New Year in Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin

Dear Friends,

Welcome to 2023….we wish you many Tashi Delegs and may this auspicious new year of the Water Rabbit bring blessings to all. A time of renewal and transformation – the first two weeks of the lunar New Year are sometimes called the ‘waxing moon of miracles’ leading to Chotrul Duchen (the Great Occasion of the Buddha’s Performance of Miracles) this is the perfect time to do retreat and make offerings, as the positive effects of actions are greatly multiplied at this time. Join us on Tuesday 21st February at 6.30pm for a very special ‘Shower of Blessings’ Tsok puja to help usher in this new year.

We have plenty of events in this coming year with more still to be confirmed, we will be truly blessed with visits from Drupon Khen Rinpoche, Lama Zangmo, and Ringu Tulku Rinpoche (dates to be confirmed) as well as Clive Holmes and others to come this year – check out our Events page for more information!

The Centre is fully open with our regular practice programme in place – everyone is welcome to attend any of our sessions and we look forward to welcoming you.

A MESSAGE FROM HIS HOLINESS KARMAPA ON THE SITUATION IN UKRAINE 24/02/2022

“When I was in India, people from the Ukraine would come to visit me regularly. I was particularly impressed by their love for peace. They were eagerly seeking how to calm their minds and live compassionately and peacefully without harming others. I consider all these people to be my friends.

I was very saddened and shocked to hear the news today of the conflict in Ukraine. The difficulties and suffering that the people of Ukraine are now facing is unimaginable. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.

I ask everyone to join with me in praying for all those involved in this conflict, that this terrible situation may be resolved swiftly, and that peace and harmony may be restored.”

PRAYERS FOR PEACE

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6.30PM WE WILL DEDICATE THE PRACTICE OF CHENREZI TO ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT, GENERATING COMPASSION FOR THOSE SUFFERING EVERYWHERE. ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US! NO NEED TO BE BUDDHIST TO ATTEND.

Losar Tashi Delek! Welcome to the New Year of the Water Tiger, may this new year bring you and all beings peace and equanimity. In accordance with the wualities of the water tiger, may you embrace the spontaneous and enthusiastic dynamism of the tiger, while cooling the heat of its quick temper with the patient calm of water. This new year, may you reach the wealth of your hidden potential with spiritedness and delight, as if finding a rare jewel resting beneat the surface of a limpid lake #kagyumonlam #tashidelek #karmapa

IN-PERSON SESSIONS – See our Regular Programme page for up-to-date information about our daily/weekly schedule

• MONDAYS:  MEDITATION 6.30PM – 7.30PM AMITABHA PUJA 7.30PM – 8.30PM
  

• TUESDAYS: CHENREZI PUJA 6.30PM – 7.30PM INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM 7.30PM – 845PM

• WEDNESDAYS: CHENREZI PUJA 6.30PM – 7.30PM INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION 7.30PM – 8.45PM
  

• SATURDAYS: GREEN TARA PUJA 9AM – 10.30AM  ‘KNOW YOUR POISONS, KNOW YOUR ANTIDOTE’ (see Events page for more info) 10.30AM – 11.45AM MEDITATION 12PM – 12.30PM

And if you are not yet ready to come back to the Centre, you can still participate in the regular schedule via our Facebook Live @buddhismdublin

Introduction to Buddhism Evenings – Tuesdays at 7.30pm. This introductory evening covers aspects of Buddhism such as the life story of the Lord Buddha, the teachings of the Buddha and the spread of Buddhism througout Asia and now throughout the Western World, and explaining the differences (or similarities!) between the different aspects of Buddhism – Tibetan, Zen etc. Talks are facilitated by the practitioners of Kagyu Samye Dzong and all are welcome to attend.

Meditation Instruction for Beginners – Wednesdays at 7.30pm. To help you get off to the best possible start in your practice of Meditation, we offer instruction in the traditional Buddhist practice of Meditation. Learning the correct posture and techniques are vital to ensure that you get the most benefit from your practice, and it is also important to receive these instructions from a qualified and authorised teacher. In KSD Dublin these instructions are given by Emile, umzi (practice leader in Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin), an experienced meditator and practitioner who has been authorised by Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche to do so.

Check our Events page regularly, as events are confirmed we will get them on the web!

Following the instruction of our Abbott and Director, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, we are expanding Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin to help us bring the Dharma to an even greater number of people and build the first Tibetan Temple in Dublin.

We hope that you will all join with us on this journey. The growth of the Centre was the dream of our Founder, Akong Tulku Rinpoche, and on his last visit to Dublin in April 2013, he told us that this was what we have to make happen. This will require effort and support, both financial and physical, from the whole community of Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, to realise his dream of a bigger Centre for Dublin.

To enable us to achieve this goal we are looking for people to become ‘Supporters of Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin’ – we are looking for 108 participants – who will agree to commit to contributing just €5 per month (or more if you can manage it). This will provide us with a regular income stream to allow us to meet repayments. If you are in the lucky position to be able to make a more significant financial commitment to the Centre – either in the form of a once-off donation or an interest-free loan, please let us know.  Contact us by phone 01 4537427 or by email info@buddhism.ie to find out how you can donate. You can also download a  Membership form and Membership leaflet, print it off, fill in and send it to your bank, or use the details to set up a standing order online

Looking forward to seeing you in the Centre soon!!!