We are dharmasphere
September 2022
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Don’t Just Do Something. Sit there! 2022
Friday 2nd 5pm – Sunday 4th September 2pm Unfortunately this retreat is CANCELLED 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 to explore this.
The retreat will predominantly be silent and offers you the opportunity to learn, strengthen and enliven your individual practice of breathing meditation. Alongside this there will be opportunities for sharing and questions as well as time for individual practice; including space to enjoy just ‘being’ at the Wangapeka Centre – a very beautiful environment.
For more information and to register .... Don't Just Do Something
The retreat will predominantly be silent and offers you the opportunity to learn, strengthen and enliven your individual practice of breathing meditation. Alongside this there will be opportunities for sharing and questions as well as time for individual practice; including space to enjoy just ‘being’ at the Wangapeka Centre – a very beautiful environment.
For more information and to register .... Don't Just Do Something
October 2022
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Life As It Is 2022 - A Community Family Retreat
A community retreat- families and children welcome Friday October 7th (arrive after 2pm, dinner at 6pm) to Tuesday October 11th (2pm). There is also a weekend only option. At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre |
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As human beings, we have a unique opportunity to investigate the comings and goings that make up the human experience. In the midst of our lives just as they are, this interest and exploration is always available to us- however difficult or easeful that may seem!.
Living in this way creates the possibility of opening to, and surfing all that arises, and inviting an open, inclusive and caring way of being, for the benefit of many.
Join us for 4 days as we practice as a community exploring the Buddha’s teaching on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
There will be time for group and individual meditation practice, periods of silence and child-focused activities.
For more information and to register .... Life as it is 2022
Living in this way creates the possibility of opening to, and surfing all that arises, and inviting an open, inclusive and caring way of being, for the benefit of many.
Join us for 4 days as we practice as a community exploring the Buddha’s teaching on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
There will be time for group and individual meditation practice, periods of silence and child-focused activities.
For more information and to register .... Life as it is 2022
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Meditation Classes:
Stabilising the mind in the midst of life Increase mindfulness and calm; sow the seeds of transformation and change Lunchtime Community classes Every Thursday commencing 20th October to 8th December 12.15pm - 12.45pm At Te Noninga Kumu - Motueka Public Library |
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Our lives, our planet and our minds can feel more turbulent than ever before, Even in the midst of this there is potential for spacious presence, calm and clarity.
All are warmly invited to attend these free lunchtime sessions. No registration needed - Just show up! For more information please contact Louise Petzold: 0278 789 240
All are warmly invited to attend these free lunchtime sessions. No registration needed - Just show up! For more information please contact Louise Petzold: 0278 789 240
December 2022
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Stardust, Starlight with Bonni Ross
“We are singing stardust.” Carl Sagan — astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th December, 2022 At The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre |
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We will explore the boundless practices of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy and Peace in this slightly unconventional retreat.
The unconventional part is a special invitation to babies and their families to come at the beginning so that we can enfold them into our circle of practice with love, caring, patience and delight welling up from a deep recognition that on this planet we all start out the same way. All are welcome on Sunday, December 4.
Then, the formal work will review the traditional forms of Brahma Viharas and The Four Limitless Meditations before we evolve the practice in an accessible, delectable fashion.
The supports of movement, working with colour and form and community circle sharing will help deepen our practice.
This will be a predominantly silent retreat.
For more information and to register .... Stardust, Starlight
The unconventional part is a special invitation to babies and their families to come at the beginning so that we can enfold them into our circle of practice with love, caring, patience and delight welling up from a deep recognition that on this planet we all start out the same way. All are welcome on Sunday, December 4.
Then, the formal work will review the traditional forms of Brahma Viharas and The Four Limitless Meditations before we evolve the practice in an accessible, delectable fashion.
The supports of movement, working with colour and form and community circle sharing will help deepen our practice.
This will be a predominantly silent retreat.
For more information and to register .... Stardust, Starlight
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