Zen Buddhism

These events are suitable for those who already have a regular meditation practice and want to continue to do so in a supportive environment with other meditators. There is no requirement to book in advance, just turn up, or log in. For online sits, please click the link below a few minutes before each sit. Join the [morning meditations](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84133106671?pwd=WFZmQUlHcWN6bHAxdmp4UnVOV1VaZz09) each day using Zoom (password if required is *dropinmed* ). On a [donation basis](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/donate). No need to book, just drop in if you know how to meditate.

## Weekly Archangels Meditation Group **Host:** [Pranic Healing Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin](https://discoverpranichealing.ie/centre/) **When:** Every **Monday at 7:00pm** **Donation-Based (Pay What You Can)** **Suitable for:** All levels of meditation experience ### About the Archangels Meditation The Archangels Meditation is a guided spiritual meditation recited and presented by **Master Nona Castro**, a senior Pranic Healer and direct disciple of **Grand Master Choa Kok Sui**, the founder of modern Pranic Healing. The meditation focuses on sensing and aligning with the presence and guidance of the Archangels — traditionally Uriel, Raphael, Michael, and Gabriel — to support inner peace, clarity, protection, and energetic balance. Enhance spiritual connection, deepen intuitive awareness, release negative energy patterns, and support emotional resilience. Master Nona Castro integrates influences from her life experience, including spiritual devotion and her work as a healer. ### What to Expect * A welcoming, supportive group atmosphere * A brief introduction to the focus of the meditation * Guided Archangels Meditation practice ### Benefits Participants May Experience Participants often report the following outcomes from consistent practice: * A sense of calm and centred presence * Enhanced emotional resilience and stress reduction * Deeper connection with spiritual support * Clarity of intention and awareness * Greater energetic balance and groundedness ### Format * Doors open at **6:45pm** for arrival and seating * Meditation starts promptly at **7:00pm** * The session typically runs **60 minutes** * No prior meditation experience is required ### Donations This group is **donation based** (suggested contribution optional), Suggested donation: **€10–€20** (all levels welcome regardless of contribution) ### Location **Pranic Healing Centre,** Unit 1a Village Centre,, Watery Lane, Clondalkin Village, Dublin **Enquries: info@discoverpranichealing.ie / 0872386849**

Join Tommy Graham (History Ireland), Dan Mulhall, (former Irish Ambassador to the US), Bernadette Whelan (University of Limerick) and Dr. Michael Kennedy (Executive Editor of the Royal Irish Academy's Documents on Irish Foreign Policy Research Programme) in conversation about the post-war Irish American experience in the 1950's. This event is part of this year's One Dublin One Book initiative, which aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a designated book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This year's selection is Christine Falls by John Banville. If you are on the going list, there is a ticket for you. I can only book a max of 10 tickets. Discussion starts at 7pm. We will meet inside the entrance of EPIC at 6.45pm. For members on the waiting list: Please book your own ticket through Eventbrite.ie, change your RSVP and we will meet you there. Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Meetup host on the night. All ten tickets have been passed on to Deirdre Tolan, Thank you Deirdre. Enjoy everyone.

**Please see registration details below this class descriptor:** Join us for a meditative Hatha Yoga class at Anam Ashram. This class is designed to nourish mind, body and spirit so that the practitioner can come to know their true selves. This term, we have a special series of classes focuses more deeply on the chakra system where we spend some time reflection on these energy centres of the body in an effort to achieve more balance in our lives. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced students, it includes pranayama (breath work), asanas (postures) a focus on the energy centres of the body (chakra system) and finishes with a 15 minute relaxation (Savasana). For anyone interested in going deeper into the yogic system to cultivate a more holistic spirituality, come and join us on the mat. This class is available in person or online. **Facilitator**: Jane Mellett is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher (Yoga Alliance 500-Hour RYT); retreat facilitator and spiritual director based at Anam Ashram in Tallaght. **Investment**: 10 euros for in person and 7 euros online (via zoom). Special offer for this new term: 6 classes for 50 euros for in person only. **To register please** email mellettj@gmail.com

## Monthly Twin Hearts Meditation – Baldoyle **Location:** Baldoyle Community Hall Main Street, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 – **D13 KK55** **Day & Time:** **2nd Monday of every month at 7:30pm** **Facilitator:** Sandra McKay **Cost:** Donation based **RSVP:** 086 360 2292 ### An Evening of Peace, Balance and Inner Calm You are warmly invited to join our monthly **Twin Hearts Meditation Group** in Baldoyle – an open and welcoming meditation gathering for everyone. Twin Hearts Meditation is a beautiful guided practice designed to help bring emotional balance, inner peace and a sense of wellbeing. It is gentle, uplifting and suitable for people of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Whether you are completely new to meditation or have practiced before, this group offers a relaxed and supportive space to unwind and reconnect. ### What to Expect Each monthly session includes: * A warm and friendly group atmosphere * Gentle guidance through the meditation * Time to relax and release stress * A chance to feel calmer and more centred * Optional tea, chats and connection afterwards This is a simple, accessible meditation evening where you can take time out for yourself in a peaceful community setting. ### Benefits of Twin Hearts Meditation Regular practice can help to: * Reduce stress and tension * Support emotional wellbeing * Improve calmness and clarity * Encourage positivity and compassion * Create a deeper sense of inner balance * Leave you feeling refreshed and uplifted Many people find this meditation a wonderful way to begin the week with a clearer mind and lighter heart. ### Session Details * Arrive from **7:15pm** * Meditation begins at **7:30pm** * Session finishes at approximately **8:30pm** * Informal time afterwards for tea and chats ### Donations This group is **donation based**, making it accessible to everyone. Suggested contribution: **€10 – €20**, but any amount is welcome and appreciated. All donations help to support the running of the group and community activities. ### Location **Baldoyle Community Hall** Main Street Baldoyle Dublin 13 **Eircode: D13 KK55** ### RSVP To confirm your place or for any questions, please contact: **Sandra McKay – 086 360 2292**

Most places we meet other gay men are bars, apps, or busy social scenes. This is something a little different. Gay Men’s Circle is a relaxed evening where you can connect with other men in a more real and grounded way. No pressure to perform, impress, or have the right words. Some men share what’s going on in their lives. Others simply listen and take in the conversation. Both are completely welcome. Many people say they rarely get the chance to spend time with other gay men like this. It is often surprisingly refreshing. No experience with circles or men’s work is needed. Just come along and see how it feels. ### Practical details Please bring **€5 to cover the cost of the room** No entry **10 minutes after the start time** We meet **downstairs in the Theatre Room** Ring the **front door bell** to get in (the café is closed on Mondays) If you RSVP and cannot make it, please update your RSVP so someone else can attend.

Join us for zazen (mediation) on Wednesday evening. **Wednesday** is for existing students. Beginners or newcomers to the dojo can arrange an introduction to zazen practice by sending an email. zen.in.ireland@gmail.com **On Wednesday**, students have the opportunity for daisan which is one-to-one with the teacher and gives the opportunity to ask questions in relation to the practise. It is a wonderful **opportunity** to deepen ones understanding and practise of Zen. **Mary Soshin Laheen** is the teacher at Earth+Sky Zen. Recommended donation is €5. We accept donations using the following Paypal link: PayPal.Me/earthskyzen The weekly schedule. Please arrive 10 minutes before start. Monday: 7am Tuesday: 7am Wednesday: 7am Wednesday: 6.15pm Thursday: 7am Sunday: 6.15pm

Join us for Zazen Meditation. please arrive at 6pm. newcomers please arrive at 5.45 for an introduction to Zazen meditation.

The meaning of the word zen is meditation, zazen means sitting meditation. In zazen practice we begin to know ourselves, and to go beyond the limits of our personal ego. Within our tradition zazen is referred to as shikantaza, not doing, letting go of thoughts, dropping off body and mind. This sitting meditation is the focus of our practice. Language limits our ability to communicate the true nature of zen; it is something that is better understood through practice. We are open to everyone interested in learning about zen. Intro workshop for newcomers is available at 5.30pm each Sunday. The dojo is a sacred place and it is important to be considerate of everyone. We have many people that travel to practise together once a week or once a month. So for that reason it is really essential that we all know the structure of the sitting practise (when to sit, how to do Kinhin, the different bell sounds and their meaning etc), to ensure a silent, safe and meaningful meditation. And it's also great to meet everyone before the sitting practise. And answer any questions you may have. We have zafus and zabutons (mats and cushions) for all to sit on. Chairs are available too. Comfortable clothing for sitting, black or neutral tones best. We greatly appreciate a donation of €5 to cover costs if it's possible for you. Please arrive 10min before start so 6ish (if you're not doing the intro workshop). You are very welcome to our dojo!

Alternative Friday Night is a relaxed, alcohol-free evening for under-30s who want a different way to spend their Friday night. Instead of drinking and partying, we come together for storytelling, music, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming space. If you’re aged 18–30 and looking to connect with others, share ideas, listen deeply, or express yourself creatively, this evening is for you. No experience with Buddhism is required — just an openness to conversation and connection. Join us at the Dublin Buddhist Centre for an informal night of music, stories, and conversations that matter. Alternative Friday Night runs once a month on a Friday evening. Come as you are, bring a friend, or just drop in and see what unfolds. All our Under-30 events are offered free of charge but you might consider [making a donation](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/regular-donation/) to help us to continue to provide these kinds of events.

OneDropZen Dublin are hosting a Mid Day Meditation Event, Saturday 18th April '26 @ 15 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8 D08 A623 from 1pm -4pm. To begin we will practice Choka (Chanting) from the OneDrop Sutra book, followed by 40 minutes Zazen, Kinhin (Walking Meditation), 25 minutes Zazen, Kinhin, 25 minutes Zazen . To finish we will chant the Heart Sutra and The Four Bodhisattva Vows. Donation please of 15 euro to help cover space rental. All interested in Meditation Practice are warmly Welcome. Gassho Tokuju OneDropZen Dublin

Let Go of that Separate Version of Who you Think You Are !!! Shodo Harada Roshi. **What we do:** Are you interested in Meditation ? Perhaps you would be interested in our evening of Meditation? Our tradition is that of Rinzai Zen, our teacher Harada Roshi. Our main practice during the evening is Zazen, seated Meditation practice. Sitting together in silence we turn our attention inward and seek to awaken to the truth of that which we truly are. We start the evening with a round of Zazen(sitting Meditation) followed by Kinhin (walking Meditation), another round of Zazen and finishing with Chanting of a number of Sutras, including The Heart Sutra. If you are new to meditation, instruction can be given. **Organisers Statement.** All interested in Meditation practice welcome, beginners and experienced persons alike. One Drop Zen Dublin is a Not for Profit Group. **A contribution of €10 for the evening to help cover rental costs is greatly appreciated.** **Unfortunately we do not own our own space.**

Our meditation drop-in class is designed for those new to meditation or returning to practice. The 1 hour 15 minute session includes input on meditation and the Dharma, a led meditation, and time for questions and discussion. A welcoming space to learn, practice, and connect with others. **Practical details** The night will start at 7pm sharp so arrive a little early to ensure a punctual start. **7 pm** – Welcome & introduction to the meditation practice **7.15 pm** – Led meditation followed by space for questions **7.55 pm** – Short talk on aspect of meditation or Buddhism **8.15 pm** – Finish This event is for: * Those totally new to meditation or Buddhism * Meditators or Buddhists with some experience who want to visit the Dublin Buddhist Centre for the first time. All our Drop-in Meditation Nights are led by experienced members of the Triratna Buddhist Community. No need to book in advance, just show up a few minutes before we start at 7pm. On a donation basis. **Why meditate with others?** Meditation can help you pause, notice what’s happening in your mind and body, and build greater calm, clarity, and self-awareness - particularly important in a busy, demanding world. Meditation isn’t about emptying your mind or getting it “right,” but about paying attention to your own experience, just as it is. Learning and practicing meditation with other people can deepen this experience. Practicing together creates a sense of connection and shared understanding, reminding you that everyone’s experience is different and that there’s no single right way to meditate. Being part of a group can offer encouragement, structure, and a feeling of support, making the practice more sustainable and meaningful over time.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

Main Library, Meeting Room 3B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg