Jekyll2026-09-19T12:44:01+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//feed.xmlZen In IrelandA group of Zen practicioners in the Dshimaru lineage. Dawn Sitting at Earth+Sky Zen Sept. 22nd - Sept. 25th2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:002026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/09/19/dawn-sitting-at-earthsky-zen-sept-22nd-sept-25thThis week the dawn sitting is from 6:30am - 7:10am followed by the morning ceremony, Tuesday through Friday, online and in-person. All welcome.

Meeting ID: 835 5345 4120

Passcode: watermoon

]]>Dawn sitting at Earth+Sky, Monday, Sept. 14th through Thursday, Sept. 17th2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:002026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/09/13/dawn-sitting-at-earthsky-monday-sept-14th-through-thursday-sept-17thThis week’s dawn sitting at Earth+Sky will be from 6:00am until 6:40am followed by the Morning Ceremony; online and in person, Monday, Sept.14th through Thursday, Sept. 17th.

Zoom Meeting ID: 835 5345 4120

Passcode: watermoon

]]>Autumnal Equinox Zazen Day September 202026-09-02T00:00:00+00:002026-09-02T00:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/sesshin/2026/09/02/autumnal-equinox-zazen-day-september-20The Zazen day is an opportunity for the practice of equilibrium and balance, both physical and mental. It will be a day of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and some samu/meitheal around the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch. There will be a dharma talk and discussion. All are welcome. Participants may come for part of the day, if the full day is not feasible for you. The suggested donation is €35, but no one should stay for lack of funds. Please register by email before Sept. 15th.

]]>Autumnal Equinox Zazen Day - Sunday, Sept. 20th2026-09-01T00:00:00+00:002026-09-01T00:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/09/01/autumnal-equinox-zazen-day-sunday-sept-20thCelebrating the Autumnal Equinox, the Zazen Day will begin at 6:30am at Earth+Sky Zen Dublin Dojo, and will end at 6:30pm. It is a time to practice equilibrium and balance, in all the aspects of our lives including our sitting practice and walking meditation. Participants may join for some of the day if the early start is not possible. Just let us know in advance by email. The suggested donation is €35.

]]>Autumn Schedule at Earth+Sky Zen begins on Sunday September 6th2026-08-30T00:00:00+00:002026-08-30T00:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/08/30/autumn-schedule-at-earthsky-zen-begins-on-sunday-september-6thWe will open for Sunday evening zazen on September 6th at 6:15pm. There will be a introduction for newcomers at 5:30pm.

The times for evening zazen on Wednesdays and Sundays remains the same, at 6:15pm, morning zazen will now be a dawn sitting, and the times will change as the year progresses towards Winter Solstice.

The in-person dawn sitting from Sept. 7th to Sept. 11th will be from 6am - 6:40am followed by the morning ceremony, which will also be offered online: Meeting ID 835 5345 4120 Passcode watermoon

No morning zazen on Wednesday, Sept 9th that week.

]]>Zhineng Qigong at Earth+Sky Zen Dublin Dojo2026-08-29T11:41:00+00:002026-08-29T11:41:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/08/29/zhineng-qigong-at-earthsky-zen-dublin-dojoWe are offering a six-week course in Zhineng Qigong at the Dublin Dojo on Sundays from Sept. 27th to Nov. 1st, after evening zazen, 7pm - 8:15pm.

Qi gong (pronounced ‘chee gong’) is an ancient Chinese practice which helps to develop and balance the life energy (qi). Practiced regularly, it makes joints more supple, strengthens the muscles, improves balance and coordination and calms the mind. It is a suitable complimentary practice to zazen - sitting meditation -.

In this introductory course, you will learn the first Zhineng form which is called ‘Lift Qi Up Pour Qi Down’. It is a moving meditation which will enhance the flow of qi into and throughout the body. You will also learn some simple but powerful movements designed to clear energy blockages, la qi (how to open and close your energy), and a standing meditation.

The course will be led by Brian Lynch, who completed teacher training in 2019 with Master Zhu Cong Hua. He has been practicing Zhineng Qigong since 2014 and has trained with several Chinese teachers. Brian has also trained in Aikido, Tai Chi and Zen Meditation and these disciplines have influenced his approach to qi gong.

Cost for 6 classes: €72.

Please register by sending us an email before Sept. 20th

]]>Summer Arrangements at Earth+Sky Zen2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:002026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/07/21/summer-arrangements-at-earthsky-zenThursday morning zazen at 7:30am on July 23rd will be the last zazen at Earth+Sky before the Lúnasa Sesshin on the Aran Islands. We will then close for the month of August opening again on the first Sunday in September for evening zazen at 6:15pm.

]]>Lúnasa Sesshin 2026 on the Aran Islands 25/07 - 01/082026-06-12T23:00:00+00:002026-06-12T23:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/sesshin/2026/06/12/lunasa-sesshin-2026-on-the-aran-islands-2507-0108We will return to Inis Mór this year for our Lúnasa Sesshin in the last week of July, ending on Lá Lúnasa.

Please contact us by email for more information.

Arrive July 25th - Depart August 1st

Cost: €375

Registration before June 30th and deposit of €150

]]>YAZA - all night sitting on Mid-summer’s Eve2026-06-01T23:00:00+00:002026-06-01T23:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/06/01/yaza-all-night-sitting-on-mid-summers-eveThe Mid-summer YAZA on the Summer Solstice will be offered as an in-person event at the Dublin Dojo, 1 Upr. Gardiner St. It will also be offered online on Saturday, 8pm – 11:30pm and on Sunday 4:30am to 6:30am. This is a free event and donations are gratefully accepted. Contact: zen.in.ireland\@gmail.com for more information and zoom link.

]]>East Asian Calligraphy Workshop with Yingge Xu2026-04-16T23:00:00+00:002026-04-16T23:00:00+00:00https://www.zenireland.com//zen/dublin/2026/04/16/east-asian-calligraphy-workshop-with-yingge-xuJoin us for a meditative one-day Calligraphy Workshop with Xingge Xu on Saturday May 23rd, from 10:00 am to 4:30pm. For more information and to register, see https://www.artofthebrush.ie/event-details-registration/east-asian-calligraphy-workshop-shodo-the-awakening-heart

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