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Entering Emptiness - Day Retreat


Sunday, 19 July 2026
About this event
Buddhism talks about śūnyatā – variously translated as emptiness, fullness, beauty, even ‘the ground of perfection’.
How do we relate to and explore this exciting and mysterious expression of the true nature of things – this vision of a developing a consciousness that transcends all limitations?
Firstly, we develop a steady, empathetic, dynamic mind; then we turn that flexible mind towards a direct confrontation with reality.
Only when both of these faculties are in play can we enter the unbounded world of the truly real.
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Art ExhibitionsFamily Tours in the Dead Zoo Lab
More detailsWed, 8 Jul - Sat, 22 Aug
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
Lectures & readingsAuthor Chat with Theo Dorgan on his novel Camarade
More detailsThu, 27 Aug
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum


Live music & gigsNathan Carter in Conversation: A Music Talks Series
More detailsThu, 13 Aug
The Lark Concert Hall
Live music & gigsDanny O’Reilly in Conversation: A Music Talks Series
More detailsMon, 10 Aug
The Lark Concert Hall
Dance & performing artsESENCIA - Daniel Caballera Flamenco Show
More detailsFri, 7 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
The Lark Concert Hall
Dance & performing artsChalanam - Celebrating the Art of Movement
More detailsSun, 30 Aug
The Civic Theatre