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SUMMARY:Beginning Now: An Introductory Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Now\nFriday 11th September 5pm, to Thursday 17th September 2026 2pm\n \nWhere do I start?\nI’ve never done a retreat before.\nThere is so much going on in the world. How can meditation really help me and others?\nI wish my busy mind could be quieter and calmer.\nSilent for 6 days – how could anyone do that?\nBeginning Now is now in its 13th year at Wangapeka and is a wonderful opportunity to develop or refresh a regular meditation practice in a supportive retreat environment. For those new to meditation, it is an opportunity to build your confidence, receive encouragement, and ask questions.  For people with experience, it provides an overview, context and skillful tools to enhance your existing practice.\nTogether we will study and practice the meditation on Breathing. This is a rich meditation, and one of the oldest, that has been taught and practiced continuously since the time of the Buddha.  This meditation is founded on a commitment to living an ethical life, providing a practical path for those who aspire to live in the world more wisely and compassionately. It is designed to lead us gradually through the experience of healing and freedom.\nThis will be a supportive, silent retreat and includes meditation instruction, time for individual practice, opportunities for questions and sharing in the group, as well as space to enjoy just being at the Wangapeka Centre – a truly beautiful environment.\nTo support the meditation participants will be guided in gentle movement classes, bringing ease to body and mind. Taking some time to retreat is a gift for yourself and others and this course will equip you with the confidence and the skills to practice well in the midst of your daily life.\nThe facilitators, Kath Mitchell and Mark Schrader, are experienced meditators who bring their creativity, care and skills to this retreat.\nCourse fee– includes food, accommodation, cooks fee, and a resource fee\nNon-members – $708 plus dana/koha\nMembers – $648 plus *dana/koha\nThe Teachings are offered freely although you are invited to offer the facilitators dana/koha.\n*Dana–the Teaching is offered freely although you are welcome to offer the facilitators dana as an expression of your openhearted generosity and support for the Teachings.  Dana translates as ‘generosity’ – an act that empowers giver and receiver – and is at the core of everything that happens at the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre. You can bring cash if you wish to make this as a financial offering.\nFor more information contact Kath, the Course Manager – mitchell.kath@gmail.com\nThe Facilitators – Kath and Mark have facilitated meditation retreats and workshops individually and collaboratively. They have an extensive background in meditation and retreat work and have studied closely with their teachers over many years (specifically Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche, Bonni Ross, Tarchin Hearn and Cecile Kwiat).  Mark and Kath’s approach to teaching meditation is to gently encourage each person to touch into their inherent wisdom with friendliness and humour.\n\nRegistration\nTo register please fill out our online registration form\nRegister now\nPlease consider becoming a Wangapeka member – click here for details.\n
URL:https://wangapeka.org/events/beginning_now_2026/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation
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