Who are we?
Kagyu Samye Dzong is a Dublin-based Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, founded in 1977, the oldest established Buddhist Centre in Ireland, and is part of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Our Spiritual Director is His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorge. Our Founder and Director, Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche, first brought Tibetan […]
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What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a spiritual practice based on the teachings of the Buddha (the Awakened One) who taught methods which enable us to transform ‘who we are’ into ‘who we REALLY are’ (pure and perfect) through the power of Loving Kindness and Compassion, for the benefit of all sentient beings. The teachings of the Buddha, though […]
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What we offer
In Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin we present a wide and varied programme of activities: Meditation – Wednesdays 6.45pm, Thursdays 6.30pm, Regular weekly programme of Silent and chanting practices – Wednesdays 6.45pm, Thursdays 6.30pm, Saturdays 10.30am, Meditation Practice Sundays – See Regular Programme page for more details Visits from Tibetan lamas, lay teachers, monks and nuns […]
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Meditation
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 […]
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‘Mindfulness refers to keeping one’s consciousness alive to the present reality. It is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves.’ – Thich Nhat Hanh, “the Miracle of Mindfulness Details of new course in 2024 will be coming soon.
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News
Dear Friends, We are happy to let you know that Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin is open. And welcome to Ani Yonten from Kagyu Samye Ling, our new resident nun of the Dublin Centre (seen here with Lama Zangmo of Kagyu Samye Dzong London). Join Ani Yonten on Sundays in December for Meditation Practice Days, a […]
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Centre Membership
Would you like to help with the maintenance and development of Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace and Health. Members can support our work by joining those who are already contributing by monthly ‘standing order’ to Kagyu Buddhism Ireland, the charity responsible for the Centre and its activities. By making […]
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