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SUMMARY:Geshe Jampa Tharchin Visits Kapiti & Wellington
DESCRIPTION:A Buddhist monk speaking on peace and wellbeing \nWe are delighted to share that Geshe Jampa Tharchin will be offering two special public talks this March — warmly open to everyone. \n✨ PUBLIC TALK IN KAPITI\nThe Priceless Value of Compassion in the Modern World\n📅 Thursday 19 March\n⏰ 6pm – 7.30pm\n📍 Kapiti Women’s Centre\, 7 Ngahina Street\, Paraparaumu 5032\n💛 By donation – just drop in \n✨ PUBLIC TALK IN WELLINGTON\nHow Buddhism Explains Reality – Illusion and Appearance\n📅 Saturday 21 March\n⏰ 10am – 11.30am\n📍 Wellington Quakers Centre\, 7 Moncrieff Street\, Mount Victoria\, Wellington 6011\n💛 By donation – just drop in \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. \nAll warmly welcome. No prior experience needed. \n📩 Enquiries: Fiona Carpenter\nfcapenter72@gmail.com \n📞 022 109 5923
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wellington-kapiti-teachings/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
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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/2026-03-18/
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:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
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/2026-03-17/
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:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED: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/2026-03-15/
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:20260314T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T025319Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Puja Tsog
DESCRIPTION:Containing the whole path to enlightenment\, this Guru Puja Tsog is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and is a profound and joyous event! Nurture the powerful potential for spiritual growth with a ceremony rich in symbolism. Reliance on our spiritual teacher is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and this ceremony helps us create mountains of merit and purify broken samaya. \nTsok is more than just its literal meaning of “gathering.” It’s a sacred space created in the mind where practitioners unite with profound spiritual energies\, inviting the dakas and dakinis. When we create this special space through offerings and coming together—whether physically or virtually—it opens the door for spiritual insights to naturally arise. \nThe physical offerings we make are symbols that guide our minds toward deeper\, internal offerings. In Vajrayana Buddhism\, tsok is a specific feast offering practice done on the 10th (day of the herukas) and 25th (day of the dakinis) of each lunar month. Practitioners perform these offerings in connection with their personal sadhana. \nTo complete the path to enlightenment we need to maintain a strong and pure relationship with the guru. We do this by relating to the different aspects of the guru\, and to ultimately bring forth the inner guru\, the purity of our own mind. \nPlease bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you! \n  \nAll welcome to join us \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20260209T032245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T084911Z
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Land Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 12th at 10am \nWe meet at WishFulfilling Land at 262 Central Rd South to read sutras from the Buddha to benefit all sentient beings.\n\nFollowed by a picnic lunch on the land. All most welcome to join this fun event.\n\nGive us a call on 02 5432021 or meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wishfulfilling-land-prayers/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
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/2026-03-11/
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:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
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/2026-03-10/
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:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210940Z
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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/2026-03-08/
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:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20250818T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T084010Z
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Puja
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha Puja\n\nEvery Month –  10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\n\n\nDedicated to healing and removing obstacles – for yourself and others. \n\nEveryone is welcome! \n\n  \nMost commonly this puja is performed to assist in the recovery of illness\, or an operation. It is also done to achieve higher rebirth for the deceased. \nThe Medicine Buddha Puja can be performed extensively\, with the requests to Medicine Buddhas done seven times to each of the Buddhas. \nAdditional prayers are said for the dedication of the merit. \nBy creating extensive merit through the performance of the puja\, Medicine Buddha puja is also very helpful to bring success in all activities\, for example work related. \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/medicine-buddha-puja-3-2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
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/2026-03-04/
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:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
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/2026-03-03/
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:20260303T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20260122T034447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T091854Z
UID:14228-1772533800-1772550000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Day of Miraculous Manifestations - Chotrul Duchen
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Miraculous Manifestations – Chotrul Duchen \nTuesday 3rd March 10.30am \nIt commemorates the period when Gautama Buddha performed miracles to inspire faith and subdue wrong views.\nChotrul Duchen falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month on the full moon.\nIt is considered a merit multiplying day\, when karmic results of actions are greatly increased. \nGeshe Tharchin will give the background stories of Buddhas life and the special significance of this day.\nFollowed by Sutra reading and lunch. \nJoin us to make the most of this very meritorious day.\nAll welcome – free lunch! \n  \nBy Donation \nNo registration required \nPlease email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz if you have any questions or if you would like to sponsor this Holy Day
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/days-of-miracles/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210939Z
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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/2026-03-01/
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:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T025319Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Puja Tsog
DESCRIPTION:Containing the whole path to enlightenment\, this Guru Puja Tsog is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and is a profound and joyous event! Nurture the powerful potential for spiritual growth with a ceremony rich in symbolism. Reliance on our spiritual teacher is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and this ceremony helps us create mountains of merit and purify broken samaya. \nTsok is more than just its literal meaning of “gathering.” It’s a sacred space created in the mind where practitioners unite with profound spiritual energies\, inviting the dakas and dakinis. When we create this special space through offerings and coming together—whether physically or virtually—it opens the door for spiritual insights to naturally arise. \nThe physical offerings we make are symbols that guide our minds toward deeper\, internal offerings. In Vajrayana Buddhism\, tsok is a specific feast offering practice done on the 10th (day of the herukas) and 25th (day of the dakinis) of each lunar month. Practitioners perform these offerings in connection with their personal sadhana. \nTo complete the path to enlightenment we need to maintain a strong and pure relationship with the guru. We do this by relating to the different aspects of the guru\, and to ultimately bring forth the inner guru\, the purity of our own mind. \nPlease bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you! \n  \nAll welcome to join us \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T232701Z
UID:13982-1772042400-1772047800@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
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/2026-02-25/
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:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T073558Z
UID:14067-1771956000-1771961400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tara Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \nAlso called Four mandala Offering To Cittamani Tara\, this puja is requesting Mother Tara to protect us from all negativities\, bring success\, especially for family\, relationship\, success of business\, Career\, health and protect from all kinds of fears. \nTara’s name means “star” or “she who ferries across\,” and she appears in female form as a bodhisattva of compassion. Green Tara\, in particular\, represents compassion in action — always ready to step down from her lotus throne to help sentient beings. \nTara is swift to respond to prayers. Her practice brings immense merit\, protects against suffering in future lives\, and supports the path to enlightenment. Lama Zopa Rinpoche shares that many people experience tangible benefits from Tara practice — from healing illness and avoiding untimely death\, to finding jobs\, improving relationships\, and even conceiving children. \n  \nWelcome to all levels of experience\, \n10:00am at the Nalanda Hall with our teacher\, Geshe Jampa Tharchin and wider community. \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here. \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tara-puja-2-2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T033537Z
UID:13968-1771869600-1771875000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
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/2026-02-23/
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:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210938Z
UID:14156-1771754400-1771759800@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
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/2026-02-22/
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:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20260122T030929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T050221Z
UID:14223-1771614000-1771619400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sacred Sound Quiet Mind
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Sound Quiet Mind  \n… where breath becomes prayer… \nJoin us for a deeply calming evening of ancient Buddhist chanting and meditation\, led by Geshe Jampa Tharchin and Geshe Tenzin Paljor\, \nOffering an opportunity to settle the mind and open the heart. \nFriday February 20th from 7pm to 8.30pm \nKoha.   just drop in \nAll warmly welcome  \nmeditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chanting-meditation-evening/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T032144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T102754Z
UID:13970-1771408800-1771423200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Losar the Tibetan New Year
DESCRIPTION:10am Guru Puja Tsog\n12pm: Community Lunch\n\nWe will celebrate with Guru Puja Tsog at 10am in the Nalanda Hall\, followed by community lunch at 12pm \nIt is also the first day of the auspicious period of 15 Days of Miracles\, which culminates on the full moon day of Chötrul Düchen\, on March 3\, 2026. \nOn Losar we also honor the anniversary of our FPMT founder Lama Yeshe’s passing away in 1984. Zopa Rinpoche requested all FPMT centers to offer an extensive Lama Chöpa with Tsog. \nThe Losar 15 days of miracles is a period where the results of all our actions are multiplied many times\, so we can purify enormous amounts of karma by doing virtuous  and compassionate actions. \nCircumambulate the stupa\, turn the prayer wheel\, do something kind each day and make aspirational prayers for the welfare of all. \n \nAny questions or to register please email – meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tibetan-new-year-losar/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T023616Z
UID:14257-1771408800-1771414200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Guru Puja Tsog
DESCRIPTION:Containing the whole path to enlightenment\, this Guru Puja Tsog is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and is a profound and joyous event! Nurture the powerful potential for spiritual growth with a ceremony rich in symbolism. Reliance on our spiritual teacher is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and this ceremony helps us create mountains of merit and purify broken samaya. \nTsok is more than just its literal meaning of “gathering.” It’s a sacred space created in the mind where practitioners unite with profound spiritual energies\, inviting the dakas and dakinis. When we create this special space through offerings and coming together—whether physically or virtually—it opens the door for spiritual insights to naturally arise. \nThe physical offerings we make are symbols that guide our minds toward deeper\, internal offerings. In Vajrayana Buddhism\, tsok is a specific feast offering practice done on the 10th (day of the herukas) and 25th (day of the dakinis) of each lunar month. Practitioners perform these offerings in connection with their personal sadhana. \nTo complete the path to enlightenment we need to maintain a strong and pure relationship with the guru. We do this by relating to the different aspects of the guru\, and to ultimately bring forth the inner guru\, the purity of our own mind. \nPlease bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you! \n  \nAll welcome to join us \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260215T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T031007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T055640Z
UID:13963-1771178400-1771189200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Thukpa Party at Geshelas House
DESCRIPTION:Sunday February 15th – you are invited to the annual  Tukpa Party\, Traditional new years eve party at Geshe Tharchins House  \nAll welcome at 6pm  \nPlease RSVP to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/thukpa-party-at-geshelas-house/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210934Z
UID:13965-1771149600-1771155000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
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/2026-02-15/
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:20260214T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T025319Z
UID:14394-1771093800-1771097400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Guru Puja Tsog
DESCRIPTION:Containing the whole path to enlightenment\, this Guru Puja Tsog is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and is a profound and joyous event! Nurture the powerful potential for spiritual growth with a ceremony rich in symbolism. Reliance on our spiritual teacher is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and this ceremony helps us create mountains of merit and purify broken samaya. \nTsok is more than just its literal meaning of “gathering.” It’s a sacred space created in the mind where practitioners unite with profound spiritual energies\, inviting the dakas and dakinis. When we create this special space through offerings and coming together—whether physically or virtually—it opens the door for spiritual insights to naturally arise. \nThe physical offerings we make are symbols that guide our minds toward deeper\, internal offerings. In Vajrayana Buddhism\, tsok is a specific feast offering practice done on the 10th (day of the herukas) and 25th (day of the dakinis) of each lunar month. Practitioners perform these offerings in connection with their personal sadhana. \nTo complete the path to enlightenment we need to maintain a strong and pure relationship with the guru. We do this by relating to the different aspects of the guru\, and to ultimately bring forth the inner guru\, the purity of our own mind. \nPlease bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you! \n  \nAll welcome to join us \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T015235Z
UID:13957-1769797800-1770379200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T025319Z
UID:14393-1769797800-1769801400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Guru Puja Tsog
DESCRIPTION:Containing the whole path to enlightenment\, this Guru Puja Tsog is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and is a profound and joyous event! Nurture the powerful potential for spiritual growth with a ceremony rich in symbolism. Reliance on our spiritual teacher is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and this ceremony helps us create mountains of merit and purify broken samaya. \nTsok is more than just its literal meaning of “gathering.” It’s a sacred space created in the mind where practitioners unite with profound spiritual energies\, inviting the dakas and dakinis. When we create this special space through offerings and coming together—whether physically or virtually—it opens the door for spiritual insights to naturally arise. \nThe physical offerings we make are symbols that guide our minds toward deeper\, internal offerings. In Vajrayana Buddhism\, tsok is a specific feast offering practice done on the 10th (day of the herukas) and 25th (day of the dakinis) of each lunar month. Practitioners perform these offerings in connection with their personal sadhana. \nTo complete the path to enlightenment we need to maintain a strong and pure relationship with the guru. We do this by relating to the different aspects of the guru\, and to ultimately bring forth the inner guru\, the purity of our own mind. \nPlease bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you! \n  \nAll welcome to join us \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T021807Z
UID:13954-1769421600-1769427000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tara Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \nAlso called Four mandala Offering To Cittamani Tara\, this puja is requesting Mother Tara to protect us from all negativities\, bring success\, especially for family\, relationship\, success of business\, Career\, health and protect from all kinds of fears. \nTara’s name means “star” or “she who ferries across\,” and she appears in female form as a bodhisattva of compassion. Green Tara\, in particular\, represents compassion in action — always ready to step down from her lotus throne to help sentient beings. \nTara is swift to respond to prayers. Her practice brings immense merit\, protects against suffering in future lives\, and supports the path to enlightenment. Lama Zopa Rinpoche shares that many people experience tangible benefits from Tara practice — from healing illness and avoiding untimely death\, to finding jobs\, improving relationships\, and even conceiving children. \n  \nWelcome to all levels of experience\, \n10:00am at the Nalanda Hall with our teacher\, Geshe Jampa Tharchin and wider community. \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here. \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tara-puja-2/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20250818T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T001837Z
UID:14220-1769076000-1769081400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Puja
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha Puja\n\nEvery Month –  10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\n\n\nDedicated to healing and removing obstacles – for yourself and others. \n\nEveryone is welcome! \n\n  \nMost commonly this puja is performed to assist in the recovery of illness\, or an operation. It is also done to achieve higher rebirth for the deceased. \nThe Medicine Buddha Puja can be performed extensively\, with the requests to Medicine Buddhas done seven times to each of the Buddhas. \nAdditional prayers are said for the dedication of the merit. \nBy creating extensive merit through the performance of the puja\, Medicine Buddha puja is also very helpful to bring success in all activities\, for example work related. \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/medicine-buddha-puja-3/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T043642
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T023604Z
UID:13952-1767983400-1767987000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Guru Puja Tsog
DESCRIPTION:Containing the whole path to enlightenment\, this Guru Puja Tsog is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and is a profound and joyous event! Nurture the powerful potential for spiritual growth with a ceremony rich in symbolism. Reliance on our spiritual teacher is the foundation of all spiritual progress\, and this ceremony helps us create mountains of merit and purify broken samaya. \nTsok is more than just its literal meaning of “gathering.” It’s a sacred space created in the mind where practitioners unite with profound spiritual energies\, inviting the dakas and dakinis. When we create this special space through offerings and coming together—whether physically or virtually—it opens the door for spiritual insights to naturally arise. \nThe physical offerings we make are symbols that guide our minds toward deeper\, internal offerings. In Vajrayana Buddhism\, tsok is a specific feast offering practice done on the 10th (day of the herukas) and 25th (day of the dakinis) of each lunar month. Practitioners perform these offerings in connection with their personal sadhana. \nTo complete the path to enlightenment we need to maintain a strong and pure relationship with the guru. We do this by relating to the different aspects of the guru\, and to ultimately bring forth the inner guru\, the purity of our own mind. \nPlease bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you! \n  \nAll welcome to join us \n  \nIf you have any questions about this puja or would like to dedicate this puja to a person in need\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n  \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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