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SUMMARY:One Day Teaching Course with Geshe Tharchin- Beyond Attachments: The Path to Unshakable Freedom and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Based on Sachen Kunga Nyingbon’s “Parting from the four attachments” Geshe Tharchin will take us through four pieces of advice which contains the quintessence of all the Sutra and Tantra teachings. In just four lines\, this profound instruction offers a complete guide to the spiritual path — from developing genuine renunciation to realizing ultimate wisdom. Through teachings\, meditation\, and discussion\, we will explore how letting go of worldly attachments opens the door to lasting freedom and happiness. Whether you’re new to Dharma or deepening your practice\, this retreat offers clear\, powerful tools for inner growth. 🪷🪷🪷 \nFriday May 23rd 9:30am to 3:30pm \nCourse fee $80\, includes text materials\, lunch and refreshments. \nPlease email us to register. \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/beyond-attachments/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250531T060000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250531T190000
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SUMMARY:Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezig sadhana practice and Mahayana precepts for the day. \nSaturday May 31st. From 6am till 7pm. \nRetreat fee $80. \nEmail us to book your spot: meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSchedule: \n6am-9am session 1 \n10am-noon session 2 \n230pm-400pm session 3 \n500pm-700pm session 4
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chenrezig-practice/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250822T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250823T170000
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SUMMARY:"Path of the Precious Mind" - 2 Day Teaching with Geshela
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-day teaching with Geshe Tharchin – “Path of the Precious Mind” \nFriday\, 22nd of August at 9.30am & Saturday\, 23rd of August until 5.00pm \nCost: $80.00 per day\, or $160.00 for the whole course (includes lunch & refreshments) \nJoin us to reflect on The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to Dharma — contemplating precious human life\, impermanence\, suffering\, and karma. Deepen your motivation for practice through teachings\, and quiet time for inner reflection. \n💚 All welcome — beginners and experienced practitioners alike. \nTo register please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/teaching-weekend-august2025/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T213533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T012422Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Life’s Challenges into Wisdom: 2-day retreat with Geshela
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2-day retreat with Geshela – Turning Life’s Challenges into Wisdom \nTopic: 7 Point Thought Transformation \nDiscover the power of 7 Point Mind Training—an ancient practice for reducing stress\, transforming challenges\, and creating more harmony with yourself and others. Open to all levels\, this weekend retreat offers practical tools to bring peace and resilience into daily life. \nFriday\, September 19th – Saturday\, September 20th (from 9.30am – 5.00pm\, per day) \nCost: $80.00 per day\, or $160.00 for the whole course (includes lunch & refreshments) \nTo register please email meditate@chadrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/teaching-weekend-september2025/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T213533
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SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Retreat with Geshela at Shambhala
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a 3-day Vajrasattva Retreat with Geshela at Shambhala Retreat 1234 Takaka-Collingwood Highway\, Onekaka 7182. \nThursday November 6th thru Saturday November 8th. \nCost of the retreat is $295 (includes accommodation\, all retreat materials\, 3 wholesome vegetarian meals and refreshments) \nto register please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/shambhala-2025/
LOCATION:Shambhala Retreat Centre\, 1234 Takaka-Collingwood Highway\, Onekaka 7182\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251206T170000
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SUMMARY:Succession Guru Yoga: 2-Day Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Six Session Guru Yoga\, 2-Day Teaching \nFriday Dec 5th and Saturday Dec 6th. \n  \nA 2-Day teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nAt Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, Sunrise Valley Rd\, Upper Moutere\, \n  \nAlso available via Zoom (online). \n  \nJoin us for two days of study and practice on the Six Session Guru Yoga\, a profound daily spiritual practice and meditation essential for maintaining tantric commitments \nand deepening the connection with one’s spiritual teacher. \n  \nGeshe Tharchin will lead us through the meaning\, lineage and method of practise of the 6 sessions combining teaching\, guided recitation and meditation. \nThis teaching is specifically for students who have received a highest yoga tantra initiation and is especially recommended for those new to the practice. \n  \nBegins Friday 5th at 9.30am finishing Saturday 6th at 5pm. \nCost is $160 for 2 days\, including daily wholesome vegetarian lunches. \nZOOM participants $120 for the 2 days. \n  \nAccommodation is available on site for extra cost. \n  \nBookings: Please email meditate@chandrakirti.co\,nz   to register your interest or to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nPlease also indicate which HYT you have received\, from whom and when\, in your email. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/teaching-weekend-with-geshela/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260109T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260119T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer Retreat - Nagarjuna's Precious Garland
DESCRIPTION:Summer Retreat – Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland \n10 Day Retreat: January 9th – 19th\, 2026 \nGeshe Tharchin will teach on Nagajunas  famous text Precious Garland \nA timeless guide to living with wisdom\, compassion and clarity \nThis classic text offers practical advice for a meaningful life\, covering ethics\, mindfulness\, relationships\, and the path to genuine inner peace. \nThis teaching will illuminate Nagarjunas profound insights in a way that speaks directly to daily life. \n \nThis retreat begins with a Guru Puja Tsog at 6:00pm on Friday 9 January and concludes Monday 19 January at 12 noon. Over ten days\, Geshe-la will guide us through Nagarjuna’s timeless text\, Precious Garland\, offering practical insights on ethics\, mindfulness\, relationships\, and cultivating genuine inner peace. \nWe are very pleased to welcome Mr Losang Dawa as guest interpreter for this special retreat. \nCost: $800 for the full retreat\, including delicious vegetarian lunches\, refreshments\, and all retreat materials. Accommodation available for an additional cost. \nRegistration for online participation via zoom available. \nAll are warmly welcome — no previous experience needed.\n \nAny questions\, please email – meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/summer-retreat-nagarjunas-precious-garland/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260206T120000
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SUMMARY:Steps to an Awakened Mind : A 7 - Day Lam Rim Journey
DESCRIPTION:Lam Rim Retreat \n7-Day Retreat: Jan 30th – Feb 6th at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre. \nSteps to an awakened mind : A 7- Day Lam Rim journey \nWith Geshe Jampa Tharchin \n \nThis teaching takes big Buddhist ideas and presents them in a clear structured way that anyone can follow\, no background needed. \nJoin Geshe Jampa Tharchin for a week-long Lam Rim retreat\, exploring the graduated stages of the path in a clear\, practical\, and inspiring way. Learn how to understand yourself and others more deeply\, nurture compassion\, and build inner strength and resilience. \nCost: $80 per day or $560 for the full retreat including delicious vegetarian lunches\, refreshments\, and all retreat materials. \nAccommodation\, meals and retreat price is available at $115/day \nPlease do not let finances get in the way of you receiving these teachings – all welcome at attend \nAny enquiries or to register please email us – meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/lam-rim-retreat/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260403T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260406T120000
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SUMMARY:Finding Inner Calm: A Shamatha Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Easter Retreat \n4 days \nFriday 3rd –  Monday 6th April 2026 \nJoin us for a nourishing 4-day Calm Abiding Shamatha Retreat\, designed to help settle the mind\, develop inner stability\, and deepen your meditation practice. Through guided sessions\, quiet reflection\, and supportive teachings\, you’ll learn practical methods for working with distraction\, restlessness\, and dullness\, and discover how calm abiding becomes the foundation for clarity\, insight\, and a more peaceful daily life. This retreat offers a gentle\, structured environment for both beginners and experienced meditators to reconnect with stillness\, presence\, and the natural ease of the mind. \nInvestment $80 per day includes delicious lunch and refreshments x 4 = $320 for full retreat \nAccommodation available for extra cost. \nNo experienced necessary – everyone warmly welcome to join this profound meditation retreat. \n \nFor registration\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/finding-inner-calm-a-shamatha-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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