Morning meditation is now taking place at Sunyata every morning at 7am (except during retreat). The meditation is in silence and lasts for 45 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join and also welcome to stay for breakfast after. Please note there will be no morning meditation during retreat time. Please check the website for these dates.
No need to book. Arrive at 7:50 p.m Wednesdays 8 – 9:10 p.m. Join us for a period of meditation followed by reflections. We will meditate for a period of 40 minutes, followed by a short reflection and some closing chanting. It is strongly recommended that beginners attend our monthly Introduction to Meditation Workshop, as guidance for beginners will not be given during the Wednesday evening session. The evening is offered on a donation basis. Sessions are led by members…
Peer-led mutual-help meeting that uses Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices to help people make a wholehearted recovery from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors. The meetings are open to any individuals wishing to live an intoxicant free life through the guidance and practice of the Five Precepts.
Thai New Year, or Songkran, will be celebrated at Sunyata on Sunday April 22nd. Songkran is usually marked by alms giving at the monastery and by the…
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A day of meditation for women including periods of sitting, lying and walking meditation. An opportunity to enter into our own inner silence. Absolute beginners totally welcome.…
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This workshop is designed for beginners. The afternoon will focus on teaching Insight Meditation (Vipassana), the type of meditation practiced at Sunyata Buddhist Centre. There are two…
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Louise Shanagher leads a monthly mindfulness for children workshop at Sunyata. The workshop explores themes of mindfulness in a fun and creative way through art and self…
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Louise Shanagher leads a monthly mindfulness for teenagers workshop at Sunyata. The workshop explores themes relevant to teenagers and provides strategies for using mindfulness to promote well…
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A day of insight meditation practice for all those who would like to support their meditation practice in a group setting. If you have never meditated before…
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On the second Monday of each month, the practice group meets to meditate together and discuss various topics related to Buddhist practice. Anyone is welcome to take…
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The Irish word ‘Meitheal’ means ‘a collective effort for the greater good of the community’. It describes the old Irish tradition of people coming together to help…
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