Onsite Events
Weekly Temple Programme
A Beacon of Wisdom and Compassion for the Modern World
Open Daily (unless specified) | Everyone Welcome
Whether you are just curious, new to meditation or Buddhism or an experienced meditation practitioner you are warmly invited to experience our inspiring new Dzogchen Beara Temple.
Temple Opening Hours
The Temple grounds are –Read more–
Deep Listening Intensive
Transforming Communication at all Levels
with Rosamund Oliver and John Douglas
Wednesday 2 October, 8pm to Sunday 6 October, 1:30pm 2024
Deep Listening is a complete practical training using the transformational method of Awareness Centred Deep Listening Training founded by Rosamund –Read more–
Patience – Finding Strength in Adversity
Weekend Retreat with Verena Pfeiffer
Friday 11 October, 7.30pm to Sunday 13 October, 1pm
Discover the transformative power of the practice of patience during this immersive weekend retreat with Buddhist teacher Verena Pfeiffer.
Known as “zöpa” in Tibetan, patience is hailed as the ultimate antidote to –Read more–
Compassion and Presence
Contemplative Tools for Stressful Times
with Kirsten DeLeo & John Douglas
Tuesday 15 October, 11am to Thursday 17 October, 1pm
A skills workshop for professionals and trained volunteers working in healthcare, social and human services and health education. Responding effectively to the needs of patients –Read more–
A Spiritual Approach to Healing
with Alain Beauregard
Friday 18 October, 7:30pm to Sunday 20 October, 1pm
Tibetan Buddhists often consider a major disease like cancer to be a wake-up call. But can our mind help us with our own healing? And what are the different approaches to understanding how this –Read more–
Mind, Body & Spirit
A Self-Care Retreat for Family Carers and Care Professionals
with Kirsten DeLeo & Matt Padwick
Tuesday 5 November, 11am to Thursday 7 November, 1pm
As attending to our own needs and wellbeing can be hard while caring for others, this retreat invites family carers –Read more–
Exploring Buddhist Wisdom
Weekend Retreat on The Four Seals
with Susan Browne and Rob Van Willigen
Friday 8 November, 7.30pm to Sunday 10 November, 1pm
Buddhism is distinguished by four characteristics, or “seals.” The Four Seals are said to be the hallmark of the Buddha’s teaching and encapsulate –Read more–
Natural Great Peace
with Olivier Riche, Andrew Warr and Anne Sheehan
Friday 22 November, 11am to Thursday 28 November, 1pm
This retreat is specifically designed for those with some experience of meditation, willing to commit to an intensive practice retreat including several days in silence.
Practising meditation in a retreat environment is –Read more–
Finding Peace
Learn How to Meditate and Bring its Benefit into Daily Life
Weekend Retreat with Andrew Warr
Friday 29 November, 7.30pm to Sunday 1 December, 1pm
A complete introduction to meditation and bringing the benefit of our practice into daily life. Suitable for beginners and for those –Read more–
The Heart Practice for Difficult Times
Weekend Retreat with John Douglas
Friday 13 December, 7.30pm to Sunday 15 December, 1pm
When things are difficult in our lives, strong emotions such as grief and anxiety can sometimes overwhelm us, making it hard to get on with even the simplest of daily tasks.
While –Read more–
Good in the Beginning
Our Annual New Year Retreat
with John Douglas, Kirsten DeLeo, Jeff DeLeo and Mary Moriarty
Saturday December 28, 11am to Wednesday January 1, 1pm
Traditionally the New Year is a time for making a fresh start and reflecting on the direction we would like –Read more–
The Essence of Meditation
Helpful and Practical Guidance on Meditation
with Derek Corr and Mary Moriarty
Friday 17 January, 7.30pm to Sunday 19 January, 1pm
Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult. Many of us can feel we are doing something wrong if our mind –Read more–
Loving Kindness Week
Discovering the True Nature of Love
with Andrew Warr, Anne Sheehan and Derek Corr
Saturday 8 February, 7pm to Saturday 15 February, 1pm 2025
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being, yet many of us feel a –Read more–
Facing Loss, Healing Grief
Friday March 7, 7.30pm to Sunday March 9, 1pm
Grief is a natural response to the ongoing loss we experience –Read more–