The Six Perfections, or paramitas, are fundamental guides and pillars of Mahayana Buddhist practice. The perfections are virtues to be cultivated and developed by anyone wishing to have a more peaceful, harmonious and happy life.
For Buddhist practitioners the practice of the Six Perfections strengthen ones practice and brings one to enlightenment – the ultimate peaceful state of mind.
The six perfections are: generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiastic perseverance, concentration and wisdom.
For each perfection we will be looking at its meaning, the method of following it, its divisions and what should be done in the practice of that perfection.
WEEKEND TEACHINGS – ALL WELCOME
Please feel free to join us for teachings by our resident Spiritual master: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley, fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’.
Geshe-la will teach in Tibetan and his teachings will be translated from Tibetan into English by Anton Weiersmuller.
Attending the weekend classes:
It’s most beneficial to attend the whole weekend – however some is better than nothing…. so if you are only able to attend one or two of the sessions – please let us know and you are welcome.
One can attend the teachings through Skype – see below.
WEEKEND Schedule:
Saturday 6th September
* 10am: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Anton
* 12pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Kaari or Paul will lead discussion group
* 3pm: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Anton
Teachings will finish at 5pm
Sunday 7th September:
* 10am: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Anton
* 12pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
Who can attend:
The teachings are open to anyone to attend, one does not have to be a Buddhist to attend or benefit from these teachings.
Skype: if you would like to attend the sessions through skype – we can only have up to 9 people – please book this ahead by finding and messaging us on nzbuddhistcentre. We cannot guarantee success with Skype – sometimes can be challenging.
Cost:
Teachings are always offered free of charge – however a donation of around $20 to $50 per person towards costs is advised, or anything you are able to offer. Please do not let the lack of finances prevent you from coming 🙂
All donations are tax deductible.
Childcare:
Is available on Sunday by arrangement with Erin Marwick and is $10 contribution towards cost of providing this service. Please bring water and snacks for your child.
Accommodation:
Available in the Retreat House for $25 per night.
Bookings/information:
To book: call Maxine on 435 4444 between the hours of 10am and 3pm from Tuesday to Thursday.
email: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
or go to our website: www.mandala.org.nz and fill in our booking form.
Please feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit from attending these very special classes.
All welcome
Sunday teachings with Geshe-la at the Buddhist Centre
Each Sunday our resident spiritual teacher Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley – fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’ gives a teaching and spiritual advice based on a life time of training and knowledge.
All Welcome
The class and talk is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Classes are translated through Skype by Virginia Blum who is based in New York or Anton Weiersmuller who is based in Auckland. Teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance. Please get in touch with Kaari: dharma@igrin.co.nz if you wish to do this.
After the teachings there is time for questions and a cup of tea.
On the first Sunday of each month (roughly) we have a Centre Community and Karma Yoga day – where after teachings we have a shared lunch and work together on projects around the centre.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
The Six Perfections, or paramitas, are fundamental guides and pillars of Mahayana Buddhist practice. The perfections are virtues to be cultivated and developed by anyone wishing to have a more peaceful, harmonious and happy life.
For Buddhist practitioners the practice of the Six Perfections strengthen ones practice and brings one to enlightenment – the ultimate peaceful state of mind.
The six perfections are: generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiastic perseverance, concentration and wisdom.
For each perfection we will be looking at its meaning, the method of following it, its divisions and what should be done in the practice of that perfection.
WEEKEND TEACHINGS – ALL WELCOME
Please feel free to join us for teachings by our resident Spiritual master: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley, fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’.
Geshe-la will teach in Tibetan and his teachings will be translated from Tibetan into English by Anton Weiersmuller.
Attending the weekend classes:
It’s most beneficial to attend the whole weekend – however some is better than nothing…. so if you are only able to attend one or two of the sessions – please let us know and you are welcome.
One can attend the teachings through Skype – see below.
WEEKEND Schedule:
Saturday 6th September
* 10am: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Anton
* 12pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Kaari or Paul will lead discussion group
* 3pm: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Anton
Teachings will finish at 5pm
Sunday 7th September:
* 10am: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Anton
* 12pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
Who can attend:
The teachings are open to anyone to attend, one does not have to be a Buddhist to attend or benefit from these teachings.
Skype: if you would like to attend the sessions through skype – we can only have up to 9 people – please book this ahead by finding and messaging us on nzbuddhistcentre. We cannot guarantee success with Skype – sometimes can be challenging.
Cost:
Teachings are always offered free of charge – however a donation of around $20 to $50 per person towards costs is advised, or anything you are able to offer. Please do not let the lack of finances prevent you from coming 🙂
All donations are tax deductible.
Childcare:
Is available on Sunday by arrangement with Erin Marwick and is $10 contribution towards cost of providing this service. Please bring water and snacks for your child.
Accommodation:
Available in the Retreat House for $25 per night.
Bookings/information:
To book: call Maxine on 435 4444 between the hours of 10am and 3pm from Tuesday to Thursday.
email: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
or go to our website: www.mandala.org.nz and fill in our booking form.
Please feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit from attending these very special classes.
All welcome
Community Day at the Centre
On the first Sunday of the month we have a Community Day at the centre:
This starts at 12 with a shared lunch – bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Afternoon – help the monks out with some chores around the centre – gardening, cleaning etc. Bring your tools and a happy heart <3
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: bring a vegetarian dish to share
Beginners Meditation Course Session 1
Learning to Meditate is such a wonderful gift one can give oneself on the path to learning how to have a more peaceful and calm mind and heart, bringing benefit to oneself and others.
The Beginners Meditation course is a four week course starting on the beginning of each month, and taking place at Himalayan Trading Post from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
The course is designed to give you basic tools of meditation techniques. Once you have acquired these tools, you are more then welcome to join one of the other weekly meditation groups we run:
Tuesdays @ 5:30pm at Himalayan Trading Post
Wednesdays @ 7:30pm at the Buddhist Centre
Fridays @ 10:30am at the Buddhist Centre
The course is a $20 donation. Should you wish to register for a course, please get in touch with Ani Tsekyi 435 4401, pick up a registration form from Himalayan Trading Post, or send us an email: dharma@igrin.co.nz
Location:
Himalayan Trading Post
89 Cameron Street
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation per class
Guided Meditation Classes at the Himalayan Trading Post
All welcome, although we do recommend you take the Beginners Meditation Course first.
Location:
Himalayan Trading Post
89 Cameron St
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation
Guided Meditation at the Centre
You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist nun Ani Tsekyi.
All welcome, although we do recommend you take the Beginners Meditation Course first.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation
Guided Meditation at the Centre
You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist nun Ani Tsekyi.
All welcome, although we do recommend you take the Beginners Meditation Course first.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation
Sunday teachings with Geshe-la at the Buddhist Centre
Each Sunday our resident spiritual teacher Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley – fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’ gives a teaching and spiritual advice based on a life time of training and knowledge.
All Welcome
The class and talk is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Classes are translated through Skype by Virginia Blum who is based in New York or Anton Weiersmuller who is based in Auckland. Teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance. Please get in touch with Kaari: dharma@igrin.co.nz if you wish to do this.
After the teachings there is time for questions and a cup of tea.
On the first Sunday of each month (roughly) we have a Centre Community and Karma Yoga day – where after teachings we have a shared lunch and work together on projects around the centre.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
Beginners Meditation Course Session
Learning to Meditate is such a wonderful gift one can give oneself on the path to learning how to have a more peaceful and calm mind and heart, bringing benefit to oneself and others.
The Beginners Meditation course is a four week course starting on the beginning of each month, and taking place at Himalayan Trading Post from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
The course is designed to give you basic tools of meditation techniques. Once you have acquired these tools, you are more then welcome to join one of the other weekly meditation groups we run:
Tuesdays @ 5:30pm at Himalayan Trading Post
Wednesdays @ 7:30pm at the Buddhist Centre
Fridays @ 10:30am at the Buddhist Centre
The course is a $20 donation. Should you wish to register for a course, please get in touch with Ani Tsekyi 435 4401, pick up a registration form from Himalayan Trading Post, or send us an email: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Location:
Himalayan Trading Post
89 Cameron Street
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation per class