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June 2020
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Studies, Contemplations and Ponderings on the Heart Sutra
With Matthew Eades and Mark Schrader Matthew and Mark are scheduled to teach a series of classes in Nelson, unpacking one of the seminal texts of the Mahayana Path of Buddhadharma. Mondays in June - 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 7:15pm at the Nelson Buddhist Centre |
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We anticipate that restrictions will allow us to gather together for these wonderful teachings, but registration is advised to keep tabs on numbers.
For information please email Matthew mattheweades2@icloud.com There will also be a weekend of teachings at The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, 26th - 28th June: The Heart Sutra - A Weekend with Matthew Eades |
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"An Integrated Human Being"
Classes with Chani Grieve Wellness Movement, Wednesdays in June, 4pm - 5:15pm These classes will explore some of the facets of our human experience, through gentle, playful movement. We'll shine a light on our moving, sensing, thinking and feeling, knowing that increasing awareness of any "part" of ourselves improves the functioning and happiness of the whole! Celebrating our strengths, learning more about our challenges, we expand the range of possibilities to live more free and potent lives.
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Registration essential as space is limited. For more information about upcoming classes, workshops, or one-on-one sessions please contact Chani: chanigrieve@gmail.com / 0204 1537 356
Cost $15 per session / $50 for 4 weeks.
If our Levels change during this time to render in-person classes impossible, we will move back online.
Cost $15 per session / $50 for 4 weeks.
If our Levels change during this time to render in-person classes impossible, we will move back online.
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Developing the Meditation on Peace
Peace Meditation with Bonni Ross The 2nd Sunday of every month starting June 14th, 10.00am at the Earth Hub, Nelson. As we enter the second year of this exploration, we will deepen our engagement with this transformative practice and move gently into how we can focus this peaceful, serene quality to support and heal our world. Please join us as we continue to explore the breadth and depth of the Peace Meditation. All are welcome!
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Simple Goodness - Loving Kindness with Kath Mitchell
June 19th - 21st A Retreat at Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre |
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We all have the same innate, boundless loving capacity. Kindness is a beautiful gift we can cultivate to nurture and give to ourselves and others.
We are all living with so much uncertainty today. Many of us are asking questions like “What is most important and valuable in my life and for the world?”
Together we will explore Loving Kindness through meditation, group sharing, creative activities, and simply by being in the constant beauty, nurture and kindness of the whenua—the natural environment of the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre.
This retreat is suitable for beginners and people with meditation experience.
For more information and to register …... Simple Goodness - Loving Kindness with Kath Mitchell
We are all living with so much uncertainty today. Many of us are asking questions like “What is most important and valuable in my life and for the world?”
Together we will explore Loving Kindness through meditation, group sharing, creative activities, and simply by being in the constant beauty, nurture and kindness of the whenua—the natural environment of the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre.
This retreat is suitable for beginners and people with meditation experience.
For more information and to register …... Simple Goodness - Loving Kindness with Kath Mitchell
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The Heart Sutra: A Weekend Retreat with Matthew Eades
June 26th - 28th At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre |
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The Heart Sutra is one of the most profound and influential teachings of the Mahayana Path. In its many variations it lays out the essence of the path to full awakening. So profound is the environment that is envisaged that it is often referred to as “ the Mother of the Buddhas”.
This weekend is accessible to all practitioners. It also acts as a seal on the four week study course on the Heart Sutra offered in Nelson in June.
For more information and to register …. The Heart Sutra - A Weekend with Matthew Eades
This weekend is accessible to all practitioners. It also acts as a seal on the four week study course on the Heart Sutra offered in Nelson in June.
For more information and to register …. The Heart Sutra - A Weekend with Matthew Eades
July 2020
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A Taste of Nyungne with Bonni Ross, A Ritual Fasting 1,000 Armed Chenreizig Retreat
July 3rd – 5th At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre This adaptation of a traditional Mahayana practice is a demanding practice of purification that powerfully challenges many of our habitual behaviours. The practice itself includes physical prostrations, visualization and mantra. Participants must be in good physical and mental health, and have considerable meditation experience. For more information and to register …. A Taste of Nyungne |
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Developing the Meditation on Peace
Peace Meditation with Bonni Ross Sunday July 12th, 10.00am at the Earth Hub, Nelson. As we enter the second year of this exploration, we will deepen our engagement with this transformative practice and move gently into how we can focus this peaceful, serene quality to support and heal our world. Please join us as we continue to explore the breadth and depth of the Peace Meditation. All are welcome! |
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The Life As it Is: A Family Friendly Community Retreat
July 17th - 19th At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre Come and join us for a warm community weekend of mindful practice and exploration where we will explore together how we grow a sense of support, connectedness, curiosity and kindness no matter what is happening in our lives- at work, at school or at home. This weekend provides space for family practice, adult practice as well as children-focused sessions. For more information and to register …. Life as It Is |
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Chenrezig Meditation Retreat with Mark Schrader
July 31st - August 4th At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre This is an experiential meditation course that focuses on developing compassion for both oneself and for others. Both beginners and those wishing to deepen their practice are welcome to attend. As a way of supporting participants to deeply benefit from the retreat there are periods of silence built into the course. There is an option of attending just the weekend rather than the full 4 days. For more information and to register …. Chenrezig Meditation Retreat |
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August 2020
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What If?
Spiritual Transformation in a Time of Fear and Magical Thinking At this potent, uncertain time, could we please not “return to normal?” Normal is the problem. Starting August 1st, at The Earth Hub, Nelson
Eight (8) Saturday mornings, August 1st – September 19th, 10.00am – 12.30pm What if we were gentle with ourselves about what we don’t know? Could we suspend disbelief and discover the vast potential and healing power of a human mind? Could we be kind enough to question our fantasies based on hope and fear? Buddhadharma is exploration and development of the latent potential of all of us, a journey of expanding love and clarity. Please join us for an overview — a respectful peek inside a proven, practical and powerful way forward. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5, 12 and 19, 10.00am – 12.30pm at the Earth Hub, Nelson |
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Developing the Meditation on Peace
Peace Meditation with Bonni Ross Sunday August 9th, 10.00am at the Earth Hub, Nelson. As we enter the second year of this exploration, we will deepen our engagement with this transformative practice and move gently into how we can focus this peaceful, serene quality to support and heal our world. Please join us as we continue to explore the breadth and depth of the Peace Meditation. All are welcome! |
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Every Precious Moment - Mindfulness of Death, Impermanence & Uncertainty. A weekend workshop with Di, Della and Chani
August 14th - 16th At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre |
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Through the practice of meditation, mindfulness and group exploration we will endeavour to become clearer, confident, open and fearless. Come and be nurtured and supported by the beautiful Wangapeka environment as we create a community of courageous conversations.
This retreat is suitable for health professionals, lay people, those new and those experienced in meditation.
For more information and to register …. Every Precious Moment
This retreat is suitable for health professionals, lay people, those new and those experienced in meditation.
For more information and to register …. Every Precious Moment
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Don't Just Do Something. Sit There! A Weekend of Breathing Meditation facilitated by Duncan, Mark and Jane
August 28th - 30th At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre |
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Want to learn to meditate? Perhaps you have tried and need some more skills and extra encouragement?
Or possibly, you already meditate and wish to develop your practice and drop into a full weekend of meditation. If so, then this weekend retreat will support you in exploring this.
The weekend will be predominantly silent and offers you the opportunity to learn, strengthen and enliven your individual practice of breathing meditation.
For more information and to register …. Don't Just Do Something
Or possibly, you already meditate and wish to develop your practice and drop into a full weekend of meditation. If so, then this weekend retreat will support you in exploring this.
The weekend will be predominantly silent and offers you the opportunity to learn, strengthen and enliven your individual practice of breathing meditation.
For more information and to register …. Don't Just Do Something
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