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SUMMARY:Geshe Tharchin Teaches in Golden Bay
DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jampa Tharchin Visits Golden Bay \nA Buddhist monk speaking on peace and wellbeing. \n We are delighted to share that Geshe Jampa Tharchin will be offering a special public talk this April\, folowed by a discussion and potluck lunch. Warmly open to everyone.\n \nHow Buddhism Explains Reality- Illusion and Appearance\n  \n Saturday April 11th\n 10:30am-12pm\n The Sandcastle: 32 Haile Lane\, Pohara\n By donation – just drop in\n\n \nThese talks offer practical wisdom for everyday life — exploring compassion\, perception\, and how we can cultivate greater peace and clarity in a busy modern world. \nGeshe Tharchin will explain how reality is relational and dependently arisen\, while we have the illusory appearance of things as solid and independent. How does phenomena actually exist with these two ideas?\n  \nAll warmly welcome. No prior experience needed.\n  \n Enquiries: sueshotton@xtra.co.nz or\n Janine 0221988253
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/geshe-tharchin-teaches-in-golden-bay/
LOCATION:The Sandcastle\, 32 Haile Lane\, Pohara\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks,Teaching
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SUMMARY:Geshela teaching in Wellington
DESCRIPTION:Visit in Wellington & Surrounds from Thursday 30th of October – Saturday 1st of November \nJoin Geshe Tharchin’s Public Talks as follows: \n \n  \n30th October – Kapiti\, 6.30pm – 8pm\n“The Power of Intention: Living with Calm and Clarity”\nDiscover how the Five Powers and Six B’s—timeless Buddhist wisdom—offer practical tools to reduce stress\, find clarity\, and live with greater happiness in today’s busy world.\n– Venue: Kapiti Woman’s Centre\, 7 Ngahina Street\, Paraparaumu 5032\n– Suggested koha donation $20. \n1st November – Wellington Central\, 10am – 12pm\n“Ancient Wisdom for a Busy World: 5 Powers that serve in Uncertain Times”\nDiscover how the Five Powers and Six B’s—timeless Buddhist wisdom—offer practical tools to reduce stress\, find clarity\, and live with greater happiness in today’s busy world.\n– Venue: School of Philosophy\, 33 Aro Street\, Wellington\n– Suggested koha donation $20.\n \nFor more information – Elaine 021 578 601\, or email – meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nAll warmly Welcome to any of these Public Talks available.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/geshela-teaching-in-wellington-2/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Wellington\, Kapiti\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T183000
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SUMMARY:Geshela teaching in Wellington
DESCRIPTION:Visit in Wellington & Surrounds from Thursday 30th of October – Saturday 1st of November \nJoin Geshe Tharchin’s Public Talks as follows: \n \n  \n30th October – Kapiti\, 6.30pm – 8pm\n“The Power of Intention: Living with Calm and Clarity”\nDiscover how the Five Powers and Six B’s—timeless Buddhist wisdom—offer practical tools to reduce stress\, find clarity\, and live with greater happiness in today’s busy world.\n– Venue: Kapiti Woman’s Centre\, 7 Ngahina Street\, Paraparaumu 5032\n– Suggested koha donation $20. \n1st November – Wellington Central\, 10am – 12pm\n“Ancient Wisdom for a Busy World: 5 Powers that serve in Uncertain Times”\nDiscover how the Five Powers and Six B’s—timeless Buddhist wisdom—offer practical tools to reduce stress\, find clarity\, and live with greater happiness in today’s busy world.\n– Venue: School of Philosophy\, 33 Aro Street\, Wellington\n– Suggested koha donation $20.\n \nFor more information – Elaine 021 578 601\, or email – meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nAll warmly Welcome to any of these Public Talks available.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/geshela-teaching-in-wellington-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Wellington\, Kapiti\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T180000
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SUMMARY:Public Talk - Modern Science meets Buddhist Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:  \nPublic Talk – Modern Science meets Buddhist Mindfulness \nPublic Talk is held at Chandrakirti Centre – 289 Sunrise Valley Rd\, Upper Moutere. \nPublic Event – Thursday 23rd October\, at 6pm \nAn evening with special guest Geshe Thupten Chodak from Sera Je Monastery. \nHow does modern Science explore the nature of reality? \nWhat insights does Buddhism offer on mind and consciousness? \nCan ancient wisdom and cutting edge research illuminate each other? \nA special evening of dialogue with Lharampa Geshe Thubten Chodak from Sera Je Monastic Institute\, South India. \nWe will be exploring the science of the mind through dialogue with a highly trained Geshe Chodak\, who has specialised in setting up the science and mind courses for monastic monks at Sera Je Monastery. Geshe Chodak is the coordinator for the Sera JE  IGNOU Special Study Centre in Bangalore. \nJoin us for a thought provoking evening where we explore this fascinating interface of modern science and Buddhist philosophy. \n$15 Koha suggested. \nOpen to all  – bring your curiosity \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/public-talk-modern-science-meets-buddhist-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks
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SUMMARY:✨ Blessing of Wishfulfilling Land with H.E. Jhado Rinpoche ✨
DESCRIPTION:✨ Blessing of Wishfulfilling Land with H.E. Jhado Rinpoche ✨📅 Wednesday\, 1st October🕙 10:00am📍 Wishfulfilling Land – 15 mins from Chandrakirti Centre \nThis is a special public event – all are warmly welcome.It is highly recommended to join this precious occasion with Rinpoche. \nEmail us for more info/to register: meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/%e2%9c%a8-blessing-of-wishfulfilling-land-with-h-e-jhado-rinpoche-%e2%9c%a8/
LOCATION:Wishfulfilling Land\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T103000
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SUMMARY:Teaching in the Golden Bay - Developing Inner Values
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Developing Inner Values \nGeshela will give a public teaching on The Five Powers for Life. \nPractical tools from the Mahayana tradition to live each day with purpose and compassion. \nAt the Sandcastle: 32 Haile Lane\, Pōhara 7183 in Golden Bay at 10.30am start. \nFollowed by discussion & pot luck lunch – bring a plate to share! \nContact Jonelle for more details via email – meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/teaching-in-the-golden-bay/
LOCATION:Sand Castle Golden Bay\, Sand Castle Golden Bay\, 32 Haile Lane\, Pohara\, 7183\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks
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