Summer Programme
Open Daily | Everyone Welcome | 26 June to 24 August
Everyone is welcome to our Buddhist centre set high up on the cliffs on the beautiful and wild Beara Peninsula in West Cork in an atmosphere of profound peace.
Whether you are just curious, new to meditation or Buddhism or an experienced meditation practitioner you are warmly invited to join our summer programme in the inspiring setting of the new Dzogchen Beara temple.
*Free Event ** Online Booking Recommended
Drop In Meditation
Drop-in, no fee (donations welcome)
Suitable for everyone and guided by experienced instructors, you can sit on a chair or on a cushion on the floor, wherever you are comfortable and there are no difficult postures or complicated techniques.
Everyone is welcome. Loving Kindness meditation is a method that helps us to develop unconditional love, starting with developing a healthy and loving relationship with ourselves and then extending out into all our relationships and ultimately to all beings
Guided Temple Visits
Drop-in, no fee (donations welcome)
Join us everyday at 1.45pm for a tour of the first and only Tibetan Buddhist temple in Ireland, and to hear about how it came to be here on the Beara peninsula. Our guides will explain the history, unique architecture, sacred decoration, images and statues.
The visit is free but you are welcome to make a donation.
Mini-Retreats
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am to 2pm
Fee €40; Concession €35 (Lunch included)
Mini-Retreats with experienced meditation teachers introduce simple yet profound methods of meditation and contemplation, that can help you to bring more ease, insight, compassion and inspiration into your life. The fee includes a delicious vegetarian lunch which is served from 1pm to 2pm.
Thursday 26 June
Loving Kindness with Andrew Warr
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
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Tuesday 1 July
Meditation with Andrew Warr
Through meditation we can learn to let go of too much thinking and gradually become more present and calm.
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Thursday 3 July
Finding Contentment with Susan Browne
When we connect with our fundamental goodness a deep contentment arises from within
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Tuesday 8 July
Understanding the Mind to Understand Ourselves with Susan Browne
Meditation is the way to come to know our mind, bring insight and discover a greater stability no matter what we encounter.
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Tuesday 15 July
The Art of Looking Within with Derek Corr
We spend much of our time looking “outward” so what would life be like if we begin to look within? Explore meditation and a new way of looking at the world.
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Thursday 17 July
The Joy of Simplicity with Susan Browne
Focus on meditation practice as a way to savour the uniqueness of each moment and rediscover the joy of simply being.
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Tuesday 22 July
Discovering Buddhism with Rob van Willegen
What did the Buddha teach? Can these teachings on wisdom and compassion support us in navigating the uncertain times we live in? Explore how this 2,500 year old tradition remains relevant and practical in our modern lives.
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Thursday 24 July
Family Day with Fiona Clarke
A fun, relaxed morning for families to explore what truly makes us happy. Together, we’ll enjoy family meditation, story time, activities, and chat about our own ideas of happiness.
Tuesday 29 July
Self Compassion with John Douglas
Self Compassion can be a wonderful source of comfort that all of us can discover within ourselves
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Thursday 31 July
The Art of Looking Within with Derek Corr
We spend much of our time looking “outward” so what would life be like if we begin to look within? Explore meditation and a new way of looking at the world.
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Tuesday 5 August
How to meditate with Anne Sheehan
Meditation is the way to come to know our mind, bring insight and discover a greater stability no matter what we encounter.
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Thursday 7 August
Discovering Buddhism with Rob van Willegen
What did the Buddha teach? Can these teachings on wisdom and compassion support us in navigating the uncertain times we live in? Explore how this 2,500 year old tradition remains relevant and practical in our modern lives.
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Tuesday 12 August
The Heart Practice for Difficult Times with John Douglas
When things are difficult in our lives, there are methods from the Buddhist tradition that can be helpful for easing, releasing and transforming our feelings.
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Thursday 14 August
Loving Kindness with Christine Whiteside
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
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Tuesday 19 August
Self Compassion with John Douglas
Self Compassion can be a wonderful source of comfort that all of us can discover within ourselves.
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Thursday 21 August
Profound Interconnectedness with Christine Whiteside
Through mediation and discussion, we will explore our profound interconnectedness, encouraging greater insight into how our actions affect others.
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Meditation through Movement
Wednesdays 10:30am to 12pm with Matt Padwick
Fee €15 Concession €12
Based on Kum Nye Relaxation and suitable for all ages and fitness levels, these movement and breathing exercises restore the body’s natural rhythms and calm the mind – making them a very effective gateway to meditation practice and a great support to integrating meditation in our daily lives. Wear comfortable clothing, no yoga outfit necessary! You can choose if you want to book lunch when you sign-up online.
Walking as a Meditation
Fridays 10:30am to 12pm with Matt Padwick
Fee €15 Concession €12
Maybe you like the idea of meditation but find sitting still a challenge, or simply don’t have time. Or perhaps you enjoy walking and are intrigued to know how it can become ‘a meditation’.
In Walking as a Meditation we learn how to cultivate an awareness of the body and the breath in such a way we can meditate in stillness and movement.
Our Teachers
You can find out more about our teachers on our Teacher Biography page here.
Limited accommodation is available on-site. Book early!
A list of hostels, B&B’s self-catering accommodation and hotels in the local area can be seen here.
The Café and Gift Shop is open daily from 9:30am – 6pm serving hot drinks and food, light lunch, cakes and more. We also have ocean-view outdoor seating available.
Enjoy a walk: see Ireland’s first stupa (a sacred Buddhist monument), walk around the new temple, light a candle, wander coastal meadows or rest and unwind in the meditation garden.
Read our visitor information here.