

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Finding Peace and Happiness in the Teachings of the Buddha
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Fostering a deeper sense of connection with ourselves and others

The Buddha taught that true happiness arises from a heart trained in wisdom and boundless care.

In this 8-week course, we will enter deeply into the practice of the Four Immeasurables (brahmavihāras): loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity— practical skills for everyday life.
These timeless practices offer powerful tools for improving mental health, strengthening emotional resilience, and fostering a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others.
Through traditional teachings, guided meditation, and contemplation, participants will learn how these practices purify the mind, soften the heart, and lead to a happiness that is stable, profound, and not dependent on conditions.
The Four Immeasurables are central to the Buddha’s path of liberation, supporting ethical living, mental clarity, and deep inner peace.

Over eight weeks, we will explore:

• Loving-kindness as the foundation of fearlessness and goodwill
• Compassion as the courageous response to suffering for ourselves and others
• Appreciative joy as an antidote to comparison, envy, and discouragement
• Equanimity as the wisdom that holds all experience with care and without bias

This course is suitable for both new and experienced practitioners who wish to ground their lives more fully in the Teachings of the Buddha.

Participants are invited to discover the Four Immeasurables not merely as ideas, but as ways of being—pathways to a liberated heart and a life of genuine peace.

Led by instructors with many years of experience of these teachings, each session consists of:

• An exposition of the teachings of the Buddha as they apply to everyday life
• Meditation practice
• Time for contemplation
• Group discussions and Q&amp;A, offering you the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment.


AUDIENCE

This course is suitable for everyone seeking happiness


LOCATION

Avila Carmelite Centre�
Bloomfield Avenue
Morehampton Road�D04 YF66�Ireland


DATE(S)

8 Week course
Start date:  19th January (every Monday evening)
End date: 23rd March, no class on Bank holiday Mondays


TIME

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Irish Time, including a tea break
(7.00 pm– 7.45 pm, guided meditations; 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm teachings, reflections and discussions)


COST

Standard: 100
Concession: 50
Students/under 25/Rigpa Members: 30


INSTRUCTORS

Tony Mealy, Aidan McGarry, Geraldine Clare


MORE INFO &amp; TICKETS

https://rigpa.ie/events/event/finding-peace-and-happiness-in-the-teachings-of-the-buddha/
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, meditation, mental-health, bank-holiday, holiday
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dublin
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Avila Carmelite Centre
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- **full address**: Avila Carmelite Centre, Dublin, Ireland

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- **organizer**: Rigpa Ireland (https://allevents.in/org/rigpa-ireland/26254863)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Avila Carmelite Centre, Dublin, Ireland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rigpa Ireland
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness, meditation, mental-health, bank-holiday, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Finding Peace and Happiness in the Teachings of the Buddha ?
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