The Irish Sangha Trust (IST) was established in 2011 to support and foster teaching and meditation practice in the Theravada Buddhist tradition in Ireland. The Irish Sangha Trust is non-profit Buddhist organization, entirely dependent on the generosity of the public for voluntary donations.
Our annual schedule includes regular workshops, retreats and meditation sittings. Events are open to everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners. We welcome you to join our spiritual friends network and experience the profound benefits of meditation practice.
A Day Retreat on the Ox Herding Pictures Part I, with Chang Chun Fashi (Sr Jinho)July 20th (10:00-17:00)Ten Ox Herding Pictures is a series of short poems and accompanying drawings used in the Chan tradition to describe the stages of a practitioner's progress toward awakening and their subsequent return to society to enact wisdom and compassion. Participants are invited to contemplate on the photos and the meanings of the photos during the retreat. Location: Minh Tam Pagoda, Unit 6, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Coolock, Dublin 17, Ireland (GoogleMaps link) Donation: This day retreat is offered on dana (donation-basis). Any donations offered will go towards supporting the Irish Sangha Trust, the Pagoda and the teacher. 3 donations bowls will be put out for collection for The temple, Irish Sangha trust and the teacher. What to bring: a vegetarian lunch to share without onion garlic and leek Retreat etiquette: You can read about the etiquette for attending this kind of retreat here https://dharmadrumretreat.org/retreats/retreats-etiquette/
Chang Chun Fashi (Sr. Jinho)
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