We are very blessed, to have Ven Geshe Sangey Thinely teaching each Thursday night at the centre at 7pm.
Classes are translated through Zoom, by Anton Weiersmuller.
This year we are studying “The Way of the Bodhisattva” (Bodhicharyavatara) Shantideva.
We will have the text available to be used up at the centre. It is recommended, if you are able to, too get your own copy of the book.
“The Way of the Bodhisattva” (“Bodhicharyavatara”) Shantideva, Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, this is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition.Shambhala Publications, Published 2006, Edition 2nd, ISBN9781590303887
Geshela has emphasised that he will likely move around in the subject areas of the text. We will be beginning with Chapter 6, Patience.
The classes are open to all – beginners, non Buddhists – and Buddhists alike – and will continue through out the year – all welcome.
Join the class via face book by emailing dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
What to wear: comfortable clothing
What to bring: The text. A note book and pen if you wish to take notes. Cost: Koha (around $10 if you are able to afford it)
Please share with anyone you think may be interested – 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
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 shared lunch after teachings. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
We are very blessed, to have Ven Geshe Sangey Thinely teaching each Thursday night at the centre at 7pm.
Classes are translated through Zoom, by Anton Weiersmuller.
This year we are studying “The Way of the Bodhisattva” (Bodhicharyavatara) Shantideva.
We will have the text available to be used up at the centre. It is recommended, if you are able to, too get your own copy of the book.
“The Way of the Bodhisattva” (“Bodhicharyavatara”) Shantideva, Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, this is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition.Shambhala Publications, Published 2006, Edition 2nd, ISBN9781590303887
Geshela has emphasised that he will likely move around in the subject areas of the text. We will be beginning with Chapter 6, Patience.
The classes are open to all – beginners, non Buddhists – and Buddhists alike – and will continue through out the year – all welcome.
Join the class via face book by emailing dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
What to wear: comfortable clothing
What to bring: The text. A note book and pen if you wish to take notes. Cost: Koha (around $10 if you are able to afford it)
Please share with anyone you think may be interested – 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
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 shared lunch after teachings. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
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.
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 shared lunch after teachings. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
We are very blessed, to have Ven Geshe Sangey Thinely teaching each Thursday night at the centre at 7pm.
Classes are translated through Zoom, by Anton Weiersmuller.
This year we are studying “The Way of the Bodhisattva” (Bodhicharyavatara) Shantideva.
We will have the text available to be used up at the centre. It is recommended, if you are able to, too get your own copy of the book.
“The Way of the Bodhisattva” (“Bodhicharyavatara”) Shantideva, Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, this is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition.Shambhala Publications, Published 2006, Edition 2nd, ISBN9781590303887
Geshela has emphasised that he will likely move around in the subject areas of the text. We will be beginning with Chapter 6, Patience.
The classes are open to all – beginners, non Buddhists – and Buddhists alike – and will continue through out the year – all welcome.
Join the class via face book by emailing dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
What to wear: comfortable clothing
What to bring: The text. A note book and pen if you wish to take notes. Cost: Koha (around $10 if you are able to afford it)
Please share with anyone you think may be interested – 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
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 shared lunch after teachings. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation
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.
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 shared lunch after teachings. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Location:
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd,
(off of Pipiwai Rd which is just north of Kamo)
Whangarei
Cost: by donation