Beginners Meditation Course
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 first Monday 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:
Tuesday Evenings, 5:30pm at Himalayan Trading Post
Friday Mornings, 10:30am at the Buddhist Centre
The course is a $20 donation. Should you wish to register for a course, please 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
Tara Puja for removal of all obstacles
Tara (the Liberator) is a Buddha in female form who represents in particular all enlightened beings’ skilful activities.
Contemplating Tara brings quick results in whatever we want and need – the ultimate happiness of enlightenment, (known as the Mother of all Buddhas, she awakens and helps fulfill our potential to attain enlightenment); and also helps bring temporal benefits of this life relating to work, business, family, relationships etc.
Taking part in this practice enables us to develop Tara’s energy within us, which is the energy of our own active compassion and wisdom.
The puja runs for approximately one hour and everyone is most welcome to attend. The puja is recited in both English and Tibetan.
One could also sponsor a Tara Puja to assist with the removal of obstacles or create merit for oneself or someone else. Please contact Ani Tsekyi if you are interested in sponsoring a Tara Puja
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
Tuesday Evening Guided Meditation Classes at the Himalayan Trading Post
5.30pm – 7.00pm
You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation.
ALL WELCOME Whether you are experienced or a beginner, Buddhist or not.
Although for your own benefit we do recommend you take the 4 week, Beginners Meditation Course which starts at the beginning of each month.
If you have any further questions please email us at dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Location:
Himalayan Trading Post
89 Cameron St
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation
Guru Tsog Puja Ceremony for positive energy
This is an offering ceremony to create much needed positive energy or merit in our lives.
Based on the lunar calendar, the practice of Guru or Tsog Offering done at the centre twice a month.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend this ritual of making extensive offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and our teachers, accumulating the positive energy needed to progress along the spiritual path.
The Guru Puja text (called Lama Chopa text).
Lama is the Tibetan word for Guru, and Chopa is the Tibetan word for offering. Participants can bring food or flowers as offerings. The ritual and offering takes approximately one hour.
One can sponsor a Puja to clear away obstacles for oneself or someone else. Please talk with Ani Tsekyi 09 435 4401 if you would like to sponsor a Puja
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: offerings
Friday Morning Guided Meditation at the Buddhist Centre
10.30am – 12.00noon
You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation.
ALL WELCOME Whether you are experienced or a beginner, Buddhist or not.
Although for your own benefit we do recommend you take the 4 week, Beginners Meditation Course which starts at the beginning of each month.
If you have any further questions please email us at dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: $5 donation
Retreat: The Six Perfections
Where: Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
Date: 30th and 31st of May 2015
Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 10am – 5pm
Weekend Schedule:
Saturday
* 10:00 am: Teachings by Geshe-la
* 12:00 pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Discussion group
* 3:00 pm: Teachings by Geshe-la
Teachings will finish at 5pm
Sunday
* 10:00 am: Teachings by Geshe-la
* 12:00 pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Discussion group
* 3:00 pm: Teachings by Geshe-la. Teachings will finish at 5pm.
COST: Teachings are always offered free of charge. – However a donation of around $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.