Rigpa Ireland

05/03/2026

"Meditation could be said to be the Art of Simplicity: simply sitting, simply breathing and simply being" — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

19/02/2026

Losar Tashi Delek
We wish everyone a happy and auspicious year ahead in the Fire Horse year! 🙏🏽🪷
The Fire Horse Year is believed to carry vitality, energy, and spiritual transformation. The Horse is considered one of the most auspicious animals in the twelve-year cycle, it symbolizes freedom, endurance, and forward movement. In 2026, this symbolism takes on an intensity with the fire element—the element of transformation, purification, and illumination.

21/01/2026

A NEW WAY OF SEEING THE WORLD
Part 1: Discovering Buddhist Wisdom

Weekly ONLINE interactive course over 10 weeks with Dominique Side
9 February - 20 April 2026

“This course provides a refreshing and stimulating approach to the Dharma. I really appreciate Dominique's clear and direct style of teaching, and her knowledge and experience of the subject really shows.” Jon

The Buddha’s wisdom reveals a new way of seeing the world and ourselves in it. Buddhist teachings offer reflections that challenge our usual ways of thinking and invite us to question our values and assumptions.

This interactive course is an exploration of the key points of Buddhist thought. We will examine these perspectives closely to see the similarities and differences between Buddhist views and contemporary ideas. We will be invited to revisit our own views and clarify for ourselves what our outlook on life actually is. This process leads to far greater confidence in the way we see things.

More Info: https://prajnaonline.org/course/new-way-of-seeing-the-world-2026

20/01/2026

CALM AND CLEAR - SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT
8 days in silence, for a profound experience of meditation
📅 28 February - 8 March
📍 Lerab Ling, France
🔗 More Info & Booking - https://lerabling.org/lang-en/calm-and-clear-meditation-retreat-28-february-8-march-2026

12/01/2026

Rigpa Tibetan Calendar 2026-2027
This year's Rigpa calendar is dedicated to the long life of all teachers, the flourishing of Buddhadharma and the speedy relief of suffering, unrest and war in the world.
https://www.zamstore.com/en/in-english/33220-tibetan-fire-horse-calendar-2026-2027.html

23/12/2025

New Years Eve - Online

Ring in the new year with guided meditation, reflection and compassion for all beings. Everyone is welcome to join us online for this unique New Years Eve event facilitated by Andrew Warr.

Take time to make aspirations for the year ahead in the presence of 108 butter lamps that we will light live at Dzogchen Beara. This event will take place at Irish Standard Time.

The schedule will be as follows:

11.00pm - 11.25pm Welcome, Contemplating and Clarifying our Aspirations for the Year Ahead
11.25pm - 11.30pm Break
11.30pm - 12.05am Meditation for Entering the New Year with Awareness,
Kindness, and Compassion. #2026

https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/new-year-online/

15/12/2025

Dzogchen Beara's Annual New Year Retreat
📅 Sunday 28 December–1 January

Dzogchen Beara’s Annual New Year Retreat with Rob van Willegen, Brigid Mallon and Mary Moriarty Sunday 28 December, 11am to […]

29/11/2025

WHISPERS OF THE HIMALAYAS: A PILGRIMAGE TO SIKKIM
In November 2025, nineteen sangha members, including five from our Irish sangha travelled together on a deeply meaningful pilgrimage to Sikkim.

https://rigpa.ie/whispers-of-the-himalayas-a-pilgrimage-to-sikkim/

9-24 November, 2025 In November 2025, nineteen sangha members, including five from our Irish sangha travelled together on a deeply […]

26/11/2025

LIVE SANGHA DAY: THE HEART OF COMPASSION
📅December 6 | 10:00 AM—12:30 PM (time zone GMT+1)
📍Online, via Zoom
In this Live Sangha Day senior teacher Ian Ives will present essential advice and practices to help us give birth to this precious jewel of compassion in our heart and mind.
https://prajnaonline.org/live/live-sangha-day-the-heart-of-compassion

19/11/2025

“If your mind is scattered and you are unable to focus, you will experience suffering. When your mind is calm and peaceful, you will experience true happiness.„ —Buddha

13/11/2025

29/10/2025

LIVE SANGHA DAY: CULTIVATING LOVING KINDNESS
📅November 8 10:00 AM—12:30 PM (time zone GMT+1)
📍Online, via Zoom
The Way of the Great Perfection
A program of the All-Encompassing Path to Enlightenment
Loving-kindness meditation is a transformative practice that cultivates goodwill and friendliness toward oneself and others. It is a foundation for exploring the rich array of compassion practices in the Tibetan tradition whilst also, in itself, offering a lifetime resource for meeting life's circumstances with greater resilience, joy, and good-heartedness.
About Andrew Warr
Andrew Warr has had a regular meditation practice for 45 years and began studying and practicing in Rigpa in 1984. He has had a prominent role in teaching Loving Kindness meditation which has included input into the Rigpa Curriculum and leading retreats worldwide.
https://prajnaonline.org/live/Cultivating-Loving-Kindness