Irish centre dedicated to Zen Buddhism opens this weekend.

A dedicated centre for Zen Buddhism in the Republic of Ireland will officially open in Dublin city centre this weekend. The new sanctuary is located in the heart of Temple Bar where Rev Myōzan Kōdō, who has been practicing Zen Buddhism for decades, is the guiding teacher. Zen Buddhism is the meditation school of Buddhism with an emphasis on Shikantaza, ’just sitting’ meditation. It can be challenging for newer members because it involves sitting in silence for what may seem like a lengthy period. Head monk at the Dublin Zen Centre Hōdo Gomoku said the practice grounds him, enabling him to “stay awake“ in the world and sit in that moment. Keep up to date with all the latest Irish and international news and current affairs with Follow us on twitter @rtenews and on Facebook