Buddhism arrives in Dingle

Buddhism sets its sights on Dingle
Introduction to Eastern religion and philosophy takes place in Dingle's Diseart
Eastern and Western spirituality combined this weekend as Dingle's Diseart, the centre of Celtic Spirituality and Learning founded within the walls of the old Catholic Convent building (which is adjacent to St. Mary's Church), became the location for a lecture in the practice of Buddhism.
Buddhism is a way of life and philosophy which revolves around Buddha, who gave methods to his followers by which full enlightenment may be attained through practices such as meditation.
An Diseart, established by former Dingle Canon and Maynooth Professor, Monsignor Pádraig Ó Fiannachta, is renowned for the world famous Harry Clarke windows situated in the buildings Catholic Church. The centre hosted Buddhist, Christian Bosel-Hamke, who delivered a lecture entitled 'Freedom of Mind' – An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.
Christian Bosel-Hamke is a student of famed Danish Buddhist teacher, Lama Ole Nydahl who already established over 550 meditation and study centres all over the world.
Lama Ole is renowned for his meditation courses, such as the study of Phowa (conscious dying) a meditation to be used at the moment of death.