Chandrakirti Meditation Centre

Guru Puja Tsog
2026-06-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
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.
Tsok 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.
The 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.
To 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.
Please bring a food offering – preferably something baked / fruit / something avoiding plastic. Thank you!

All welcome to join us

If 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

Sponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.

Sunday Meditation Class
2026-08-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Join us at Chandrakirti this term for Sunday Meditation Classes with Monk Geshe Tharchin!

Every Sunday (August 16th – November 22nd) 10am – 11.30am, followed by a free community lunch Nalanda Hall (Gompa) at Chandrakirti Centre Dana/Koha welcome
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Sunday classes are open to all, no prior experience with Buddhism required!
Children 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.
⋆ 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.
⋆ We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in before the class begins.
⋆ If you’re unable to attend in person, Sunday classes are also livestreamed on YouTube, so you can join from home
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 Givealittlepage
With great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will teach on the Eight Verses of Mind Training during Sunday Meditation classes.
Eight Verses of Mind Training
By Geshe Langri Tangpa

Determined to obtain the greatest possible benefit
From all sentient beings,
Who are more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel,
I hold them most dear at all times.
2. Wherever I am and whoever I am with,
I always consider myself the lowest of all
And from the depths of my heart
Hold others dear and supreme.
3. In all actions, I examine my mental continuum
And the minute a delusion arises,
Since it endangers myself and others,
I forcefully confront and avert it.
4. Whenever I see sentient beings who are wicked in nature
And overwhelmed by negative actions and heavy suffering,
I hold such rare ones dear,
As if I had found a precious treasure.
5. When, out of envy, others mistreat me
With abuse, insults, or the like,
I accept defeat
And offer the victory to them.
6. When someone whom I have benefited
And in whom I have great hopes
Gives me terrible harm,
I regard them as my virtuous friend.
7. In short, both directly and indirectly,
I offer every happiness and benefit to all my mothers.
I secretly take upon myself
All their harms and sufferings.
8. Also, I do not defile all these practices
With the stains of the superstitions of the eight worldly concerns
And by knowing all phenomena to be illusory,
Without trusting in them, I am freed from bondage.

This rendition of Kadampa Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Thought Transformation was translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Everflowing Nectar of Bodhicitta, Portland: FPMT Inc.,
Email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz with any queries

Tuesday Study Class
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Tuesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin
Tuesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm
Topic: Tantric Grounds and Paths

We are continuing our study of Tantric Grounds and Paths following the text “Principles of Buddhist Tantra” by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche.
This is a class for the more experienced student with a background in Buddhist study and practise.
This 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.
Interpreted via zoom by Mr Losang Dawa
➡️Investment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.
➡️Class offered in person and online via Zoom.
➡️To register for this class please sign up using this form
or email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
Please make payment to;
Chandrakirti Centre
03-0751-0098678-00
Particulars: Name
Reference: Tuesday Class
All inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021

Wednesday Study Class
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Wednesday Study Class with Geshe Jampa Tharchin
Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm
Topic: Middle Scope

Studying 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.
We are studying Lama Tsong Khapas famous Middle Length Lam Rim Treatise, with explanation and clarification from Geshe Tharchins experience.
This textbook can be purchased from Chandrakirti Centre for $80. Please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz to purchase.
Everyone welcome! A great class for all to join.
Interpreted by Jelena Kirsch
Investment $15 per class or $225 for the full term for 15 weeks.
Class offered in person and online via Zoom.
To register for this class please sign up using this form
or email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
Please make payment to;
Chandrakirti Centre
03-0751-0098678-00
Particulars: Name
Reference: Wednesday Class
All inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021

Tara Puja
2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Welcome to all levels of experience,
Nalanda Hall with our teacher, Geshe Jampa Tharchin and wider community.
Also 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.
Tara’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.
Tara 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.
If 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
Sponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.

One Day Teaching - Mindfulness of the Four Noble Truths
2026-08-29 09:30 - 17:00 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Join us for this one day teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin on Mindfulness of the Four Noble Truths!
📅 Saturday August 29th 9.30 am to 5 pm
📍Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
💛 $80 in-person (lunch included) or $50 via Zoom
#️⃣ Facebook Event
➡️Sign up for this teaching through this form
or email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz

The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness reveal the truth of suffering by directly observing the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena as they really are. Through this insight, we uncover the causes of suffering, realize its cessation, and cultivate the path to lasting inner peace and freedom.
This class will be taught by Geshe Jampa Tharchin, resident teacher and monk at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre.
To learn more about Geshe-la, visit our website here
Join us for a day of exploration into the core of Buddhas teachings.
Everyone welcome!
Schedule
Session 1: 9.30 am to 10.30
Tea break
Session 2: 11 to 12 noon
Lunch
Session 3: 2.30 pm to 3.30
Tea break
Session 4: 4 pm to 5 pm
Please make payment to;
Chandrakirti Centre
03-0751-0098678-00
Particulars: Name
Reference: 4 Noble T
All inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021

One Day Teaching - Transforming Difficulties into the Path - Golden Bay
2026-09-05 10:30 - 12:30 | The Sandcastle, 32 Haile Lane, Pohara, New Zealand
Discover how challenges can open the door to wisdom, compassion and inner freedom.

5th of SeptemberThe Sandcastle, 32 Haile Lane, Pohara10.30am – 12.30pm

Join us in Takaka for this special public talk with monk Geshe Jampa Tharchin.

This public talk will be followed by a community potluck lunch, please bring a plate with you!

Geshe Tharchin is the resident monk and teacher at Tibetan Buddhist centre Chandrakirti Meditation Centre.

Booking isn’t required, no entry free, all are welcome, no previous experience with Buddhism required.

All enquires to Janine0221988253

Find the Facebook Event here

One-Day Teaching - Tonglen - Exchanging Self and Others
2026-09-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Join us for this one day teaching with Geshe Jampa Tharchin on Tonglen – Exchanging Self and Others!
This is a hybrid event and can be attended in-person or via Zoom!
📅 Saturday September 12th 9.30 am to 5 pm
📍 Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
💛 $80 in-person (lunch included) or $50 via Zoom
➡️ Facebook Event Page

➡️Sign up for this teaching through this form
or email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz

Tonglen is a profound meditation that transforms self concern into compassion by imagining taking on the suffering of others and offering them your happiness, peace, and well-being. This practice opens the heart, reduces fear and negative emotions, strengthens courage and empathy, and develops the compassionate mind that leads to genuine inner peace and awakening.
This class will be taught by Geshe Jampa Tharchin, resident teacher and monk at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre.
To learn more about Geshe-la, visit our website here
Join us for a day of compassion and understanding.
Everyone welcome – an open event!
Schedule
Session 1: 9.30 am to 10.30
Tea break
Session 2: 11 to 12 noon
Lunch
Session 3: 2.30 pm to 3.30
Tea break
Session 4: 4 pm to 5 pm
Please make payment to;
Chandrakirti Centre
03-0751-0098678-00
Particulars: Name
Reference: Tonglen
All inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021

WishFulfilling Land Prayers & Lunch
2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Thursday April 16th at 10am

We meet at WishFulfilling Land at 262 Central Rd South to read sutras from the Buddha to benefit all sentient beings.

Followed by a picnic lunch on the land. Lunch is provided. All most welcome to join this fun event.

Give us a call on 02 5432021 or meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz

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One-Day Teaching - Chittamani Tara Puja & Teaching
2026-09-19 09:30 - 18:00 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Join us for this excellent teaching and puja with Geshe Jampa Tharchin on the Chittamani Four Arm Mandala Offering Puja!

Chittamani Tara Teaching from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Chittamani Tara Puja from 4.30pm – 6pm
Attend one or both of the events!
📅 Saturday September 19th, 9.30 am to 6pm
📍 Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
💛 $60 in-person (lunch included) or $50 via Zoom
➡️ Facebook Event Page

The Chittamani Tara puja is performed monthly here at Chandrakirti and is an auspicious offering practice which brings together two accumulations, merit and wisdom, while invoking Tara’s swift compassionate activity to remove obstacles and create the causes for enlightenment, healing, protection and success in Dharma activities.
This is a hybrid event and the teaching (not the puja) can be attended in-person or via Zoom!
➡️Sign up for this teaching through this form
or email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
This class will be taught by Geshe Jampa Tharchin, resident teacher and monk at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre.
To learn more about Geshe-la, visit our website here
Join us for this most excellent teaching!
Everyone is welcome – an open event!
Schedule
Session 1: 9.30 am to 10.30
Tea break
Session 2: 11 to 12 noon
Lunch
Session 3: 2.30 pm to 3.30
Tea break
Chittamani Tara Puja: 4.30 – 6pm
Please make payment to;
Chandrakirti Centre
03-0751-0098678-00
Particulars: Name
Reference: Tara T/P
Donation can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/chandrakirti
All inquires to meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021

Medicine Buddha Puja
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, 7173, New Zealand
Every Month – 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Dedicated to healing and removing obstacles – for yourself and others.

Everyone is welcome!

Most 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.
The Medicine Buddha Puja can be performed extensively, with the requests to Medicine Buddhas done seven times to each of the Buddhas.
Additional prayers are said for the dedication of the merit.
By 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.
If 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
Sponsorship for this puja is most welcome – see here.
