Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, Kagyu Samye Dzong

Who are we?

Kagyu Samye Dzong is a Dublin-based Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, founded in 1977, the oldest establiHHKarmapashed Buddhist Centre in Ireland, and is part of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Our Spiritual Director is His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorge.

Our Founder and Director, Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche, first brought Tibetan Buddhism to the West in 1963 and he subsequently founded, with Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, the first Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in the West.

There is now a network of Samye Dzongs throughout the world offering access to the teachings of the Buddha to all. The Centre is run by a dedicated group of volunteers under the guidance and direction of Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche and our Abbott, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche.

What we offer

In Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin we present a wide and varied programme of activities:

• Meditation
• Teachings on Buddhism
• Regular weekly programme of Silent and chanting practices
• Visits from Tibetan lamas, lay teachers, monks and nuns
• Mindfulness programmes
• Tibetan Medicine Clinic
• Children’s group – the ‘Superheroes’
• Coming in January 2017, Yoga classes for all levels

What is Meditation?

Meditation is a unique way to bring your mind to the present moment and to allow us to experience true peace (easier said than done!) and an insight and realization of what the mind really is.In Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, we practice the traditional Buddhist method of meditation brought to us through our lineage and offer instruction to whoever would like to learn how to meditate. This type of meditation is known as Shinay, or Shamatha/Calm Abiding, and was taught by the Lord Buddha over 2,500 years ago.

Beginners meditation instruction is offered on a Saturday morning at 10.30am – 11.45am and on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm – 8.45pm. These classes are ‘Drop-in’ – no need to book. The Saturday morning class is also followed by a short session of meditation from 12pm – 12.30pm – suitable for those who are beginning their meditation journey.

In these sessions you will be taught the correct posture – this is vital to ensure you don’t develop bad habits from the beginning and get the most benefit from the session. Also how to work with distraction – a constant problem in these busy times.

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Tara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Welcome to our Centre

Tara Centre is a Buddhist meditation centre dedicated to the attainment of world peace by offering everyone the opportunity to develop lasting mental peace through meditation and related practices. The programme at Tara Centre offers scientific methods for improving our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind. The year-round programme of meditation courses and retreats caters for people at all levels from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. The programme is open to everyone – young, old, working, retired, singles, couples, and families. The centre welcomes people from all faiths and those who do not subscribe to any faith. You do not have to be a Buddhist to take part in the programme or to benefit from it. We are located in a beautifully preserved Victorian building in Terenure/Rathgar. Many people comment that just entering the Centre brings about a feeling of peace. You are welcome to visit us and spend some relaxing time in our Centre, browsing the books and enjoying our special meditation space. We offer a range of meditation classes for all levels, including our easy Feelgood Meditations designed to help you unwind and de-stress. We’re sure you will agree, you always feel better afterwards than when you arrived!

GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION

An introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditations applied to our modern lives. Through these classes we can learn how to use Buddha’s advice as a solution to our daily problems. In this way we come to experience a sense of peace and happiness in our lives.

Each class includes a simple breathing meditation, a short talk and the opportunity to apply the teachings to your own life in a guided contemplative meditation. There is also time to ask questions and discuss over light refreshments.

Shambhala Centre

Dublin Shambhala Center

Shambhala is an international community of practitioners of meditation in the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. The Dublin Shambhala Centre offers meditation instruction, Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and a place for community to gather. Pictured here is Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche who is the lineage holder of the Shambhala tradition

The Dublin Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of an international community of 165 meditation centers founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Shambhala buddhist path, unique in the world of western buddhism, combines the teachings of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan buddhism with the Shambhala principles of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world.

Programs and classes in buddhist teachings, meditation and other contemplative disciplines are offered as well as individual meditation instruction. The centre is home to a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who provide ongoing volunteer work and support – creating a warm, genuine basis for the realizing the full potential of our authentic wisdom traditions.

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche was one of the most dynamic teachers of Buddhism in the 20th Century. He was a pioneer in bringing the Buddhist teachings of Tibet to the West and is credited with introducing many Buddhist concepts into the English language and psyche in a fresh and new way.

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche the former supreme abbot of Surmang Monasteries in Tibet, is known as the foremost meditation master and teacher of Buddhism in the West. In the early 1970s, he founded Naropa University, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America, along with over 100 meditation centers worldwide. Rinpoche encouraged his students to join their experience of meditation with such disciplines as Japanese archery, calligraphy, flower arranging, tea ceremony, health care, dance, poetry, photography, theater, education, business and psychotherapy. Rinpoche authored two dozen books on meditation, poetry, art and founded the Shambhala path of warriorship. To learn more, please visit:www.shambhala.org

Meditation is a natural state of the human mind—at rest, open, alert. The practice of meditation has been taught for over 2,500 years as a vehicle for realizing the beauty and magic of the ordinary world without aggression or manipulation.

The teachings of Shambhala Buddhism emphasize the potential for enlightenment inherent in every situation or state of mind. Through discipline, gentleness and a sense of humor, the practitioner is invited to let go of conflicting emotions and wake up on the spot.

Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of all that we do at the Shambhala Meditation Center.This ancient practice of self-discovery is rooted in the simple but revolutionary premise that every human being has the ability to cultivate the mind’s inherent stability, clarity and strength in order to be more awake and to develop the compassion and insight necessary to care for oneself and the world genuinely.

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The Sanctuary Meditation Center

The Sanctuary is a meditation and mindfulness centre in the heart of Dublin city and a very special place, its vision is – to be STILLNESS.The story of the Sanctuary begins with the Foundation of the congregation of the Religious Sisters of Charity, by Mary Aikenhead, in 1815. On 29th January 1819 Mary Aikenhead moved into the old manor house at Stanhope Street

Establish the first novitiate of the Sisters of Charity Develop St Mary’s Training School and Orphanage Work with the sick & poor in the Grangegorman area and surrounds

In 1987 the Religious Sisters of Charity gave this convent and grounds to Focus Ireland to provide housing for the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in Ireland. It was one way of continuing their work of “giving to the poor, what the rich could buy with money”.

Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, a religious Sister of Charity, is the founder of the Sanctuary. Her vision for the Sanctuary was to provide a reflective contemplative, beautiful place for people in the midst of our frantic busy, world. A place and space where they could be re-energised and nourished in body, mind and soul. In keeping with their vision of helping people to live to their full potential, the Religious Sisters of Charity donated another portion of the old manor house site to the Sanctuary in 1998, for the development of the Sanctuary buildings and gardens. The vision of the Sanctuary is “to be…STILLNESS…in the world…” While its Mission is to develop and provide opportunities for individuals and groups to explore their inner wisdom and spirit, to find stillness, live harmonious and balanced lives, and to work towards the building of a caring, inclusive and fair society.

Since 1998, the Sanctuary has been developing a range of courses and workshops in the area of mindfulness and meditation, yoga and movement, creativity and well-being. In particular, it has developed a range of programmes working with young people and those who are a vulnerable stage in their lives.The Sanctuary now has a complete programme of day, evening and weekend courses and workshops from both secular and spiritual perspectives.

About the Sanctuary Logo

The Sanctuary logo was created in 1999 with colours of deep yellow with a strong orange circle, illustrating harmony and peace; gentleness and strength; movement and openness; silence and stillness. Over the years its shape creatively included images of some of the activities that take place in the Sanctuary, each one inviting a response in the exploration and search for stillness of mind and body. The logo also represents an image of the Sanctuary Garden.

Reform Physiotherapy & Pilates

Reform Physiotherapy and Pilates is a Chartered Physiotherapy clinic situated in the heart of Malahide village. We are passionate about helping you to feel better as quickly as possible, and ensure effective results for all our customers. At Reform Physiotherapy and Pilates, we do a thorough 45-minute initial assessment of all new patients. This ensures we have time to spend listening to each patient, do a comprehensive physical examination, and effectively treat your condition. We will also make sure that you are well educated on the cause of your discomfort, and show you how to prevent it happening again. We have a wide range of treatment techniques that we can use to help you feel better. Anne qualified with an honours degree in Physiotherapy from University College Dublin, and also completed a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from UCD. Anne returned from Australia in 2013 where she gained valuable experience working as a Physiotherapist in Cabrini Hospital, and in Private Practices across Melbourne. Upon her return, Anne set up Reform Physiotherapy and Pilates in Malahide village and hasn’t looked back since! Working with several sports teams including Home Farm FC, Showjumping Ireland, Malahide RFC, and UCD Men’s Hockey team, Anne has experience treating both adults and children with varying sporting injuries. She enjoys helping people return to sport safely and as quickly as possible. Anne also has a particular interest in horse rider’s injuries, and improving horse rider’s sporting performance. Anne also has several years of experience working with adults and children with disabilities in Enable Ireland, and St. Michael’s House. She loves working to empower people to live as independently as possible, and improving their quality of life. Anne is fully qualified STOTTS Pilates instructor. Being a keen Pilates enthusiast herself, she has a passion for teaching Pilates to help people recover from musculoskeletal conditions, and improve their posture. She has completed pre and post natal Pilates training, and Reformer Pilates training. She has also completed many post graduate training courses including Dry Needling, and Orthotic Prescription. Anne is constantly up-skilling, and enjoys keeping up to date with current Physiotherapy evidence to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

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Pilates Performance

Welcome to Pilates Performance

Can you imagine your body without pain? Imagine being stronger, fitter or being your ideal weight. You don’t need to imagine. At Pilates Performance we have a unique approach to body movement and health. With our custom built Pilates studio and a highly proficient team imagination becomes reality. Your body was designed to move. Pilates Performance is designed to ensure it moves correctly.

At Pilates Performance we are very particular about who is on our team. We consider a wide range of skills to find the right people; attitude, personality and experience before we let them work with you.All of our teachers are fully qualified (unlike many studios where teachers are part trained (e.g. trained in Mat but not Reformer Pilates) All our teachers are either doing or have completed our 450 hour Mentorship Programme.

So what ever your goal maybe; reduce pain, weight loss, shape and tone or just have fun me time, you may be confident that all our teachers are qualified and will take care of you.