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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nGrounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the tantric path\, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra\, while not being a guide to highest yoga tantra practice itself\, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure. \nCourse fee is $225 for 15 weeks. \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \nTo register please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/monday-study-class/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000838Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Lama Tsongkhapa’s famous text Middle Length Lam Rim \n \nCost for the course is $225 for the 15 weeks. Cost of the hardcopy textbook is $100. \nWe will study The Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment   by Je Tsongkhapa\, translated by Philip Quarcoo\, 2021 edition. \nAs a foundation and context for practice\, this subject is a key element of the FPMT Basic Program. The aim of this FPMT Basic Program course is for students to acquire a thorough understanding and structured overview of Lama Tsongkhapa’s presentation\, and to develop experience of applying these teachings in daily practice\, meditation and retreat. Upon completion\, students should be able to conduct their own lamrim retreats and to use the lamrim as a basis and context for their meditation\, further study\, and daily life experience. \nGeshela will focus on the topic of karma \n  \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \n  \nFor direct credit\, please email us for bank info. \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz if you have further questions and registration.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T015317Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Teaching - Four Close Placements of Mindfulness 
DESCRIPTION:A 2-day teaching on the on the Four Close Placements of Mindfulness\, a central practice taught by the Buddha and praised as the direct path to awakening. \n📍Friday 8th – Saturday 9th of May\n9.30am – 5pm each day\n     Nalanda Hall\, Chandrakirti Centre \nExploring mindfulness of body\, feelings\, mind\, and phenomena\, this teaching offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with mindfulness in a contemplative setting.\nThrough guided meditation\, teachings\, and reflection\, participants will learn to cultivate clear awareness\, insight\, and inner stability\, bringing the wisdom of the Dharma directly into your daily life.\n \nInvestment is $160 ($80 per day) and includes delicious lunch and refreshments \n\nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz enquiries
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/weekend-teaching-four-close-placements-of-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nGrounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the tantric path\, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra\, while not being a guide to highest yoga tantra practice itself\, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure. \nCourse fee is $225 for 15 weeks. \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \nTo register please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/monday-study-class/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033128Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Lama Tsongkhapa’s famous text Middle Length Lam Rim \n \nCost for the course is $225 for the 15 weeks. Cost of the hardcopy textbook is $100. \nWe will study The Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment   by Je Tsongkhapa\, translated by Philip Quarcoo\, 2021 edition. \nAs a foundation and context for practice\, this subject is a key element of the FPMT Basic Program. The aim of this FPMT Basic Program course is for students to acquire a thorough understanding and structured overview of Lama Tsongkhapa’s presentation\, and to develop experience of applying these teachings in daily practice\, meditation and retreat. Upon completion\, students should be able to conduct their own lamrim retreats and to use the lamrim as a basis and context for their meditation\, further study\, and daily life experience. \nGeshela will focus on the topic of karma \n  \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \n  \nFor direct credit\, please email us for bank info. \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz if you have further questions and registration.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T234433Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nGrounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the tantric path\, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra\, while not being a guide to highest yoga tantra practice itself\, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure. \nCourse fee is $225 for 15 weeks. \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \nTo register please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/monday-study-class/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033128Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Lama Tsongkhapa’s famous text Middle Length Lam Rim \n \nCost for the course is $225 for the 15 weeks. Cost of the hardcopy textbook is $100. \nWe will study The Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment   by Je Tsongkhapa\, translated by Philip Quarcoo\, 2021 edition. \nAs a foundation and context for practice\, this subject is a key element of the FPMT Basic Program. The aim of this FPMT Basic Program course is for students to acquire a thorough understanding and structured overview of Lama Tsongkhapa’s presentation\, and to develop experience of applying these teachings in daily practice\, meditation and retreat. Upon completion\, students should be able to conduct their own lamrim retreats and to use the lamrim as a basis and context for their meditation\, further study\, and daily life experience. \nGeshela will focus on the topic of karma \n  \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \n  \nFor direct credit\, please email us for bank info. \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz if you have further questions and registration.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20260415T033813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T033935Z
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SUMMARY:Nyung Nä 6-Day Purification Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Nyung Nä is a Buddhist purification practice centered on compassion\, combining vows\, prostrations\, mantra recitation\, and periods of silence. \nIt is commonly undertaken to purify negative karma and cultivate the compassionate mind associated with Avalokiteshvara. \n📍Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\n24th – 30th May \nThe first session of this retreat begins at 6pm on Sunday the 24th.\nPlease arrive earlier in the day in preparation. \nThis retreat will be taught by resident monk and teacher Geshe Jampa Tharchin who holds the highest Lharampa Geshe degree from decades of study in Sera Je Monastery in India.\nGeshe-la teaches in English and Tibetan with interpretation support from resident interpreter Jelena Kirsch. \nInvestment: $60 per day – all meals included\n($360 to attend entire retreat) \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz to enquire or register
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/nyung-na-6-day-purification-retreat/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nGrounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the tantric path\, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra\, while not being a guide to highest yoga tantra practice itself\, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure. \nCourse fee is $225 for 15 weeks. \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \nTo register please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/monday-study-class/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033128Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Lama Tsongkhapa’s famous text Middle Length Lam Rim \n \nCost for the course is $225 for the 15 weeks. Cost of the hardcopy textbook is $100. \nWe will study The Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment   by Je Tsongkhapa\, translated by Philip Quarcoo\, 2021 edition. \nAs a foundation and context for practice\, this subject is a key element of the FPMT Basic Program. The aim of this FPMT Basic Program course is for students to acquire a thorough understanding and structured overview of Lama Tsongkhapa’s presentation\, and to develop experience of applying these teachings in daily practice\, meditation and retreat. Upon completion\, students should be able to conduct their own lamrim retreats and to use the lamrim as a basis and context for their meditation\, further study\, and daily life experience. \nGeshela will focus on the topic of karma \n  \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \n  \nFor direct credit\, please email us for bank info. \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz if you have further questions and registration.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103314
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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