What is...
Sr Ajahn Metta
with St Metta, Senior Nun at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK
Dates:SAT 14th JULY - SUN 15TH JULY 2012,9.30am – 5pm.2012,9.30am – 5pm.
Venue: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6. To see the map click here
with a break for shared vegetarian lunch.
Introduction
Practising mindfulness in all situations in life: there is no situation where we could not be mindful. We want to look into this during this weekend and practise with this in a formal way but also in everyday life situations...
Can I be mindful in conversation with others? What does is mean to walk mindfully? How do I apply mindfulness in my meditation practice? Do I actually really want to be here, right now? Lots of questions and situations to look deeper into.........
Meditation retreat brochure is now available to view online or to download here.
To book a place please click 'Register' buttton below.
Please complete the form by clicking the REGISTER button below to make an online booking for the Being Present With What is Meditation Retreat. Your booking process is not complete until you have made the registration payment on the following page.
Registration Fee: €20 for one day, €30 for 2 days. Concession for children is €10. Please contact us if you wish to to bring your children along.
Refreshments, CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
Please specify
the date that you wish to attend on the online booking form, if you
wish to attend only one date. It is strongly recommended to attend both
days.
We also accept Cheques, Bank draft, Money order, Postal
order, Bank transfer, Direct bank deposit, and Cash paid in person. To
explore these options please contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
For more information, please contact info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Date Completed :
May Retreat: Skills in Awakening - Meditation Retreat
Skills in Awakening - Meditation Retreat
Ven. Ajahn Dhammanando
This two-day retreat will emphasize the theme of Skills in Awakening.Dates: SAT 12th MAY - SUN 13TH MAY 2012, 9.30am – 5pm.
Venue: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6. To see the map click here
with a break for shared vegetarian lunch.
Introduction to Skills in Awakening:When we talk about "Awakening" it means to awaken to the Truth of how things or, in other words, to Reality. This is the goal. Habitually our minds are snared in ignorance and delusion and it is difficult for us to see clearly beyond our personal biases, preferences and character tendencies. Through calming the mind and through investigating our inner world there is a possibility for greater clarity and more wisdom to arise in how we understand both ourselves and others. Such an understanding is the basis for more freedom.
To book a place please click 'Register' buttton below.
Please
complete the form by clicking the REGISTER button below to make an
online booking for the Skills of Awakening meditation retreat. Your booking
process is not complete until you have made the registration payment on
the following page.
Registration Fee: €20 for one day, €30 for 2
days. Concession for children is €10. Please contact us if you wish to
to bring your child/ren along.
Refreshments, CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
Please specify
the date that you wish to attend on the online booking form, if you
wish to attend only one date. It is strongly recommended to attend both
days.
We also accept Cheques, Bank draft, Money order, Postal
order, Bank transfer, Direct bank deposit, and Cash paid in person. To
explore these options please contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
For more information, please contact info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Date Completed :
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT
Ven. Ajahn Ariyasilo
Mindfulness Meditation retreat with Ven. Ajahn Ariyasilo from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, London, UK.
The purpose of mindfulness meditation is not to create a system of beliefs, but rather to give guidance on how to see clearly into the nature of the mind. In this way one gains first-hand understanding of the way things are, without reliance on opinions or theories - a direct experience, which has its own vitality. It also gives rise to the sense of deep calm that comes from knowing something for oneself, beyond any doubt.
Date: SAT 14th APRIL - SUN 15TH APRIL 2012
Venue: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6. To see the map click here.
Time: 9.30am - 5pm
Please bring some food for a shared vegetarian lunch on both days.
Places are limited, early booking is essential.
Please complete the form by clicking the REGISTER button below to make an online booking for the mindfulness meditation retreat. Your booking process is not complete until you have made the registration payment on the following page.
Registration Fee: €20 for one day, €30 for 2 days. Concession for children is €10. Please contact us if you wish to to bring your child/ren along.
Refreshments, CDs and Dharma books are available for free.
Please specify the date that you wish to attend on the online booking form, if you wish to attend only one date. It is strongly recommended to attend both days.
We also accept Cheques, Bank draft, Money order, Postal order, Bank transfer, Direct bank deposit, and Cash paid in person. To explore these options please contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
For more information, please contact info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Teacher: Ven. Ajahn Ariyasilo :
Ajahn Ariyasilo was born in England and migrated to Australia in 1974. He became interested in Buddhism in 1975 and lived at Wat Buddha Dhamma in 1980 for few years. From there, he moved to Perth to help with the construction of Bodhinyana Monastery and took higher ordination under Ajahn Jagaro in 1986, making him the first to be ordained at Bodhinyana Monastery. He went to stay in New Zealand for three and half years with Ajahn Viradhammo before he took up residence at Amaravati Monastery in England under Ajahn Sumedho. He has mostly been influenced by Ajahn Sumedho's teachings at Amaravati monastery in UK. He stayed there till 2005 with a short visit to Australia in the late 1990s. He has also spent short periods at various other small monasteries.
Date Completed : Sat 14th April - Sun 15th April 2012, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Loving Kindness and Forgiveness Retreat
Ven. Bhante Punnaratana Thero
Loving Kindness and Forgiveness Meditation retreat
with Ven. Bhante Punnaratana Thero
from PAGODA PATH HUE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, FRANKFURT, GERMANY.
Loving-kindness is affection, care and love for others and oneself, without extreme attachment or controlling feelings. Practicing gratitude and forgiveness in everyday life is not easy. But as we cultivate these qualities more and more, we gain energy, strength, inner peace and contentment. .
Date: Sat 4th February 2012
Venue: Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6. To see the map click here.
Time: 10am - 5pm (with a break for shared vegetarian lunch)
Places are limited, early booking is essential.
Please complete the form by clicking the REGISTER button below to make an online booking for the Loving Kindness meditation retreat. However, your booking process is not complete until you have made the registration payment on the following page.
Registration Fee: €10
Refreshments, CDs, books are available for free.
Please specify the date that you wish to attend on the online booking form
We also accept Cheques, Bank draft, Money order, Postal order, Bank transfer, Direct bank deposit, and Cash paid in person. To explore these options please contact us at info@irishsanghatrust.ie
Teacher: Ven. Bhante Punnaratana :
Bhante Punnaratana comes from Sri Lanka and has lived in Germany since 1996. "Bhante" is an honorific title for a Buddhist monk and teacher of the Theravada tradition. His full name is Rath Punnaratana times. At ordination, a monk in Sri Lanka receives a new name. This includes the name of his place of birth and a Buddhist name. Rathmale is a small village in the province Kurunegale. Punna means in Pali "wholesome" and Ratana means "jewel". Bhante came from a nine-member family of farmers. At age 11 he was, at his own request, brought to the temple by his parents, to become a monk. There he became a student of Venerable Maha Thera Gunaratana Rathmale, where he was educated for three years and received Dharma instruction. At 14 he was ordained as a novice. He attended various training schools in Sri Lanka. The most important teacher in his career was the Venerable Maha Thera Gunaratana. During this time started Bhante a widespread humanitarian organization to help children in Sri Lanka. He raised the money to expand the temple, taught and trained the children in Buddhist practice and urged them to perform social tasks. At the same time he began to study for a BA (Bachelor of Arts) at the University of Kelaniya. Then he took a teaching position at the Jayamaga Pirivena in Hingurakgoda. He continued his studies and graduated with an MA (Master of Arts)
Bhante currently trains monks and nuns at the pagoda in Pali, and at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. He also worked as a lecturer in Sinhala. He taught Buddhist philosophy and religion in the context of the Buddhist University.
Date Completed : Sat 4th February, 2012 at 10.00am - 5.00 pm
DHAMMA DESANA & BHAVANA ( IN SINHALESE)
Ven. Bhante Punnaratana Thero
DHAMMA DESANA & BHAVANA (IN SINHALESE) With Ven. Bhante Punnaratana Thero FROM PAGODA PATH HUE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, FRANKFURT, GERMANY.
SUN 5th FEBRUARY 2012 at 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Dhamma Desana 9.30am -11.30am. Lunch break 11.30am -1.00pm. Bhavana and discussion 1.30pm -4.30 pm, at Appletree Health and Wellness, No 126 Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
You are welcome to attend for the whole day or half of the day.
This program is funded by the Irish Sangha Trust. The aim of the Irish Sangha Trust is to foster Theravada Buddhist teaching and meditation practice within Ireland. We are a non-profit Buddhist organisation, funded entirely by voluntary donations.
Donations for teaching accepted. Places are limited, early booking is essential.
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Date Completed : Sunday 5th Feb 2012 at 9.30am - 5.00 pm
The Four Brahmaviharas Loving Kindness Workshop
with St Metta,
Senior Nun at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK
- Loving-kindness is affection, care and love for others and oneself, without extreme attachment or controlling feelings.
- Compassion is developing an open heart that wishes for oneself and others to be free from suffering.
- Sympathetic Joy is joy in the happiness and success of others.
- Equanimity is learning to accept loss and gain, praise and
blame, and success and failure, all with detachment, equally, for oneself
and for others.
Developing these qualities brings the acceptance, joy, balance of mind and wisdom we need
to respond to
life's challenges with tranquillity and clarity of mind
Ajahn Metta was born 1953 in Germany and has been a Siladhara (nun) in the Theravada tradition for 18 years. She lives at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England, which is part of the Thai Forest Sangha of Ajahn Chah. She is one of the senior nuns leading the nuns community and has been teaching in Europe and the US for several years.
Date Completed : 22- 23 October 2011
Vispassana Insight MeditationWorkshops
with Sr Yasavati Sayalay, based in Germany.
Vipassana, which
means to see things as they really are, is a way of self-transformation through
self-observation. Through direct experience, the nature of how one grows or
regresses, how one produces suffering or frees oneself from suffering is
understood. Life becomes characterised by increased awareness, non-delusion,
self-control and peace.
Sr Yasavati Sayalay was ordained in Pa Auk Tawya Meditation Center, Myanmar at 2004, under the 3rd Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, U Acinna, as ten precepts nun Yasavati.
Date Completed : 5th November and 12th November 2011
Upcoming Events
- 7.00-9.00 pm, Friday June 7th, 2013
- Sat 22nd June- Sun 23nd June , 2013
- 10.30am-12.30pm Sat 11th May 2013