Buddhist Meditation Centres and Retreats in Ireland

There are 5 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centres in Ireland in our directory that welcome English speakers, across Insight and Tibetan traditions. Many offer free or donation-based (dana) teachings and retreats; check each centre's website for dates and guidelines.

Insight (vipassana) centres

Passaddhi Meditation CentreAdrigole, Beara Peninsula · Insight

Tibetan centres

Dzogchen BearaBeara Peninsula, County Cork · Tibetan (Rigpa)
Jampa LingBawnboy, County Cavan · Tibetan
Rigpa IrelandDublin, Cork, Athlone · Tibetan (Rigpa)

Other centres

Dublin Buddhist CentreDublin · Triratna

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Ireland?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Ireland welcome beginners for talks, group sittings or retreats. Contact the centre first and follow its guidelines.

Do Buddhist retreats cost money?

Many monasteries run on donations (dana) and ask nothing fixed. Lay-run retreat centres usually charge for food and lodging, often with a sliding scale.