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.