Zen in Dublin

HarrisonLennon

Hello all,

I've recently started a course on Buddhism and its not working out for me. It's more office bonding day then tranquil teachings.

I really think Zen might be for me, I need to learn to let go of so much mental strain, it's really killing me. Anger, anxiety, depression..

Anyway I'm attending a beginners course Sunday in a Dojo in the city.. Let's see.

Anyone got some success stories or places in Dublin to go to share.

Patrick83

If we practice meditation as medicine , believing we are sick , it is very difficult for us to realize the true meaning of practice.

Dainin Katagiri

maguffin

HarrisonLennon wrote: »

Hello all,

I've recently started a course on Buddhism and its not working out for me. It's more office bonding day then tranquil teachings.

I really think Zen might be for me, I need to learn to let go of so much mental strain, it's really killing me. Anger, anxiety, depression..

Anyway I'm attending a beginners course Sunday in a Dojo in the city.. Let's see.

Anyone got some success stories or places in Dublin to go to share.

When you say a 'course' in Buddhism what do you mean...was it some institute/college course or did you attend a proper Buddhist Centre?? The trouble with doing 'courses' (eg. adult education night classes) is that they can only offer a superficial look at the philosophy of Buddhism. Rather than just switch to another branch of Buddhism ie Zen...have a look at this link..there may be something in it for you.

BTW...I'm assuming you live in Dublin...

http://meditateinireland.com/

munkee

maguffin wrote: »

When you say a 'course' in Buddhism what do you mean...was it some institute/college course or did you attend a proper Buddhist Centre?? The trouble with doing 'courses' (eg. adult education night classes) is that they can only offer a superficial look at the philosophy of Buddhism. Rather than just switch to another branch of Buddhism ie Zen...have a look at this link..there may be something in it for you.

BTW...I'm assuming you live in Dublin...

http://meditateinireland.com/

Sorry for resurrecting an ancient thread, but for the benefit of anyone who stumbles upon it, here's some information about the organisation linked to above.

http://buddhismnewkadampa.wordpress.com/

There is plenty of documented criticism of them online.

shell18244

Hello,
Don't know if I should be posting this here but I live in Dublin and I think I want to follow Buddhism, what should I do? should I start meditating at a Buddhist center ?

munkee

I'd suggest visiting a few of the centres and groups and getting a feel for what suits you, both in terms of the style of practice and the people involved. That way you'll get a feel for different approaches in Buddhism.

These are some centres I've attended. They all cater for beginners to varying degrees, some even offer introductory 'courses':

Samye Dzong
Rigpa
Zen
Mindfulness Ireland (Thich Nhat Hanh)