Temple Programme July/August
A Beacon of Wisdom and Compassion for the Modern World
Open Daily | Everyone Welcome | July 17th to August 26th
The Dzogchen Beara Temple is opening its doors this July and everyone is welcome. The Temple Programme 2024 is a wonderful way to experience this beautiful new addition to our cliff-top Buddhist centre.
Whether you are new to meditation and Buddhism or an experienced meditation practitioner, there is something for you. We look forward to welcoming you to our new Temple.
Choose from daily Guided Meditations, half-day Mini-Retreats, Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga, Dharma talks and Temple Visits.
Mini-Retreats
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:30am to 2pm
Relaxed drop-in sessions with experienced meditation teachers; introducing simple yet profound methods of meditation and contemplation, that can help bring ease, insight and inspiration into your life, to benefit yourself and others.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
After the session enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared with organic vegetables grown on the site, served in the shrine room with sweeping panoramic views of sea and sky.
Leave feeling rested and renewed!
Fee €40 Concession €35 (early booking advised)
Wednesday 17 July
What Buddhism Really Is with Valerie Baker
Buddhism is not about worshiping the Buddha, believing in reincarnation or performing rituals; Buddhism is about transforming the mind.
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Saturday 20 July
The Joy of Simplicity with Susan Browne
In this mini retreat the focus will be on meditation practice as a way to savour the uniqueness of each moment and rediscover the joy of simply being.
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Monday 22 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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Wednesday 24 July
How to Meditate with Kirsten DeLeo
Through meditation we can learn to let go of too much thinking and gradually become more present and calm.
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Saturday 27 July
Understanding the Mind to Understand Ourselves with Susan Browne
The practice of 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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Monday 29 July
We Are What We Think with Christine Whiteside
How we see things is of great importance. Join us to explore how this is true and how we can work with our thinking mind.
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Monday 31 July
Self Compassion with John Douglas
Cultivate warmth and kindness towards ourselves, not because of how well our lives are going but because of just how difficult our lives can be.
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To book online please use the “Book Here” link.
Saturday 3 August
Loving Kindness with Alvina Cassidy
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
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Monday 5 August
Discovering a Treasury of Blessings with Jeff DeLeo
Develop the qualities of meditation and insight by focusing on the form and qualities of Buddha Shakyamuni in order to receive his blessings.
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Wednesday 7 August
How to Meditate with Kirsten DeLeo
Through meditation we can learn to let go of too much thinking and gradually become more present and calm.
Book Here
Saturday 10 August
The Joy of Simplicity with Susan Browne
In this mini retreat the focus will be on meditation practice as a way to savour the uniqueness of each moment and rediscover the joy of simply being.
Book Here
Monday 12 August
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.
Book Here
Wednesday 14 August
Self Compassion with John Douglas
Cultivate warmth and kindness towards ourselves, not because of how well our lives are going but because of just how difficult our lives can be.
Book Here
Saturday 17 August
Loving Kindness with Alvina Cassidy
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
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Saturday 19 August
The Heart Practice for Difficult Times with John Douglas
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
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Wednesday 21 August
We Are What We Think with Christine Whiteside
How we see things is of great importance. Join us to explore how this is true and how we can work with our thinking mind.
Book Here
Saturday 24 August
Understanding the Mind to Understand Ourselves with Susan Browne
The practice of meditation is the way to come to know our mind, bring insight and discover a greater stability no matter what we encounter.
Book Here
Monday 26 August
Discovering a Treasury of Blessings with Jeff DeLeo
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
Book Here
To book online please use the “Book Here” link.
Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
Fridays and Sundays 10:30am to 12pm
Move to Meditate. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Kum Nye’s movement and breathing exercises restore the body’s natural rhythms and calm the mind – making it a very effective gateway to meditation practice and a great support as we integrate meditation in our daily lives. No prior experience of yoga or meditation is needed.
What to bring
Kum Nye is a slow and meditative form of yoga. It is good to wear clothing that allows free movement, yoga mats are not necessary. You may like to bring an extra pair of warm socks and a blanket.
Fee €15 Concession €12 (early booking advised)
You can choose to stay for lunch when you book online.
Friday 2 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Sunday 4 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Friday 9 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Sunday 11 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Friday 16 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Sunday 18 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Friday 23 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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Sunday 25 August Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
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To book online please use the “Book Here” link.
Dharma Talks – Discovering Buddhism
Tuesdays 7pm to 8:30pm
Buddhism is known around the world. From meditation apps to Buddha statues, elements of Buddhist philosophy and practice have become more popular in mainstream culture. But what is Buddhism really about and what did the Buddha teach? Can these insights into wisdom and compassion support us in navigating the uncertain times we live in? Join us for a stimulating evening exploring how this 2,500 year old tradition remains relevant and practical in our modern lives.
Everyone is welcome to join us for our evening Dharma talks on Discovering Buddhism. Explore Buddhist topics in a relaxed and accessible way that will suit all levels of interest.
Donation based event, booking recommended.
Donation Based Events
Meditation is bringing the mind back home, and this is first achieved through the practice of mindfulness.
Once an old woman came to Buddha and asked him how to meditate. He told her to remain aware of every movement of her hands as she drew the water from the well, knowing that if she did, she would soon find herself in that state of alert and spacious calm that is meditation.
The practice of mindfulness, of bringing the scattered mind home, and so of bringing the different aspects of our being into focus, is called ‘Peacefully Remaining’ or ‘Calm Abiding’. This is the first practice on the Buddhist path of meditation.
Every session is suitable for beginners and is guided by an experienced instructor. 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 to join this free guided meditation.
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being, yet many of us feel a poverty of love, which we may experience as either feeling unloved or not being able to love others as fully as we would wish.
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
For July-August at 1.45pm; this is an opportunity to view the first and only Tibetan Buddhist temple in Ireland, and to hear about how it came to be here on the Beara peninsula. Our guide Matt and his team will explain the unique architecture, sacred decoration, images and statues.
The visit is free but you are welcome to make a donation.
Our Teachers
You can find out more about our teachers here on our Teacher Biography page.