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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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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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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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
‘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 Mindfulness Drop in Sessions led by Dorcas Dillon, Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm, from January 9th 2024 The Mindfulness drop in sessions will provide an opportunity […]
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Dear Friends, Happy LOSAR from all at KSD Dublin. And a New Year’s message from Ani Yonten After three months as a resident nun in Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin I feel I am settling in and activities gradually start to develop. But of course, there is always still a lot to aim for. I want […]
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The Centre is located at Kilmainham Well House, 56 Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8. Inchicore Road begins at the Western Gate of the Royal Hospital/Museum of Modern Art and the Centre is about 50m beyond and on the opposite side to Kilmainham Gaol Museum. The no’s 68, 69 and (most frequently) 79 bus routes have […]
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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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