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SUMMARY:Science Meets Reincarnation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nalanda Hall for a fascinating evening discussion with Dr. Greg O’Grady and Geshe Jampa Tharchin about science and reincarnation! \n📅Friday\, May 15th\, 6pm – evening\n📍Nalanda Hall\, Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Rd\, Upper Moutere Nelson\n💛Koha/donation entry \nWhy do young children have these strange memories- Do our actions have long term consequences – Why do we feel strong affinities to certain things? \nDr Greg O’Grady is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland\, where he has published over 300 scientific articles in the field of human physiology and medical technologies. \nGreg investigates the nature of human consciousness\, with an interest in out of the ordinary experiences.  His has recently evaluated the statistical patterns among  350 testimonials from children reporting memories of previous lives\, as well as analysing hundreds of near-death experiences. \nGeshe Jampa Tharchin  PhD\, is a  Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar. Growing up in Tibet he experienced reincarnation as a normal pattern in life\,  where past and future lives were a widely accepted  phenomena. Reincarnation is a foundational understanding in Buddhist Psychology and can explain many of the fascinating mental phenomena we experience. \nAll are welcome! \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz  or call 035432021 to confirm your spot! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/science-meets-reincarnation/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Public Talks,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Land Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday May 14th 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. 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-3/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Study Class
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Study Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 6.00-7.30pm \nTopic: Lama Tsongkhapa’s famous text Middle Length Lam Rim \n \nCost for the course is $225 for the 15 weeks. Cost of the hardcopy textbook is $100. \nWe will study The Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment   by Je Tsongkhapa\, translated by Philip Quarcoo\, 2021 edition. \nAs a foundation and context for practice\, this subject is a key element of the FPMT Basic Program. The aim of this FPMT Basic Program course is for students to acquire a thorough understanding and structured overview of Lama Tsongkhapa’s presentation\, and to develop experience of applying these teachings in daily practice\, meditation and retreat. Upon completion\, students should be able to conduct their own lamrim retreats and to use the lamrim as a basis and context for their meditation\, further study\, and daily life experience. \nGeshela will focus on the topic of karma \n  \nClass offered in person and online via Zoom. \n  \nFor direct credit\, please email us for bank info. \nEmail meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz if you have further questions and registration.
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/wednesday-study-class/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20250818T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T020220Z
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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-3/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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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/2026-04-29/
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:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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/2026-04-28/
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:20260426T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T033354Z
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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-2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-04-26/
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:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T025444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T025444Z
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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-2/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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/2026-04-22/
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:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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/2026-04-21/
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:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nIn the Nalanda Hall\, 10.00-11.30am \n  \nWith great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar\, Geshe Chekawa. These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life. \nIf our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy\, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled\, we will never find happiness\, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions. \nThe method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this. \nGeshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated \n\nThe Power of Intention\nThe Power of the White Seed\nThe Power of Familiarity\nThe Power of Repudiation\nThe Power of Prayer/Dedication\n\n  \nFamily friendly. Followed by a vegetarian lunch! \nEveryone warmly welcome. Just drop in! \nBy donation. \nWe are on Youtube Live  \nDonate online via givealittle \n \n 
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/sunday-meditation-class/2026-04-19/
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:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20260209T032636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T084919Z
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Land Prayers
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. 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-2/
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:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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/2026-04-15/
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:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
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/2026-04-14/
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:20260412T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T033312Z
UID:14397-1776016800-1776027600@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-2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031228Z
UID:14418-1775988000-1775993400@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/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20260401T031631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T032616Z
UID:14450-1775903400-1775908800@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Geshe Tharchin Teaches in Golden Bay
DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jampa Tharchin Visits Golden Bay \nA Buddhist monk speaking on peace and wellbeing. \n We are delighted to share that Geshe Jampa Tharchin will be offering a special public talk this April\, folowed by a discussion and potluck lunch. Warmly open to everyone.\n \nHow Buddhism Explains Reality- Illusion and Appearance\n  \n Saturday April 11th\n 10:30am-12pm\n The Sandcastle: 32 Haile Lane\, Pohara\n By donation – just drop in\n\n \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. \nGeshe Tharchin will explain how reality is relational and dependently arisen\, while we have the illusory appearance of things as solid and independent. How does phenomena actually exist with these two ideas?\n  \nAll warmly welcome. No prior experience needed.\n  \n Enquiries: sueshotton@xtra.co.nz or\n Janine 0221988253
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/geshe-tharchin-teaches-in-golden-bay/
LOCATION:The Sandcastle\, 32 Haile Lane\, Pohara\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Public Talks,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033128Z
UID:14445-1775671200-1775676600@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/2026-04-08/
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:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
UID:14468-1775584800-1775590200@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/2026-04-07/
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:20260405T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T073044Z
UID:14417-1775383200-1775388600@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Class\nJoin us this Easter Sunday in 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-2026-04-05/
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:20260403T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20260126T042709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T062935Z
UID:14281-1775208600-1775476800@www.chandrakirti.co.nz
SUMMARY:Finding Inner Calm: A Shamatha Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Easter Retreat \n4 days \nFriday 3rd –  Monday 6th April 2026 \nJoin us for a nourishing 4-day Calm Abiding Shamatha Retreat\, designed to help settle the mind\, develop inner stability\, and deepen your meditation practice. Through guided sessions\, quiet reflection\, and supportive teachings\, you’ll learn practical methods for working with distraction\, restlessness\, and dullness\, and discover how calm abiding becomes the foundation for clarity\, insight\, and a more peaceful daily life. This retreat offers a gentle\, structured environment for both beginners and experienced meditators to reconnect with stillness\, presence\, and the natural ease of the mind. \nInvestment $80 per day includes delicious lunch and refreshments x 4 = $320 for full retreat \nAccommodation available for extra cost. \nNo experienced necessary – everyone warmly welcome to join this profound meditation retreat. \n \nFor registration\, please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
URL:https://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/event/finding-inner-calm-a-shamatha-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033128Z
UID:14444-1775066400-1775071800@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/2026-04-01/
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:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260401T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20250818T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T020219Z
UID:14063-1775037600-1775043000@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-3/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
UID:14467-1774980000-1774985400@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/2026-03-31/
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:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210943Z
UID:14161-1774778400-1774783800@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/2026-03-29/
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:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T025444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T025444Z
UID:14068-1774519200-1774524600@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-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033128Z
UID:14443-1774461600-1774467000@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/2026-03-25/
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:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031929Z
UID:14466-1774375200-1774380600@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/2026-03-24/
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:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023100
CREATED:20251110T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210942Z
UID:14160-1774173600-1774179000@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/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Chandrakirti Meditation Centre\, 289 Sunrise Valley Road\, Upper Moutere\, 7173\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Teaching,Weekly Events
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