What We Offer

Meditation and Compassion through to traditional Buddhist studies

Rigpa centres offer a range of courses and programmes for everyone – whether you want to learn how to meditate and develop compassion to overcome the mental and emotional challenges of daily life, or engage with a complete path of study and practice that follows every stage of the Buddha’s teachings and can lead to enlightenment.

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Meditation and compassion have been shown to be beneficial in many different ways, including bringing peace of mind, tackling stress, depression and other mental health problems. They can also help us to develop more kindness and warm-heartedness for ourselves, our families and those around us.

To find a course near you check our events page or contact one of our city centres by following one of the links on the Map.
Rigpa International

For those who wish to go deeper into studying and practising Buddhism, Rigpa offers an in-depth curriculum of study, reflection, practice and retreat based on the graduated stages of the Buddhist path of awakening.

To find our more about the complete buddhist path offered in Rigpa see here.

Rigpa also offers a traditional study college (shedra) and short and long practice retreats (drupdra).

Rigpé Shyönnu

Rigpé Shyönnu are an international group of young people (aged between 18 -35) who share an interest in Buddhist thought and practice. We aim to create a sense of community and friendship that supports young people to work with their minds and hearts amidst the challenges of modern life.

Every summer and winter we organise international retreats. Throughout the year, we also hold other local events in Amsterdam, Berlin, Cologne, London and other cities. Currently, we are offering a number of online events.

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Spiritual Care Programme

The Spiritual Care Programme was established and has been supported by Rigpa since 1993, offering non-denominational, contemplative-based care for health and social care professionals, and trained volunteers as well as for a general public. The programme is run independently in Ireland where a spiritual care centre was founded.

Spiritual Care Center at Dzogchen Beara

The centre, based at Dzogchen Beara, provides a safe and supportive environment for guests living with life-limiting illness, recovering from treatment or experiencing bereavement, and for those who care for them.

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Upcoming Events

Time to Meditate – Cork Mondays
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SMA community centre
SMA Wilton Parish community centre
Cork
11th September - 16th October 2023

Path to Freedom
Uncover buddha nature
Online course
Wednesday evenings
13th September - 25th October 2023

In the Mirror of Death
Rigpa Dublin
12 Wicklow Street
Dublin
18th September - 4th December 2023

Meditation & The Four Noble Truths 
Rigpa Athlone
1 Bastion street
Athlone
20th September - 20th June 2024

The Science of Happiness
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Rigpa Dublin
12 Wicklow Street
Dublin
21st September - 26th October 2023