by 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 blissful sessions on angel whisperings and hours meditating in the …
13th 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 foster volunteer opportunities: Through hands on practical work …
Last 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 ceremony the massive pole was covered in prayer flags and …
I 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 sit by the fire in the evenings. Without the routine …
4 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 Buddhist Centre is an amazing place to give a …
[pdf version] Weekend 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 weekend, or just a day. There …
[pdf version] Kumanu 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 we can. We also appreciate the love …
Books This Nectar of Naturalness by Tarchin Hearn Digital Editions on Kindle and Kobo. Published June 2022.NZD $10.50 Kobo only USD $7.00 Kindle and Kobo CAD $9.00 Kindle and Kobo Living the Dharma With Bonni Ross by Bonni Ross Digital Editions on Kindle and Kobo. Published May 2022.NZD $8.50 Kobo only USD $5.00 Kindle and Kobo CAD $6.50 Kindle and …
L-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 particular configuration of Wangapeka Elders had met with all seven …
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