About Sunyata

Sunyata Buddhist Centre is a retreat centre based on a 10 acre property in rural County Clare. The centre is devoted to, and inspired by the Thai Forest tradition of Buddhism particularly the lineage of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho, who opened our Dhamma hall in July 2000.

Since 1998 the centre has been offering residential retreats and a wide variety of other events to those who wish to learn about Buddhism, mindfulness and meditation. It also welcomes people to come and stay to sample spiritual community life.

Sunyata’s activities are made possible by a community of volunteers, and all offerings, from Dhamma books to retreats, are offered on the basis of anonymous donation. In this way, we hope that the benefits of Dhamma can be availed of by anybody, regardless of their means. Similarly, people of all faiths or none are equally welcome at Sunyata.

We regularly host Buddhist monks and nuns both to teach retreats and also stay during other times of the year.

Our vision is to continue the work of our retreat centre and to establish a monastery in the Thai forest tradition of Buddhism.

Upcoming Events

Full list of upcoming events can be found here.

Community Garden Project

Join us this Saturday 16th of March: 10am-2pm to start our community gardening project.

 

Our aim is to tend, nourish and co-create into beautiful and abundant spaces.

We will meet a couple of times a month with a view to growing food for the kitchen and also cultivating and maintaining the gardens and grounds. No experience is necessary and all are welcome! We will have  a light lunch of soup and bread

Metta and goodwill to all beings

Visiting Sunyata

   

 

Visit us for a few hours or for the day. Sunyata is open every day except during the retreats. You’re welcome to spend time on our grounds in solitude or as part of our regular community activities. Please feel free to attend puja and meditation every day from 7 am – 8 am and 7 pm – 8 pm. 

Thank you.