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.
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
This is going to be a very special time.
Please join us for a long weekend of extra-ordinary teachings and oral transmissions from our resident Spiritual master and wonderful teacher: 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 Matthew Whiston.
The entire retreat will be focusing on the female Goddess TARA. White Tara, Green Tara and the 21 Taras. Geshe-la will be teaching during 6 sessions over the weekend at 10am and 3pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday:
Space is limited so bookings are essential. Email dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
SATURDAY 20 October:
10am – WHITE TARA GENANG (permission to practice)
White Tara, female manifestation of Buddha’s compassionate wisdom. White Tara’s specialty is healing and long life, which she bestows by helping to purify the negative karma that causes disease and untimely death.
3pm – TARA MANTRA explanation and Practice
SUNDAY 21 & MONDAY 22
10am and 3pm – 21 TARA’S
Explanation and Practice of the 21 Taras.
Additional schedule in the Retreat House
12:15pm – LUNCH ($5) in the retreat house (Please prepay with registeation)
1:30pm – Discussion groups with Paul and Kaari
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.
WEEKEND Schedule:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday 20th to 22nd October 2018
* 10:00 am: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Matt
* 12:15 pm: Lunch in the Retreat House
* 1:30 pm: Discussion groups with Paul and Kaari
* 3:00 pm: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Matt
Teachings will finish at 5pm
We may organise social gatherings on Saturday and Sunday evenings depending on interest. Ideas welcomed.
Who can attend: The teachings are available for all to attend.
Cost:
Teachings are always offered free of charge – however we suggest a donation of around $70 to $100 per person towards significant costs of maintaining the centre, looking after the Sangha, providing materials (including a mini Tara statue) for the retreat and provision of the translation service.
However – anything you are able to offer will be gratefully accepted. Please do not let the lack of finances prevent you from coming.
LUNCHES are an additional $5 per meal $15 for the 3 days – payable in advance so that we can pay for the ingredients and employ and maestro to prepare us delicious meals….
All donations are tax deductible if paid through our account.
Registration is essential please email dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Please place your donation in our bank account, and place your name for identification and receipt.
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Trust,
BNZ (Bank of New Zealand) Whangarei:
Account Number: 02 0492 0418 461 00
Please feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit from attending this very special retreat.
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Medicine Buddha Puja for long life and healing
“May I relieve those afflicted by diseases which destroy life, destroy work, leave families broken, worse suffering and take happiness away.”
“May I relieve them of their disease and suffering, relieve their inner, outer and secret diseases. “
“May I stop natural calamities and the diseases or unhappiness arising from that. May I be the cause of people being freed from suffering.”
The Medicine Buddha made this special wish prior to gaining enlightenment and he now helps us in the great capacity of a healer. Endowed with healing energy, the Medicine Buddha puja encourages healing of all levels – physical, mental and emotional healing for those in need.
It is a very powerful way to help people who suffer especially from sicknesses and for families or friends of people who are sick. For those whose profession is to heal others (e.g. doctors, nurses, therapists, counselors, masseurs, energy healers etc), Medicine Buddha’s practice is supreme to make their healing work more efficacious and effective.
ALL WELCOME
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 Medicine Puja to assist with the removal of obstacles or create merit for oneself or someone else. Please contact us at dharmanewzealand@gmail.com if you would like to sponsor a puja or have any inquiries.
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 with comfortable 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