Calendar

Oct
20
Mon
Thirty-Seven Practices
Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Monday evening from the 22nd September – 17th November.
6:30 pm – 8:00. Arrive at 6 for a cuppa.

Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinely (Geshe-la) our resident spiritual teacher will give commentary and teach on this great text. Geshe-la will teach and bestow the oral transmission of this teaching in Tibetan, and this will be translated through Skype by Anton Weiersmuller, Auckland. The teachings are also available (for a limited number) via skype.
This teaching is available to ALL of those who wish to come along.
TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO OUR WEB-SITE: http://mandala.org.nz/programme/teachings-events-courses/ You can also find a PDF of the Thirty-Seven Practices here.

The Thirty-Seven Practices where written in the Fourteenth century by Gyelsay Togmay Sangpo. “Recognizing their true potential and letting go of everything which could hinder them on their spiritual journey, Bodhisattvas entrust themselves to the path taught by the Buddha. Resisting disturbing emotions, they learn to respond to difficult situations in a constructive way. Fully understanding the nature of reality and the illusion-like nature of pleasure and pain, they overcome clinging attachment and aversion. In these ways, Bodhisattvas come to cherish living beings as the source of all happiness and are ultimately able to work solely for the good of all.” Geshe Sonam Rinchen.

By learning these practices it is possible for us to see how we can transform our actions, feelings, and ways of thinking.

Donations/koha of $5 per night, to assist with costs appreciated.

Please pass this invitation on to anyone you think may be interested in attending the classes – all welcome.

Oct
21
Tue
Guided Meditation Classes
Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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

Oct
22
Wed
Buddhism for Beginners Class
Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Interested in Buddhist philosophy but don’t really know what it’s about? Like it, but not sure?

You are welcome to come along to this course and suss this out for yourself.

The course is based on a wonderful series of half hour DVD’s focused on a different Buddhist subject each night, with an introduction by either by Richard Gere or Keanu Reeves, and has a number of brilliant teachers explaining Buddhist concepts clearly. From this we base our discussions…

Wednesday Evening Beginners Course
@ Himalayan Trading Post @ 5:30pm to 7pm
Course facilitator: Paul Carrie
Cost: $30 donation payable on booking.

All welcome.

To book your place – please email dharmanewzealand@igrin.co.nz for a booking form and details.

Please share with anyone you think may be interested. All welcome 🙂

Guided meditation classes with Buddhist nun Ani Tsekyi.
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Oct
24
Fri
Vajrasattva Empowerment & Teachings with Geshe Sanghey Thinley
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm

For more information and bookings please contact the Mahamudra Centre, Colville, New Zealand. www.mahamudra.org.nz / spc@mahamudra.org.nz 0064- (0) 7-8666851

Oct
26
Sun
Sunday teachings with Geshe-la at the Buddhist Centr
Oct 26 @ 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.

The class and talk is open to anyone who wishes to attend – all welcome.
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 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

Oct
27
Mon
Thirty-Seven Practices
Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Monday evening from the 22nd September – 17th November.
6:30 pm – 8:00. Arrive at 6 for a cuppa.

Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinely (Geshe-la) our resident spiritual teacher will give commentary and teach on this great text. Geshe-la will teach and bestow the oral transmission of this teaching in Tibetan, and this will be translated through Skype by Anton Weiersmuller, Auckland. The teachings are also available (for a limited number) via skype.
This teaching is available to ALL of those who wish to come along.
TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO OUR WEB-SITE: http://mandala.org.nz/programme/teachings-events-courses/ You can also find a PDF of the Thirty-Seven Practices here.

The Thirty-Seven Practices where written in the Fourteenth century by Gyelsay Togmay Sangpo. “Recognizing their true potential and letting go of everything which could hinder them on their spiritual journey, Bodhisattvas entrust themselves to the path taught by the Buddha. Resisting disturbing emotions, they learn to respond to difficult situations in a constructive way. Fully understanding the nature of reality and the illusion-like nature of pleasure and pain, they overcome clinging attachment and aversion. In these ways, Bodhisattvas come to cherish living beings as the source of all happiness and are ultimately able to work solely for the good of all.” Geshe Sonam Rinchen.

By learning these practices it is possible for us to see how we can transform our actions, feelings, and ways of thinking.

Donations/koha of $5 per night, to assist with costs appreciated.

Please pass this invitation on to anyone you think may be interested in attending the classes – all welcome.

Oct
29
Wed
Buddhism for Beginners Class
Oct 29 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Interested in Buddhist philosophy but don’t really know what it’s about? Like it, but not sure?

You are welcome to come along to this course and suss this out for yourself.

The course is based on a wonderful series of half hour DVD’s focused on a different Buddhist subject each night, with an introduction by either by Richard Gere or Keanu Reeves, and has a number of brilliant teachers explaining Buddhist concepts clearly. From this we base our discussions…

Wednesday Evening Beginners Course
@ Himalayan Trading Post @ 5:30pm to 7pm
Course facilitator: Paul Carrie
Cost: $30 donation payable on booking.

All welcome.

To book your place – please email dharmanewzealand@igrin.co.nz for a booking form and details.

Please share with anyone you think may be interested. All welcome 🙂

Guided meditation classes with Buddhist nun Ani Tsekyi.
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Oct
30
Thu
Beginners Meditation Course Session 4
Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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:
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