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 Anton Weiersmuller.
Teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance.
Please get in touch with Kaari: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com 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
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 contact us at dharmanewzealand(@)gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring 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
Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation Classes at the HimalayanTrading Post
Weekly 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Meditation is such a wonderful gift we can give ourselves onthe path to learning how to have a more peaceful calm mind and heart, bringingbenefit to oneself and others by developing mindfulness in daily life.
You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classeswith Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation. Classes are open to all – Non-Buddhist and Buddhistsalike.
There is no need to register just come along withcomfortable clothing. Chairs and cushions are provided.
For people who have not meditated before but would like tolearn, we recommend you attend one of our Beginners Meditation classes heldthroughout the year. Registration isrequired, email us at dharmanewzealand(at)gmail.com
Location:
Himalayan Trading Post
89 Cameron St
Whangarei
Cost: We suggest a $5 donation to help us cover costs.
We have made a heart felt request that our resident spiritual teacher: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley teach the Lam Rim on Thursday nights and he has kindly agreed.
This is a special opportunity for us to receive teachings from a genuine master of Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy.
Geshe-la will be using the Lam Rim written by Pabongka Rinpoche – Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand. Geshela has emphasised that he will likely move around in the subject areas of the text.
If you have this text please bring it with you. For those who don’t have it, we will have a few copies that can be purchased for cash at the centre. There are also copies at our shop Himalayan Trading Post. If you would like us to hold a copy please email us at dharmanewzealand(at) gmail.com.
The classes are open to all – beginners, non Buddhists – and Buddhists alike – and will continue through out the year – all welcome.
JOIN THE CLASS THROUGH SKYPE?
This is possible by sending a skype request to nzbuddhistcentre and send us a message at 6:45am on the night of the class you wish to attend. It would also pay to email us at dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
We will Skype you just before the prayers start.
What to wear: comfortable clothing
What to bring: Lam Rim text by Pabongka Rinpoche – Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, A note book and pen if you wish to take notes. Cost: Koha
Please share with anyone you think may be interested – all welcome.
We provide an spiritual environment in which you can meditate with in a group environment.
These meditations can be self lead or directed by an experienced practicing Buddhist mediator. Open to all, beginners, experienced, Buddhist or non-buddhist.
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 Anton Weiersmuller.
Teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance.
Please get in touch with Kaari: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com 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
Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation Classes at the HimalayanTrading Post
Weekly 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Meditation is such a wonderful gift we can give ourselves onthe path to learning how to have a more peaceful calm mind and heart, bringingbenefit to oneself and others by developing mindfulness in daily life.
You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classeswith Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation. Classes are open to all – Non-Buddhist and Buddhistsalike.
There is no need to register just come along withcomfortable clothing. Chairs and cushions are provided.
For people who have not meditated before but would like tolearn, we recommend you attend one of our Beginners Meditation classes heldthroughout the year. Registration isrequired, email us at dharmanewzealand(at)gmail.com
Location:
Himalayan Trading Post
89 Cameron St
Whangarei
Cost: We suggest a $5 donation to help us cover costs.
We have made a heart felt request that our resident spiritual teacher: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley teach the Lam Rim on Thursday nights and he has kindly agreed.
This is a special opportunity for us to receive teachings from a genuine master of Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy.
Geshe-la will be using the Lam Rim written by Pabongka Rinpoche – Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand. Geshela has emphasised that he will likely move around in the subject areas of the text.
If you have this text please bring it with you. For those who don’t have it, we will have a few copies that can be purchased for cash at the centre. There are also copies at our shop Himalayan Trading Post. If you would like us to hold a copy please email us at dharmanewzealand(at) gmail.com.
The classes are open to all – beginners, non Buddhists – and Buddhists alike – and will continue through out the year – all welcome.
JOIN THE CLASS THROUGH SKYPE?
This is possible by sending a skype request to nzbuddhistcentre and send us a message at 6:45am on the night of the class you wish to attend. It would also pay to email us at dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
We will Skype you just before the prayers start.
What to wear: comfortable clothing
What to bring: Lam Rim text by Pabongka Rinpoche – Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, A note book and pen if you wish to take notes. Cost: Koha
Please share with anyone you think may be interested – all welcome.
We provide an spiritual environment in which you can meditate with in a group environment.
These meditations can be self lead or directed by an experienced practicing Buddhist mediator. Open to all, beginners, experienced, Buddhist or non-buddhist.
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 Anton Weiersmuller.
Teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance.
Please get in touch with Kaari: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com 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