This year's Irish Dharma Celebration took place at the exquisitely beautiful Ards Friary in Donegal, with Kadam Bridget Heyes granting Manjushri Empowerment and fantastic teachings on ultimate truth.

"Sixty-five attendees from all over the country enjoyed good company, profound teachings and excellent food. It was the perfect recipe for rest, reflection and great joy. 

"With beaches on the doorstep, avid sea swimmers dipped in the Saturday afternoon sun, while others paddled with seals in the evening after puja or enjoyed the woodlands with sightings of wild deer. 

"Like the glorious rainbow, the celebration appeared and disappeared yet left a deep impression on its attendees' hearts and minds."