The Three Principal Aspects of the Path by Je Tsongkhapa, refer to Renunciation (the wish for freedom), Bodhicitta (the altruistic intention) and Wisdom (understanding how things truly exist).
Having recognized that any state within cyclic existence involves suffering, the practitioner develops a strong wish for freedom. To cut the root of cyclic existence it is necessary to know how things exist at the most fundamental level. It is also important to have an altruistic intention to act selflessly for the good and happiness of all living beings.
WEEKEND TEACHINGS – ALL WELCOME
Please feel free to join us for teachings by our resident Spiritual master: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley, fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’.
Geshe-la will teach in Tibetan and his teachings will be translated.
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.One can attend the teachings through Skype – see below.
WEEKEND Schedule:
Saturday 22nd November
* 10am: Teachings by Geshe-la
* 12pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Kaari or Paul will lead discussion group
* 3pm: Teachings by Geshe-la
Teachings will finish at 5pm
Sunday 23rd November:
* 10am: Teachings by Geshe-la
* 12pm: Shared lunch (bring a dish to share)
Who can attend:
The teachings are open to anyone to attend, one does not have to be a Buddhist to attend or benefit from these teachings.
Skype: if you would like to attend the sessions through skype – we can only have up to 9 people – please book this ahead by finding and messaging us on nzbuddhistcentre. We cannot guarantee success with Skype – sometimes it can be technically challenging.
Cost:
Teachings are always offered free of charge – however a donation of around $20 to $50 per person towards costs is advised, or anything you are able to offer. Please do not let the lack of finances prevent you from coming 🙂
All donations are tax deductible.
Childcare:
Is possibly available please enquire about this service by emailing us at dharmanewzealand(at)gmail.com
Accommodation:
Available in the Retreat House for $25 per night.
Bookings/information:
To book: call Maxine on 435 4444 between the hours of 10am and 3pm from Tuesday to Friday.
email: dharmanewzealand(at)gmail.com
or go to our website: www.mandala.org.nz and fill in our booking form.
Please feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit from attending these very special classes.
All welcome
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 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 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
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
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 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
Tara Puja for removal of all obstacles
Tara (the Liberator) is a Buddha in female form who represents in particular all enlightened beings’ skilful activities.
Contemplating Tara brings quick results in whatever we want and need – the ultimate happiness of enlightenment, (known as the Mother of all Buddhas, she awakens and helps fulfill our potential to attain enlightenment); and also helps bring temporal benefits of this life relating to work, business, family, relationships etc.
Taking part in this practice enables us to develop Tara’s energy within us, which is the energy of our own active compassion and wisdom.
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 Tara Puja to assist with the removal of obstacles or create merit for oneself or someone else. Please contact Ani Tsekyi if you are interested in sponsoring a Tara Puja
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
Final teachings for 2014.
Teachings plus shared lunch
This will be the final teachings for 2014 by 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 classes are open to anyone who wishes to attend and is translated through Skype by Virginia Blum who is based in New York or Anton Weiersmuller who is based in Auckland.
The class and talk is open to anyone who wishes to attend – all welcome.
Teachings can also be attended through Skype for those wishing to attend from a distance. Please get in touch with Kaari: dharmaewzealand@gmail.com if you wish to do this.
On this Sunday we will be having a shared lunch please bring a vegetarian dish.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd, which is just North of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
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
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 🙂