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
Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinely (Geshe-la) our resident spiritual teacher will give teachings on Thirty-Seven Teachings which will be translated through Skype by Anton Weiersmuller, Auckland.
These teachings are available to ALL of those who wish to come along – one does not have to be Buddhist to attend or benefit from these practical instructions. The teachings are also available (for a limited number) via skype.
Donations/koha of $5 per class to assist with costs appreciated.
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.
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
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 beginning 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
Fridays 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
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
Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinely (Geshe-la) our resident spiritual teacher will give teachings on Thirty-Seven Teachings which will be translated through Skype by Anton Weiersmuller, Auckland.
These teachings are available to ALL of those who wish to come along – one does not have to be Buddhist to attend or benefit from these practical instructions. The teachings are also available (for a limited number) via skype.
Donations/koha of $5 per class to assist with costs appreciated.
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.
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