Patrick Gaffney

Weekend of Teachings
Friday 14 March 7.30pm to Monday 17 March 1pm

For the first time, Patrick Gaffney will be leading a retreat for the Rigpa Sangha in the new temple in Dzogchen Beara. This is a rare opportunity to be guided by Patrick in the profound Dharma teachings of our lineage and to practise together in a place of extraordinary beauty and spiritual power.

More details on the teaching topic to follow early in 2025.

Dzogchen Beara is a not-for-profit charity. The fees are set at a minimum to cover the costs of this event but we have many other daily expenses to keep the centre open. Please consider making a donation where indicated during your booking.

Location

The retreat will be held in our new Dzogchen Beara Temple. With expansive views across the bay, the temple is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery, a form of architecture designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times

Catering

Delicious two course vegetarian lunches, with soup and bread in the evenings. Cooked with love at Dzogchen Beara, using homegrown and organic ingredients whenever possible. Tea and coffee.

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Fee €108
Concession €80

Dzogchen Beara has a policy of not turning anyone away for financial reasons.
Please email info@dzogchenbeara.org to discuss flexible payment options or request assistance from our retreat fund.

There is no accommodation available on-site. A list of hostels, B&B’s, self-catering accommodation and hotels in the local area is available here.

Vegetarian lunches and light evening meals are provided. The cost is included in your fee.

Online booking here

Enquiries by email or + 353 (0) 27 73032

Read our visitor information here.

Patrick Gaffney
Patrick Gaffney
Patrick Gaffney is Rigpa’s foremost senior teacher. He is also a writer and translator who has studied and worked with some of the most renowned masters of Tibet. Patrick met Sogyal Rinpoche in the 1970s and spent the next 40 years studying closely with him and helping in the development of Rigpa. He is the co-editor of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and has also edited a number of other books and translations, including two books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Patrick is renowned for the clarity and elegance of his teachings and for the wisdom, compassion and care that he brings in helping us transform the challenges we face in our lives.