Who are we?
Kagyu Samye Dzong is a Dublin-based Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, founded in 1977, the oldest established Buddhist Centre in Ireland, and is part of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Our Spiritual Director is His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorge. Our Founder and Director, Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche, first brought Tibetan […]
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What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a spiritual practice based on the teachings of the Buddha (the Awakened One) who taught methods which enable us to transform ‘who we are’ into ‘who we REALLY are’ (pure and perfect) through the power of Loving Kindness and Compassion, for the benefit of all sentient beings. The teachings of the Buddha, though […]
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What we offer
In Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin we present a wide and varied programme of activities: Meditation – Mondays 6.30pm, Thursdays 6.30pm, Saturdays 12pm Meditation Classes (*temporarily suspended due to Covid19) Teachings on Buddhism (*temporarily suspended due to Covid19) Regular weekly programme of Silent and chanting practices – Mondays 7.30pm, Wednesdays 6.30pm, Saturdays 8am and 9am – […]
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Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation is a unique way to bring your mind to the present moment and to allow us to experience true peace (easier said than done!) and an insight and realization of what the mind really is. In Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, we practice the traditional Buddhist method of meditation brought to us […]
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News & Upcoming Events
Dear Friends, We are delighted to announce that we will reopen Monday 29th June, albeit in a limited capacity, in line with the current recommendations. We have made some adjustments to our schedule and access to the Centre and ask that you are patient with us as we navigate the new way of doing things. […]
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Join Our Mailing List
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Centre Membership
Would you like to help with the maintenance and development of Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace and Health. Members can support our work by joining those who are already contributing by monthly ‘standing order’ to Kagyu Buddhism Ireland, the charity responsible for the Centre and its activities. By making […]
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