Help us Evaluate our Financial Readiness
Our vision is to establish a permanent Vipassana meditation centre in Ireland. Vipassana, as taught by S.N. Goenka, has been offered in Ireland for 28 years in temporary rented spaces. Now, there is an opportunity to establish a permanent centre — a dedicated environment where students can deepen their practice and future generations can learn Dhamma. This is a collective effort, supported by the generosity and service of old students. If you feel inspired to join in this shared project, you are warmly welcome.
Based on our research, we need at least €1 million to purchase a suitable property. Suitable properties range from €700,000 to €4 million, with additional renovation costs. To assess our financial readiness, we are inviting old students to pledge donations or loans. These pledges are non-binding and simply help us understand the level of support available.
The figures on this website are as accurate as possible based on the information available right now. They will be updated as new information becomes available.
We aim to raise €500,000 through old student loans and donations. Old students have generously pledged ~€210,000 in the first 3 months of fundraising. That leaves an outstanding target of €290,000
Our community can reach this goal in many ways, and every contribution, no matter the amount, is valuable.
"This is a historic occasion. People who give dana for building a centre are actually giving service not only to those who come here for the first or second course, and not only to the people who will be coming here in a few years. They are planting a seed in this land, where Dhamma will grow; and for coming centuries this land will be a lighthouse of Dhamma."
S.N. Goenka