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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: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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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:20260411T103000
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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:Science Meets Reincarnation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nalanda Hall for a fascinating evening discussion with Dr. Greg O’Grady and Geshe Jampa Tharchin about science and reincarnation! \n📅Friday\, May 15th\, 6pm – evening\n📍Nalanda Hall\, Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Rd\, Upper Moutere Nelson\n💛Koha/donation entry \nWhy do young children have these strange memories- Do our actions have long term consequences – Why do we feel strong affinities to certain things? \nDr Greg O’Grady is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland\, where he has published over 300 scientific articles in the field of human physiology and medical technologies. \nGreg investigates the nature of human consciousness\, with an interest in out of the ordinary experiences.  His has recently evaluated the statistical patterns among  350 testimonials from children reporting memories of previous lives\, as well as analysing hundreds of near-death experiences. \nGeshe Jampa Tharchin  PhD\, is a  Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar. Growing up in Tibet he experienced reincarnation as a normal pattern in life\,  where past and future lives were a widely accepted  phenomena. Reincarnation is a foundational understanding in Buddhist Psychology and can explain many of the fascinating mental phenomena we experience. \nAll are welcome! \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz  or call 035432021 for enquiries \nTo join this class via Zoom please make a donation here \nZoom \nID: 402 937 1578\nPassword: Chand108\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/science-meets-reincarnation/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Public Talks,Teaching
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