Calendar

Feb
19
Tue
Medicine Buddha Puja
Feb 19 all-day
Feb
20
Wed
Meditation Classes
Feb 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation Classes at the Himalayan Trading Post

Weekly 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

Meditation is such a wonderful gift we can give ourselves on the path to learning how to have a more peaceful calm mind and heart, bringing benefit to oneself and others by developing mindfulness in daily life.

You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation.  Classes are open to all – Non-Buddhist and Buddhists alike.

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 to learn, we recommend you attend one of our Introduction Meditation classes held throughout the year.  Registration is required, 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.

Feb
21
Thu
Mindfulness Meditation Course
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This eight-week block course focuses on training our minds to be happier through practicing mindful meditation techniques.

To register or for more information contact us: wellnesswx@gmail.com
Or text us: 022 024 7202

Held at: Himalayan Trading Post, 89 Cameron St, Whangarei
Cost: $80 for eight-week program
Time: Thursdays Evenings 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

This program is open to all levels, though having some familiarity with meditation or have completed the ‘Introduction to meditation’ course would be an advantage.

Followed by optional open meditation from 6.30 pm to 7.00 pm

Feb
27
Wed
Meditation Classes
Feb 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation Classes at the Himalayan Trading Post

Weekly 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

Meditation is such a wonderful gift we can give ourselves on the path to learning how to have a more peaceful calm mind and heart, bringing benefit to oneself and others by developing mindfulness in daily life.

You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation.  Classes are open to all – Non-Buddhist and Buddhists alike.

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 to learn, we recommend you attend one of our Introduction Meditation classes held throughout the year.  Registration is required, 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.

Feb
28
Thu
Mindfulness Meditation Course
Feb 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This eight-week block course focuses on training our minds to be happier through practicing mindful meditation techniques.

To register or for more information contact us: wellnesswx@gmail.com
Or text us: 022 024 7202

Held at: Himalayan Trading Post, 89 Cameron St, Whangarei
Cost: $80 for eight-week program
Time: Thursdays Evenings 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

This program is open to all levels, though having some familiarity with meditation or have completed the ‘Introduction to meditation’ course would be an advantage.

Followed by optional open meditation from 6.30 pm to 7.00 pm

Mar
1
Fri
Guru Tsog Puja Ceremony for positve energy
Mar 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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 is performed at the centre at least 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: please bring offerings eg: food, drink, flowers, other items to be shared at the end of the ceremony.

Mar
6
Wed
Meditation Classes
Mar 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation Classes at the Himalayan Trading Post

Weekly 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

Meditation is such a wonderful gift we can give ourselves on the path to learning how to have a more peaceful calm mind and heart, bringing benefit to oneself and others by developing mindfulness in daily life.

You are most welcome to join the guided meditation classes with Buddhist Nun Ani Tsekyi. We practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation.  Classes are open to all – Non-Buddhist and Buddhists alike.

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 to learn, we recommend you attend one of our Introduction Meditation classes held throughout the year.  Registration is required, 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.

Mar
7
Thu
Mindfulness Meditation Course
Mar 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This eight-week block course focuses on training our minds to be happier through practicing mindful meditation techniques.

To register or for more information contact us: wellnesswx@gmail.com
Or text us: 022 024 7202

Held at: Himalayan Trading Post, 89 Cameron St, Whangarei
Cost: $80 for eight-week program
Time: Thursdays Evenings 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

This program is open to all levels, though having some familiarity with meditation or have completed the ‘Introduction to meditation’ course would be an advantage.

Followed by optional open meditation from 6.30 pm to 7.00 pm

Mar
10
Sun
SUNDAY TEACHINGS with Geshe Sangey Thinley
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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

These teachings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be Buddhist.
Classes are translated through Skype by Anton Weiersmuller.

If you are a student of Geshe-las, or known by him, teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance.
Please get in touch with Maxine: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com if you wish to do this.
We also have a face book page which you can request becoming a member of, we try and have the teachings shown live on this page also.

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

Mar
12
Tue
Introduction to Meditation
Mar 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Meditation is such a wonderful gift we can give ourselves on the path to learning how to have a more peaceful calm mind and heart, bringing benefit to oneself and others by developing mindfulness in daily life.

In this course you will be taught some of the first steps to help you to develop and meditation practice.

Class consists of short meditations followed by lots of discussions.
Please register by emailing us at dharmanewzealand@gmail.com