May 2019
Songs of The Soul
Music for Inner Peace
(Admission free)
2 music groups with outstanding musicians from different countries perform
the song compositions of Maestro Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007).
An evening full of magic – with dreamlike melodies and dynamic arrangements.
Let yourself be enchanted by the sounds of soulful music for meditation.
Friday, May 10th – 7.30pm
Venue: Dublin Unitarian Church, St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
To book a seat, please call or text: 085 1450880
Producer and humanitarian Quincy Jones praised the innovation and imagination of Sri Chinmoy’s music, commenting
“Sri Chinmoy is such a brave musician! God puts his hands on very few shoulders. It was definitely on Sri Chinmoy’s shoulder,”
while compatriot and leading Indian musician of the modern era Ravi Shankar declared,“Sri Chinmoy has a tremendous, a fantastic creative urge!”
For Sri Chinmoy, music was more than art, entertainment or even self-expression —it was language of the soul, a bridge from earth to heaven capable of dissolving man-made barriers, closing gaps between cultures, faiths and nations.
Sri Chinmoy himself wrote, “Music is the universal language. We do not have to learn any particular language to communicate with others if we can play soulful music. Soulful music is next to meditation, and it carries the beauty and fragrance of silence, the message of the inner and higher worlds.”
Related Links
- Selected Writings of Sri Chinmoy – selected quotes, writings and links
- Videos of Sri Chinmoy – at Sri Chinmoy TV
- Music Recordings of Sri Chinmoy at Radio Sri Chinmoy
June 2019
Festival of Meditation
Schedule of Events
Friday, 16th June, 7pm – ‘Let’s Meditate Dublin’
Venue: Trinity College Sports Building, Dublin 2
Experience an evening of meditation, music and mantra. The evening will feature guided visualizations & musical performances with ‘Ananda’ from UK, international ‘Mangala’s Group’ and vocalist Adarsha from Scotland.
Saturday, 17th June, 10.30am-12pm – Meditation Workshop
Venue: Dublin Sri Chinmoy Centre, 5 Little Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
(off Fitzwilliam St.)
Monday – Thursday, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd June
7.30-9pm – 4 Day Meditation Course
All classes are consecutive, we kindly ask not to join the course after the second class
Venue:
A course is given by a speaker & author from Holland Abhinabha Tangermann who has meditated as a student of the renowned spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy. He has given practical meditation classes in several countries and introduced thousands of people to the principles of meditation and of a modern-day spiritual lifestyle.
April 2019
(Admission free to all events)
Classes given by special guest teacher, Jogyata Dallas who has 30 years of practical meditation experience.
Music & Meditation Experience
Friday, April 19th – 7.30pm-8.45pm
Venue: Gandharva Loka Music Store, 62 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2
Running & Meditation Workshop
Saturday, April 20th – 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: Gandharva Loka Music Store, 62 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2
Meditation Workshop
Monday, April 22nd – 3-5.00pm
Venue: Gandharva Loka Music Store, 62 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2
3 Day Meditation Courses
In this series of courses you will be introduced to the world of meditation through guided exercises, visualisation, music and mantra. Discover practical and inspiring techniques that you will be able to incorporate into your day to day activities.
April 23rd, 24th & 25th
Early Bird – 7.30-8.45am
Venue: Gandharva Loka Music Store,
62 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2
Lunch – 1-2pm
Venue: Gandharva Loka Music Store,
62 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2
Evening – 7.30-9pm
Venue: 5 Little Fitzwilliam Place,
(off Fitzwilliam Lane), Dublin 2
To register please call or text: 085 1450880
As all classes in the course are sequential, we kindly ask you to try to attend all of the classes. We also request that new comers do not join after the 2nd class.
Meditation. What is it good for? …absolutely everything! Whether you want more peace of mind at work, more artistic or musical creativity or need more energy and focus when you practice sport, meditation holds the key to unlocking the strength that we have within. More importantly it gives an understanding of our deeper nature and how we can make the most of each day. This two week course will offer a variety of meditation exercises to help you tap into the positive energy within. Go for it!
Text to 085 1450880 and we will be in touch in due course with details of the next upcoming class.
February 2019
An Evening of Mantras, Music and Meditation – Admission Free
Friday, February 15th at 7.30pm
Sri Chinmoy himself wrote, “Music is the universal language. We do not have to learn any particular language to communicate with others if we can play soulful music. Soulful music is next to meditation, and it carries the beauty and fragrance of silence, the message of the inner and higher worlds.” ‘Soulful music intensifies our meditation. Soulful music expedites our soul’s journey. Soulful music helps the seeker establish his conscious and inseparable oneness with the Supreme Pilot. Therefore I give great importance to music in the spiritual life.’
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Venue: 62 Gandharva Loka Music Store, 62 South Great Geroges Street, Dublin 2
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For more info, please call or text: 085 1450880
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Admission Free, everyone is welcome.
February 2019
4 Evening Meditation Course – Admission Free
February 4th, 7th, 11th & 14th
7.30-9pm (Mondays and Thursdays)
In this series of courses you will be introduced to the world of meditation through guided exercises, visualisation, music and mantra. Discover practical and inspiring techniques that you will be able to incorporate into your day to day activities.
Text the number below and we will be in touch in due course with details of the next upcoming class.
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Venue: 5 Little Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
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To register please call or text: 085 1450880
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Admission Free
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As all classes in the course are sequential, we kindly ask you to try to attend at least 3 of the 4 classes. We also request that new comers do not join after the 2nd class.
Meditation. What is it good for? …absolutely everything! Whether you want more peace of mind at work, more artistic or musical creativity or need more energy and focus when you practice sport, meditation holds the key to unlocking the strength that we have within. More importantly it gives an understanding of our deeper nature and how we can make the most of each day. This two week course will offer a variety of meditation exercises to help you tap into the positive energy within. Go for it!
Christmas Fusion
Free Concert
Friday, 14th December – 7pm
Experience the deeper aspect of Christmas spirit with this evening of meditative music and singing. Blending instruments such as Harmonium, Flute and Tabla with Vocals, these musical arrangements will take you on an inner journey.
Bring your voice with you as, in the second half, we will invite the audience to join in singing some simple mantric songs for peace and inner awakening.
No previous experience necessary, just arrive and enjoy.
Gandharva Loka Music Store,
62 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2
About us
The Dublin Sri Chinmoy Centre has been offering meditation classes free of charge to the general public for over 20 years – in that time thousands of people have come to our courses to learn the basics of meditation.We also offer concerts, and other artistic and athletic events dedicated to self-discovery and inner peace.
More about usVideo: Some of the things we did in 2017
Meditation resources
Some practical articles on starting an maintaining your meditation exercises, as well as free audio and video exercises.
Meditation in a busy world – a case study
One of our members, Natalia, owns the escape-room business 5 Quests in Cornelscourt; in a recent article from the Small Business Association, she describes a typical day in the life…
Addicted to screens?
Ambarish Keenan explores some ways in which our daily technology use takes away our peace of mind, and offers some suggestions on what to do with it.
Irish Times: 30 people making life better
Sadanand, one of our meditation class givers, got a nice mention in the Irish Times as one of 30 people making life better. It's a very nice compliment and one we hope we can continue to live up to in the years ahead. In the past 15 years, over 3000 people have...
Audio meditation exercises you can use
These are some nice meditation exercises based on some of the techniques that our teacher Sri Chinmoy taught us. This particular exercise is given by Kaivalya Torpy from London....
Why meditate?
To ease stress, we often become involved in a whole manner of mindless activities, many of which can only provide us with temporary relief. The stress continues. Sooner or later we are consulting doctors and therapists of one kind or another in the hope of ridding...
What are the benefits of meditation?
Stresses and challenges in my life, coupled with curiosity, interest and longing led me to meditation classes held in the Dublin Sri Chinmoy Centre. I am a working mother with two teenage children and had heard and read of meditation, but misunderstood it to be...
Meditation exercise 1: Focus on the Breath
This exercise will help you to sit still and concentrate, 2 basic requirements which will allow you to progress toward a meditation practice. How often do we take time in our lives to simply sit still? Not doing anything or thinking of anything but simply...
Meditation exercise 2: Dynamic concentration
Sri Chinmoy advised people who were beginning meditation to first develop their power of concentration, in order to clear the mind of thoughts. Here we present two common meditation exercises, on using a candle and one using a flower. Candle exercise: Sit a few feet...