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.
Meditation Retreat on Nibbana Dhamma with Dr. Lalith Ranathunga from AustraliaWednesday, June 11th - Thursday, June 12th, 2014The core of the Buddhist teaching is centered around liberating the mind from attachment, aversion and ignorance, or in other words around attaining Nibbana. "Those who have neglected the Noble Eightfold Path have neglected the noble path leading to the complete destruction of suffering. Those who have undertaken the Noble Eightfold Path have undertaken the noble path leading to the complete destruction of suffering." (Connected Discourses of the Buddha - Maggasamyutta) This retreat is focused on an ancient meditation technique based on the Noble Eightfold Path. Program guide: http://visuddhimagga.info/ Retreat InformationVenue: To be confirmed (Dublin 4 or Dublin 6) Date: Wed June 11th - Thur June 12th, 2014 Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm Fee: donation basis Lunch: We will share a vegetarian lunch at about 12 noon on both days. Please bring some food to share if you wish to join in. Places are limited, early registration is essential.
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