April 15th, 2008 — General
As of Tuesday 1st April the Dublin Buddhist Centre was open for classes in our new venue on Liberty Corner, 5 James Joyce Street, Dublin 1! The move went smoothly, and the keys to our old place on Leeson Street Lower were handed in to our landlord for that premises and we went forth from the world of rented property.
After quite a bit of work by the builders, our painting team, our moving team and by all the people who help clean up and tidy our new premises, we now have a shiny new Buddhist centre, and the response from people coming in has been extremely positive.
So we look forward to seeing you there! Keep an eye on this post - we’ll be adding some pictures soon.
With metta,
Vajrashura.
February 28th, 2008 — Updates
The building project at 5 James Joyce Street for the new Dublin Buddhist Centre is going ahead at full steam! The builders are flying through the work, and expect the building to be finished in early- to mid-March. Then it’ll just be a case of putting in the floor, painting the place, and the new Buddhist Centre is ready to go!
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January 29th, 2008 — Updates
The DBC Fundraising Raffle draw happened just before the X-mas break! And the prize-winners were:
Janice Pierce - Week-long retreat in Taraloka.
Pavara - Week-long retreat in Padmaloka.
Anne McMahon - Week-long DBC Retreat.
Ruth Archbold - Weekend DBC Retreat.
Norah Archbold - Foundation Meditation Course and two Yoga Cards.
Lars Mainguist - €100 DBC Bookshop Voucher.
Sarah Tully - Irish Chamber Orchestra tickets (to see four shows this season - a pair of ticket for each show).
Congrats to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated in the draw. In total, the draw raised €750, which will help us to renovate and decorate the new Liberty Corner Dublin Buddhist Centre. Thanks for all your help!
Vajrashura.
December 18th, 2007 — Events
Paola Catizone has taught Yoga and movement for 25 years, developing a style informed by various somatic disciplines including Authentic Movement, Yoga, Dance and Focusing.
Her work builds on the ability to listen to the body and she uses movement as a healing, meditative practice. The focus is on fluidity and effortlessness.
During the day we will explore movement principles and work with Somatics, Feldenkrais and other embodiment practices. Participants of all ages and levels of fitness are welcome.
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December 18th, 2007 — Events
Joe Coveney is running a drawing day on Sunday 3 February 2008. The day is for anyone who has an interest in art, regardless of ability.
Over the course of the day he will introduce new drawing skills and techniques, and will use a range of interesting media to explore different aspects of drawing. Materials will be provided so just bring your enthusiasm.
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December 18th, 2007 — Events
Is your New Year’s Resolution to lose that comedic flab around your mid-section? Join us for a one-day workshop in Improvisational Comedy - Tone up your quick-thinking muscle, melt away your inhibitions, and feel the burn in your risk-taking skills! You’ll learn the basics of improvisation and you’ll also develop a number of practical skills you can apply in almost any real-life situation, including creative problem-solving, quick-thinking skills, spontaneity, non-verbal communication, and having fun with strangers. This workshop is led by Sandra Austin, and is open to everyone, and there’s no prerequisite except a willingness for silliness. Laughter and positive vibes guaranteed.
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December 18th, 2007 — Events
Spend a day chilling out in awareness with gentle yoga stretches to eliminate toxins and bring more energy into the body, correct breathing habits through the three phase breath, deep relaxation and inner awareness through Yoga Nidra (a state of conscious deep sleep). Also healthy eating tips, head neck and shoulder massage routine, and life coaching through identifying your strengths, weaknesses, ambitions and needs.
Led by Mairead Keane, Reiki Master and stress-management consultant.
At the Dublin Buddhist Centre.
Sunday 13 January 2008, 10am – 5pm. €60.
Booking essential on (01) 6615934.
Bring vegetarian lunch to share.
With thanks,
Prajnagita.
December 13th, 2007 — Updates
Exactly three months after we launched the Liberty Corner Appeal it is fantastic to report that we have raised nearly two thirds of our target of €70,000. So far we have raised a total of €46,132 in pledges and donations from many of you who want to see our work continue far into the future. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!
Now we are asking those of you who have not yet made a donation to do so. We still need to raise €23,878 to help us put down a floor, put in partition walls, fit the space with toilets and a kitchen area. We really need your help to reach our target as soon as possible. The sooner you give (i.e. today!) the quicker we can start the building work, move out of our current location and not waste precious finances on paying rent as well as our mortgage.
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November 26th, 2007 — Events
Ever tire of the delights of tiramisu? Or of the comfort of your car as you crawl to work? Then release the renunciant within and join us on the Simple Living Week from 30 November - 7 December, when we’ll be exploring the Buddhist virtues of stillness, simplicity, and contentment. And any money you save by living simply during the week can be donated to our new building appeal!
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November 15th, 2007 — Events
Reflexology is a natural complementary therapy, which aims to restore balance between mind, body and emotions.
It works by applying special pressure techniques to the feet or hands to bring a response in the corresponding area of the body.
Treatments may benefit many common ailments such as Migraine, Insomnia, Sinus problems, Hormonal imbalances, Infertility, Digestive disorders, Stress related conditions etc.
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November 13th, 2007 — Events
Marina Bilak, a Registered Practitioner with the Shiatsu Society of Ireland (RPSSI) is generously offering to give four shiatsu treatments in aid of the DBC new centre fund-raise.
Shiatsu is a non evasive therapy for relaxation, recovery and self-healing. It is a traditional form of body therapy from Japan. Literally translated ‘finger pressure’, shiatsu involves comfortable pressure from the thumbs and palms applied to the energy channels and points in the body. Given through loose, comfortable clothing, shiatsu may also include gentle stretches and rotations of the limbs and joints.
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October 30th, 2007 — Events
Healthy Foods
Recharge your life with healthy vegetarian food!
As a fundraiser for the new centre project, Mary Mullany will be running three vegetarian cookery workshops in November and December.
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October 24th, 2007 — Events
Dear friends,
Our fundraising campaign to turn No. 5 James Joyce Street, our brand new centre, into a beautiful and peaceful space is currently in full flow! To celebrate our new home, and to continue to raise funds for the new centre, we are holding an art exhibition and auction, showcasing original work donated by some of our very talented artists.
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October 24th, 2007 — Events
“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it” - Michelangelo
Ratnabandhu will once again be running one of his legendary Vision & Transformation weekend workshops to help with the new centre fund-raise.
Here’s what he said about the workshop:
“Being committed to the spiritual path is not the same as knowing what you want to do with the nitty-gritty of your everyday life. You may be committed to spiritual practice but do you know with absolute clarity just what it is you want to manifest in the area of relationship, money, health, livelihood etc?
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October 22nd, 2007 — Events
The Saddharma Pundarika or White Lotus Sutra is a Buddhist work dating from the 1st centre (CE). It has been described as one of the most important of all Mahayana Sutras and is said to speak the language of images, stories, myth and symbol. Its scope is as universal as sci-fi while its meanings are as personal and unfolding as infinitely blooming flowers…
Pavara and Greg O’Brien will facilitate the day’s reading which will be punctuated by short meditations and lunch. So please, do come and join us for any or all of the event.
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October 19th, 2007 — Events
A message from Penny, who’s off to the mountains of the Himalayas:
I will be embarking upon an 18 day trek in the Nepalese Himalaya towards the end of November. I will be arriving in Kathmandu on the 21st of Nov. and 2 days later, with Phul, my intrepid guide (who wears a pink woolly hat with a bobble, no kidding), we will be setting off on a truely gruelling trek, covering 300 km, braving the rigours of a Nepalese winter, and climbing to altitudes of over 5,ooo metres.
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October 3rd, 2007 — Events
Ever wondered what exactly you needed to do to improve your particular posture, or how you could adjust your body to help you eliminate your own particular aches and pains? Well now is your chance to find out…
Our dynamic resident yoga teacher, Pavara, is offering 10 one-hour, one-to-one yoga sessions where he will offer you his individual attention to help you do just that. Through these sessions Pavara hopes to raise a pledge of €500 for the Liberty Corner Appeal and he is asking for a minimum donation €50 an hour - a steal!
If you would like to avail of one or several one-to-one yoga lessons with Pavara please call me at the Buddhist Centre on (01) 662 4560 to organise your booking. They would also make a great present for someone you know who might benefit from them!
Prajnagita.
September 25th, 2007 — Events
As a way of introducing the location of our new centre, we have organised a Walking Tour of the area, led by local historian Terry Fagan, who has spent twenty years (and written six books!) gathering local people’s memories of the place.
The Tour will take place on Thursday 4th October. We’ll meet at 11.30 at the new Centre location (No. 5 James Joyce Street, which is off Talbot Street, towards Connolly Station end) to have a look around, before starting the walking tour from 12.00 to 2.00 pm.
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September 24th, 2007 — Events
On October 29th Gustavo Nicolosi will be running the Dublin Marathon as a way of raising money for the Liberty Corner appeal. Here he is explaining why:
It was only a few years ago when I walked into the Centre enquiring about a meditation course being announced on their website, since then a natural link to the Meditation Practice and Buddhism in general has been growing stronger. The most clinical explanation as to why somebody may get attracted to Meditation has been probably given, in one of the retreats that I have attended, by my Friend “J” - “Intuition”, he answered when asked.
I thus intuitively value the work done by my tireless Friends in the Centre and I’d very much appreciate your financial contribution. Just weeks ago, more than fifteen years after the movement was started in Dublin, the Centre bought their first home, therefore any extra contributions are very much needed at this stage.
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September 19th, 2007 — Events
A unique opportunity to buy original artwork by some of our very talented artists. A great Christmas gift for yourself or a friend and a great way to give to the new centre!
Bring your wallets and look forward to seeing you there! We will be starting at 7pm on 7th November in Filmbase, Curve Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Prajnagita.
