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Dec 23, 2020This story is based on my memories, some of which are almost 25 years old so there could be a few errors here and there but the general idea should be correct. My name is Jimi Knewstubb. I’ve been going to the Wangapeka since I was born and even once... -
Dec 23, 2020December Kumanu report offerings By Shelley Taylor The BoT has been busy the last couple of months with: a visioning weekend in late November; farewelling Caretakers Amber and Patrick; enlisting Faith's services as our offsite office Caretaker; supporting new volunteers (Fred and Ramon) and an interim Land Caretaker (Paul) to keep... -
Dec 23, 2020Dear friends of Wangapeka, We want to share with you this special journey that Wangapeka has been a part of. During the waning months of 2020 a group of six young adults and three slightly-less-young adults set off on a journey into the wild together. Twenty-three days as a... -
Nov 23, 2020Tēnā koutou, You are warmly invited to a community celebration of service on Sunday 29th November at Rabbit Island from 2-5pm. Patrick and Amber have been serving as Caretakers at the Wangapeka through a very strange year and have done a beautiful job. Here is a chance to celebrate and... -
Nov 1, 2020With seven digital editions available, I’ve been thinking about recommendations – How do I answer the question, “Iain what should I read first? And what next?” and how does that fit with other authors. Here is my current answer. The first book to read is Natural Awakening, and the second book... -
Oct 11, 2020Welcome to the first Kumanu report from your new BoT. It was exciting to acknowledge in this hui the opportunity we have as a new configuration of people to review processes and make sure people’s needs are being met, as well as meeting our legal obligations as a Board.... -
Oct 10, 2020My nomination to the Wangapeka Board of Trustees was as surprising and unexpected as an optimistic kereru crash-landing on a kōwhai. I had come to the centre as part of the team organizing the annual Hui, and my intention had been to learn more about the mysterious inner-workings of the... -
Oct 10, 2020Have you ever pulled in through the gate at the Centre and deeply exhaled? An incredible feast meets the sense doors, the whenua, the land, alive with sounds, movement and smells. It always makes me smile as the whole organism seems to breathe a sigh of relief. An intrinsic part... -
Oct 5, 2020I've been having a great time converting Tarchin's books into full digital editions that can be sold on Kindle and Kobo. So far I've completed Daily Puja, Foundations of Mindfulness, Walking in Wisdom, Breathing, and Natural Awakening. I'm hoping to have Growth & Unfolding and True Refuge completed by... -
Sep 13, 2020Digital Editions of Tarchin Hearn’s “Daily Puja”, “Breathing”, “Walking”, and “Foundations of Mindfulness” are available on Kindle and Kobo. The Digital Editions are perfect for tablets and phones. They are beautiful - with colour photos, active footnotes, searchable text, and markup capabilities like highlighting. To find the books — use the links... -
Sep 3, 2020We have openings for a Retreat Manager, Land Manager, Kitchen/Cook Manager and a Building Maintenance Volunteer. Descriptions of each position follow. Retreat Manager and Land Manager We are looking for a Retreat Manager and Land Manager to work and serve at our beautiful and flourishing Wangapeka Retreat Centre. Both positions are paid... -
Aug 29, 2020Here is the AGM overview of 2019/2020, which was presented by Dave Pooch on the day. To read the full AGM annual reports and minutes click this link. OVERVIEW by Dave Pooch In one sentence Wangapeka is in good heart and active. For the statistically minded we have held 30 retreats. They... -
Aug 27, 2020TALKING TOGETHER ABOUT RACE AND PLACE Ko Ranginui e tū nei, ko Papatūānuku e takoto nei, tēnā kōrua. E mihi ana ki te te māunga, ko Wharepapa, tēnā koe. Ki te awa, ko Wangapeka, tēnā koe. Ki ngā mana whenua o te motu, ko Ngāti Kuia koutou ko Ngāti Rārua,... -
Aug 27, 2020Like most Wangapeka gatherings, it was a lovely weekend at a "home away from home" in the beautiful Wangapeka valley. Irene and I arrived just in time for the initial circle gathering and welcome. We were invited to share which was our favourite place at Wangapeka which was interesting. ... -
Aug 27, 2020Tēnā koutou e te iwi I felt privileged to be part of this special Wangapeka event. Our exploration of this profoundly important kaupapa was facilitated in a well-planned, beautiful way. The leadership and commitment of these rangatahi is heartening - ngā mihi whakaute ki a koutou! Two parts of our day... -
Aug 27, 2020by Rona Spencer and Guy Nicholls In memory of Alan Admore who died in Longwood, Southland on Monday 3rd August 2020. Alan first came to Wangapeka on a retreat with Catherine Rathbun in the ‘90s. He continued to visit the Centre and offer his keen interest, energy, practical help and creativity... -
Aug 12, 2020Covid-19 WET Update 12 August Kia ora koutou, We have now moved to level 2 covid--19 response, for all of NZ except for Auckland at level 3. The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre remains open during level two, with the Government and WET safety protocols in place. We will need to close... -
Jul 8, 2020by Arielle Kauaeroa Monk Well, I don't think any of us were expecting the wisdoms that were bestowed upon us during the Angelic Archetypes retreat with Mira Riddiford at the Wangapeka in early June. But sacred wisdom we have all received, with gratitude. A neophyte retreatee, I had visions of... -
Jul 8, 202013th June 2020 Visioning the future The BOT and caretakers met at the centre this month and started with a morning discussion to explore possibilities that could emerge in response to Covid 19 circumstances and as part of the centre’s natural evolution. Some of the ideas we touched on included ways to... -
Jun 30, 2020Last week a new power pole was installed at the centre as part of the electricity upgrade project. I watched the pole lifted into position by crane in a scene reminiscent of a flagpole raising ceremony that I witnessed at a sagadawa festival in Tibet ten years ago. In that... -
Jun 30, 2020I have had the blessed fortune to find myself here at the Wangapeka during lock down. Life in many ways is not so different, another aspect that I am grateful for. My routine has been refined to one of ultimate simplicity. We rise for meditation, work during the day and... -
May 28, 20204 June 2020, 7pm, Nelson Buddhist Centre, 87 Nile St, opposite Central School Mira Riddiford will be giving an evening talk at the Nelson Buddhist Centre, before the seven day retreat at the Wangapeka the following day. If you aren't in Nelson, the class will most likely be recorded. The Nelson... -
May 24, 2020Weekend of Jul 24 – 26 2020 Kia ora koutou! You are warmly invited to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to come and spend time with the Community. The Wangapeka Trust is offering all food and accommodation for this weekend on the basis of dana. Please come for the whole...
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May 24, 2020Kumanu Wangapeka Board of Trustees Process May 18th 2020 Opportunities to Give Kia ora whanau Kumanu means to foster, nurture and care for. If you are reading this, we appreciate your care for Wangapeka. As a Board of Trustees (BOT) we continue our care for Wangapeka and the community as best... -
Apr 9, 2020L-R Mary Jenkins, Tarchin Hearn, Shelley Szybowski, Mark Schrader, Bonni Ross, Matthew Eades, Keith Rowan On Thursday 19 March 2020, a unique occurrence involving a small group of dedicated Dharma folk with strong links to the Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre met in Nelson. This was the first time this... -
Apr 7, 2020The opportunity to attend the retreat was presented to me with such an ease that I had a very accepting attitude once, due to the COVID 19 situation, Lama Mark had to leave the country earlier and it seemed perfectly natural to me that Jonathan offered to lead the retreat and...