Does anybody know anything about this statue of a Buddha or yogi? It is made of plaster and has been in deep retreat in the Whare Wānanga for many years. Jangchub brought it to light while he was teaching the Brazilian students at Wangapeka. But how did it get there? Who gave it? Those broad shoulders and narrow hips, what …
download [pdf version] 20/20 — A YEAR OF CLEAR VISIONWANGAPEKA STUDY AND RETREAT CENTRE FEELING INSPIRED? HERE’S HOW TO GET INVOLVED —AN INVITATION TO ANCHORA COMMUNITY SHARING CIRCLE PROCESS Our Promise Don’t be afraid! None of us knew how this works when we first started, and we’ll be there to help you learn by doing. Making mistakes is a big …
The 20/20 A Year of Clear Vision website is here download [pdf version] At some point near the middle of a three month retreat at Wangapeka last year, consciousness spit out the words 2020 A YEAR OF CLEAR VISION — no kidding, just like that, in caps! Politely refusing a bigger distraction, I wrote them down, got back to work. …
The Wangapeka study and retreat centre. Chenrezig 5 day retreat. This being my first silent retreat of notable length I assumed my usual anxious and fast paced mind would be shouting at me to run back to the city, and I would spend most of my time out of meditation battling myself in some form of discomfort. I couldn’t have …
The Hui The Hui tilted “A Harvest of Insight” was true to its name. In the morning a large circle of over 30 people, in the main hall of Wangapeka, shared our experiences of coming from retreat into the midst of day-to-day life. People spoke with a wonderful honesty and openness. Jonathan and Chani facilitated this with great sensitivity and …
As I sit here in front of my computer facing a blank screen, I reflect on the reasons why having been a trustee has enriched my life so much and the lessons I have hopefully learned. So many memories, so many thoughts, so many emotions, sadness and joy, disappointments and celebrations, where do I start? For me, being part of …
Reviewing my time in New Zealand, I have seen such beauty: Young people sincerely taking on the teachings of the dharma, living lives of seeking. Creative energies, spilling forth in music and art. Aspiring bodhisattvas practicing ethical shopping and composting and gardening. Seeing Wangapeka as a refuge in the world, where people come and are stirred into another way of …
The beginning session for Cultivation of Peace with Bonni Ross took place this morning (2019.07.14) in Nelson, NZ when folks on chairs or cushions made a circle in the spacious plant-filled room at Wellness Movement. Planet Earth sat resting in the middle of our circle. Bonni began with a gentle pondering as to what peace might feel like for each …
In March, I attended a month long retreat with Lama Mark Webber at Wangapeka Retreat Centre. The retreat itself was life changing on my path of Buddhist practice. In addition, it was a delight to be able to stay at Wangapeka Centre in very comfortable, individual rooms with good food and pleasant surroundings. I especially enjoyed the walks in the …
Green Tara RetreatTara……….The Great MotherNurturingProtectiveForgivingCourageousFear dissolver. Throughout this retreat I felt a willingness to enter into this practice that developed into focus and openness. There was a deep appreciation for my Teacher, the Sangha, and my own Mother. Devotion for Tara also arose, which produced a sense of confidence and determination. Post retreat I have noticed surprising bursts of positive …
