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SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nWe are continuing our study of Tantric Grounds and Paths following the text “Principles of Buddhist Tantra” by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche. \nThis is a class for the more experienced student with a background in Buddhist study and practise. \nThis study class 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. \nInterpreted via zoom by Mr Losang Dawa \n➡️Investment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\n➡️Class offered in person and online via Zoom.\n➡️To register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Tuesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tuesday-study-class/2026-10-27/
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:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260705T062045Z
CREATED:20260705T062045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T062045Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nWednesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Middle Scope \n \nStudying the Middle Scope Lam Rim explains the nature of suffering in cyclic existence\, the 12 links and the path to liberation through ethical discipline\, concentration\, and wisdom. Its benefits include strengthening renunciation\, reducing attachment and harmful habits\, and building a clear foundation for lasting inner peace and spiritual progress. \nWe are studying Lama Tsong Khapas famous Middle Length Lam Rim Treatise\, with explanation and clarification from Geshe Tharchins experience. \nEveryone welcome! A great class for all to join. \nInterpreted by Jelena Kirsch \nInvestment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\nClass offered in person and online via Zoom.\nTo register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Wednesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class-2/2026-10-28/
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:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260718T045654Z
CREATED:20260718T044608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T045654Z
UID:14773-1793268000-1793271600@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Special Chittamani Tara teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \n \nWe are also pleased to announce that Geshe Jampa Tharchin is offering 5 teachings on the Chittamani Tara Sadana  available on Zoom.\nYou are welcome to join these teachings if you have the Chittamani Tara Initiation. \n Teachings will be from 10 am to 11.00 am NZ time.\nThese classes can be attended in-person at Chandrakriti\, or via Zoom.  \nDates of Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom teachings are – \nThursday October 15th\nThursday October 22\nThursday October 29\nThursday November 12th\nThursday November 19th \n➡️Please sign up for this Zoom class series via this form\nOr email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nSuggested investment is $70 and can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/chandrakirti \n Or deposit to Chandrakirti Centre 03-0751-098678-00 Ref TARA ZOOM
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chittamani-tara-sadana-zoom-teaching/2026-10-29/
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:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260705T065712Z
CREATED:20260705T065712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T065712Z
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SUMMARY:WishFulfilling Land Prayers & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 16th at 10am\n\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. Lunch is provided. All most welcome to join this fun event.\n\nGive us a call on 02 5432021 or meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wishfulfilling-land-prayers-lunch/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T071308Z
CREATED:20260705T063551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T071308Z
UID:14644-1793527200-1793532600@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Chandrakirti this term for Sunday Meditation Classes with Monk Geshe Tharchin! \n\n Every Sunday (August 16th – November 22nd) 10am – 11.30am\, followed by a free community lunch Nalanda Hall (Gompa) at Chandrakirti Centre Dana/Koha welcome\n  Facebook Event \nSunday classes are open to all\, no prior experience with Buddhism required! \nChildren aged 6 and over are welcome to attend class or supervised childcare is available at the Main House while parents are in class. Children can be dropped off there\, where a member of the Chandrakirti community will be present to care for them. \n⋆ You don’t need to bring anything with you\, although you’re welcome to bring a pen and notebook if you’d like to take notes. \n⋆ We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in before the class begins. \n⋆ If you’re unable to attend in person\, Sunday classes are also livestreamed on YouTube\, so you can join from home \n If you would like to make a donation to support this class\, you are welcome to contribute to the donation box in the Gompa or make a donation through our Givealittle page \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 \nThe Power of IntentionThe Power of the White SeedThe Power of FamiliarityThe Power of RepudiationThe Power of Prayer/Dedication \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz with any queries
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class-2/2026-11-01/
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:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T012412Z
CREATED:20260705T061746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T012412Z
UID:14674-1793728800-1793734200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nWe are continuing our study of Tantric Grounds and Paths following the text “Principles of Buddhist Tantra” by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche. \nThis is a class for the more experienced student with a background in Buddhist study and practise. \nThis study class 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. \nInterpreted via zoom by Mr Losang Dawa \n➡️Investment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\n➡️Class offered in person and online via Zoom.\n➡️To register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Tuesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tuesday-study-class/2026-11-03/
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:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260705T063232Z
CREATED:20260705T063232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T063232Z
UID:14630-1793786400-1793793600@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! \nAll welcome to join us \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 \nSponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/guru-puja-tsog-2/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260705T062045Z
CREATED:20260705T062045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T062045Z
UID:14703-1793815200-1793820600@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nWednesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Middle Scope \n \nStudying the Middle Scope Lam Rim explains the nature of suffering in cyclic existence\, the 12 links and the path to liberation through ethical discipline\, concentration\, and wisdom. Its benefits include strengthening renunciation\, reducing attachment and harmful habits\, and building a clear foundation for lasting inner peace and spiritual progress. \nWe are studying Lama Tsong Khapas famous Middle Length Lam Rim Treatise\, with explanation and clarification from Geshe Tharchins experience. \nEveryone welcome! A great class for all to join. \nInterpreted by Jelena Kirsch \nInvestment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\nClass offered in person and online via Zoom.\nTo register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Wednesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class-2/2026-11-04/
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:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260718T044608Z
CREATED:20260718T044608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T044608Z
UID:14779-1793872800-1793876400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Special Chittamani Tara teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \n \nWe are also pleased to announce that Geshe Jampa Tharchin is offering 5 teachings on the Chittamani Tara Sadana  available on Zoom.\nYou are welcome to join these teachings if you have the Chittamani Tara Initiation. \n Teachings will be from 10 am to 11.00 am NZ time.\nThese classes can be attended in-person at Chandrakriti\, or via Zoom.  \nDates of Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom teachings are – \nThursday October 15th\nThursday October 22\nThursday October 29\nThursday November 12th\nThursday November 19th \n➡️Please sign up for this Zoom class series via this form\nOr email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nSuggested investment is $70 and can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/chandrakirti \n Or deposit to Chandrakirti Centre 03-0751-098678-00 Ref TARA ZOOM
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chittamani-tara-sadana-zoom-teaching/2026-11-05/
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:20261105T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T012537Z
CREATED:20260626T011027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T012537Z
UID:14589-1793898000-1794063600@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shambala Eco Retreat\, Onekaka\, Golden Bay for this Medicine Buddha Retreat!\n5pm November 5th – 3pm 7th 2026\nwith Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin\, resident teacher at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre \n \nThe Medicine Buddha practice and mantra are ancient Buddhist methods utilised to help physical healing\, balance mental and emotional stresses\, support the dying and purify negative karma.\nIt combines chanting Medicine Buddha mantra with visualising luminous\, healing lapis-lazuli blue light.\nIn Tibet it is explained that the practice of Medicine Buddha fulfills all sentient beings’ wishes and brings inner prosperity\, outer prosperity and wealth. \n“Medicine Buddha is very important\, to make everything easy\, so you can work with less pressure\, so you can meditate on the lamrim\, and you have more time to have an easy-going life.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche \n➡️All are welcome\, no prior experience needed \n🍴All meals and two nights accommodation on site included $395 \n📍Shambala Eco Retreat\, 1234 Takaka Collingwood Highway\, Onekaka 7182 \n📆Bookings essential – contact meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/medicine-buddha-retreat/
LOCATION:Shambhala Retreat Centre\, 1234 Takaka-Collingwood Highway\, Onekaka 7182\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T071308Z
CREATED:20260705T063551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T071308Z
UID:14645-1794132000-1794137400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Chandrakirti this term for Sunday Meditation Classes with Monk Geshe Tharchin! \n\n Every Sunday (August 16th – November 22nd) 10am – 11.30am\, followed by a free community lunch Nalanda Hall (Gompa) at Chandrakirti Centre Dana/Koha welcome\n  Facebook Event \nSunday classes are open to all\, no prior experience with Buddhism required! \nChildren aged 6 and over are welcome to attend class or supervised childcare is available at the Main House while parents are in class. Children can be dropped off there\, where a member of the Chandrakirti community will be present to care for them. \n⋆ You don’t need to bring anything with you\, although you’re welcome to bring a pen and notebook if you’d like to take notes. \n⋆ We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in before the class begins. \n⋆ If you’re unable to attend in person\, Sunday classes are also livestreamed on YouTube\, so you can join from home \n If you would like to make a donation to support this class\, you are welcome to contribute to the donation box in the Gompa or make a donation through our Givealittle page \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 \nThe Power of IntentionThe Power of the White SeedThe Power of FamiliarityThe Power of RepudiationThe Power of Prayer/Dedication \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz with any queries
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class-2/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T012412Z
CREATED:20260705T061746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T012412Z
UID:14675-1794333600-1794339000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nWe are continuing our study of Tantric Grounds and Paths following the text “Principles of Buddhist Tantra” by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche. \nThis is a class for the more experienced student with a background in Buddhist study and practise. \nThis study class 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. \nInterpreted via zoom by Mr Losang Dawa \n➡️Investment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\n➡️Class offered in person and online via Zoom.\n➡️To register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Tuesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tuesday-study-class/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261111T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260705T062045Z
CREATED:20260705T062045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T062045Z
UID:14704-1794420000-1794425400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nWednesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Middle Scope \n \nStudying the Middle Scope Lam Rim explains the nature of suffering in cyclic existence\, the 12 links and the path to liberation through ethical discipline\, concentration\, and wisdom. Its benefits include strengthening renunciation\, reducing attachment and harmful habits\, and building a clear foundation for lasting inner peace and spiritual progress. \nWe are studying Lama Tsong Khapas famous Middle Length Lam Rim Treatise\, with explanation and clarification from Geshe Tharchins experience. \nEveryone welcome! A great class for all to join. \nInterpreted by Jelena Kirsch \nInvestment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\nClass offered in person and online via Zoom.\nTo register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Wednesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class-2/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260718T045655Z
CREATED:20260718T044608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T045655Z
UID:14775-1794477600-1794481200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Special Chittamani Tara teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \n \nWe are also pleased to announce that Geshe Jampa Tharchin is offering 5 teachings on the Chittamani Tara Sadana  available on Zoom.\nYou are welcome to join these teachings if you have the Chittamani Tara Initiation. \n Teachings will be from 10 am to 11.00 am NZ time.\nThese classes can be attended in-person at Chandrakriti\, or via Zoom.  \nDates of Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom teachings are – \nThursday October 15th\nThursday October 22\nThursday October 29\nThursday November 12th\nThursday November 19th \n➡️Please sign up for this Zoom class series via this form\nOr email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nSuggested investment is $70 and can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/chandrakirti \n Or deposit to Chandrakirti Centre 03-0751-098678-00 Ref TARA ZOOM
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chittamani-tara-sadana-zoom-teaching/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T071308Z
CREATED:20260705T063551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T071308Z
UID:14646-1794736800-1794742200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Chandrakirti this term for Sunday Meditation Classes with Monk Geshe Tharchin! \n\n Every Sunday (August 16th – November 22nd) 10am – 11.30am\, followed by a free community lunch Nalanda Hall (Gompa) at Chandrakirti Centre Dana/Koha welcome\n  Facebook Event \nSunday classes are open to all\, no prior experience with Buddhism required! \nChildren aged 6 and over are welcome to attend class or supervised childcare is available at the Main House while parents are in class. Children can be dropped off there\, where a member of the Chandrakirti community will be present to care for them. \n⋆ You don’t need to bring anything with you\, although you’re welcome to bring a pen and notebook if you’d like to take notes. \n⋆ We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in before the class begins. \n⋆ If you’re unable to attend in person\, Sunday classes are also livestreamed on YouTube\, so you can join from home \n If you would like to make a donation to support this class\, you are welcome to contribute to the donation box in the Gompa or make a donation through our Givealittle page \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 \nThe Power of IntentionThe Power of the White SeedThe Power of FamiliarityThe Power of RepudiationThe Power of Prayer/Dedication \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz with any queries
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class-2/2026-11-15/
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:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T012413Z
CREATED:20260705T061746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T012413Z
UID:14676-1794938400-1794943800@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tuesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nTuesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Tantric Grounds and Paths \n \nWe are continuing our study of Tantric Grounds and Paths following the text “Principles of Buddhist Tantra” by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche. \nThis is a class for the more experienced student with a background in Buddhist study and practise. \nThis study class 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. \nInterpreted via zoom by Mr Losang Dawa \n➡️Investment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\n➡️Class offered in person and online via Zoom.\n➡️To register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Tuesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/tuesday-study-class/2026-11-17/
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:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260705T062045Z
CREATED:20260705T062045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T062045Z
UID:14705-1795024800-1795030200@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \nWednesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm \nTopic: Middle Scope \n \nStudying the Middle Scope Lam Rim explains the nature of suffering in cyclic existence\, the 12 links and the path to liberation through ethical discipline\, concentration\, and wisdom. Its benefits include strengthening renunciation\, reducing attachment and harmful habits\, and building a clear foundation for lasting inner peace and spiritual progress. \nWe are studying Lama Tsong Khapas famous Middle Length Lam Rim Treatise\, with explanation and clarification from Geshe Tharchins experience. \nEveryone welcome! A great class for all to join. \nInterpreted by Jelena Kirsch \nInvestment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.\nClass offered in person and online via Zoom.\nTo register for this class please sign up using this form\nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nPlease make payment to; \nChandrakirti Centre\n03-0751-0098678-00\nParticulars: Name\nReference: Wednesday Class \nAll inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class-2/2026-11-18/
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:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260718T045655Z
CREATED:20260718T044608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T045655Z
UID:14776-1795082400-1795086000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Special Chittamani Tara teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin \n \nWe are also pleased to announce that Geshe Jampa Tharchin is offering 5 teachings on the Chittamani Tara Sadana  available on Zoom.\nYou are welcome to join these teachings if you have the Chittamani Tara Initiation. \n Teachings will be from 10 am to 11.00 am NZ time.\nThese classes can be attended in-person at Chandrakriti\, or via Zoom.  \nDates of Chittamani Tara Sadana Zoom teachings are – \nThursday October 15th\nThursday October 22\nThursday October 29\nThursday November 12th\nThursday November 19th \n➡️Please sign up for this Zoom class series via this form\nOr email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz \nSuggested investment is $70 and can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/chandrakirti \n Or deposit to Chandrakirti Centre 03-0751-098678-00 Ref TARA ZOOM
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chittamani-tara-sadana-zoom-teaching/2026-11-19/
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:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T073722Z
CREATED:20260720T073722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T073722Z
UID:14809-1795253400-1795262400@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Animal Blessing Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join us here at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre for this animal blessing event!\n Saturday November 21st 9.30 am to 12pm \n \n Bring your pet or animal for a Buddhist Blessing with mantras and holy objects with Geshe Jampa Tharchin.\n This practice benefits the animals life and rebirth creating enormous merit that is rare for an animal to experience.\n All animals welcome big or small\, and must be on a leash or in a cage. \nMorning tea provided\n\n Free event!
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/animal-blessing-morning/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T071309Z
CREATED:20260705T063551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T071309Z
UID:14647-1795341600-1795347000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Chandrakirti this term for Sunday Meditation Classes with Monk Geshe Tharchin! \n\n Every Sunday (August 16th – November 22nd) 10am – 11.30am\, followed by a free community lunch Nalanda Hall (Gompa) at Chandrakirti Centre Dana/Koha welcome\n  Facebook Event \nSunday classes are open to all\, no prior experience with Buddhism required! \nChildren aged 6 and over are welcome to attend class or supervised childcare is available at the Main House while parents are in class. Children can be dropped off there\, where a member of the Chandrakirti community will be present to care for them. \n⋆ You don’t need to bring anything with you\, although you’re welcome to bring a pen and notebook if you’d like to take notes. \n⋆ We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in before the class begins. \n⋆ If you’re unable to attend in person\, Sunday classes are also livestreamed on YouTube\, so you can join from home \n If you would like to make a donation to support this class\, you are welcome to contribute to the donation box in the Gompa or make a donation through our Givealittle page \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 \nThe Power of IntentionThe Power of the White SeedThe Power of FamiliarityThe Power of RepudiationThe Power of Prayer/Dedication \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz with any queries
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class-2/2026-11-22/
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:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T004045Z
CREATED:20260126T053317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T004045Z
UID:14300-1795514400-1797264000@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre is delighted to host the first three week Chittamani Tara Retreat. This is in response to H.E Jhado Rinpoche so kindly offering us the full Chittamani Tara empowerment and extended commentary in October 2025. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n📅 Dates: Tuesday 24th November – Monday 14th December 2026 \n🧘‍♂️ Teaching & Explanation: Geshe Jampa Tharchin will offer 2 days of guidance on the Chittamani Tara practice before the retreat begins. \n🔥 Conclusion: The retreat will conclude with the Fire Puja\, followed by the Self Initiation. \nThis retreat will now be held every year at the same time for the next 10 years\, enabling each participant to individually accumulate one million mantras. \nWe have limited accommodation on site\, please be prompt with your registration \nCosts \nRetreat investment is $1980 for 21 days\, including all meals and retreat materials. Accommodation is an extra cost. \nAccommodation Costs (per night) \n\nRetreat Hut $50 \nCamping/Caravan $25 \nShared space in Community Hall $35 \n\n📧 To register please fill in this Form \nor email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz for more information \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/chittamani-tara-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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