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.

Testimonials Irish Sangha Trust

Testimonial from an attendee

I thoroughly enjoyed the few meditation workshops I attended at the Irish Sangha Trust. They were fun and insightful. The teachers were great in sharing the Dhamma and guiding us through the meditation. It was lovely to have a 'me' day where I got the time to reflect and learn more about myself. I enjoyed the company of like minded people too. Hope to meet you people again. I love our walk to the park after lunch. I look forward to the next session! ~ Pei Ching

Testimonial from an attendee

I really enjoyed last two retreats I attended with the IST. Many thanks for giving me this peaceful rest inside of myself; for showing my inner heart how to open up and breathe and for letting my soul take off and be free and be myself! Thank you for awakening the beauty and truth of life inside myself!! ~ Nalin

Testimonial from an attendee

Coming and learning about the Loving-Kindness meditation has brought me healing of my heart which I had already relieved from suffering (pain) earlier this year. With patience and meditation all is coming together. I am very surprised at how simple the meditations are but very strong.
I have shared my loving kindness to you all over the weekend because I felt safe to learn more about myself ~ Susana

Testimonial from an attendee

The first time I ever tried insight meditation was with Sister Yasavati at ISI workshop. I feel that I was privileged to have her as my guide. The experience brought me great peace and has encouraged me to continue meditation and to learn more about  how to do metta. I love the idea of metta. Everyone I have met through IST has been warm, welcoming, patient  (especially Nalin with explaining what I don’t get) and  kind and I am ever so glad that I found them ~ Mary 

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