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 …
Amazing Opportunity: 3 Months Mindfulness Retreat for Young Adults (20-35) Mindfulness – Movement – Healing – Nature – Rituals – Community With Jaime Howell and Juliana Griese Brazil, 26 August – 10 November 2019 With the intention to support young people to stand strong in their goodness and move well in these challenging times, we are offering this Immeasurable School …
Exciting changes have been taking place in the Wangapeka Communications department. Mira’s resignation left some big gaps to fill, and this has been happening through the generosity of a team of community members working collaboratively. The new Wangapeka Communications team includes: Iain Verigin: Webmaster, Comms overview, Instagram & FB editor, technical support and infrastructure, Newsphere editorial support Chani Grieve: Newsphere …
You are warmly invited to attend the Wangapeka Hui and AGM 2019 on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July. It’s a wonderful opportunity to come and spend time with the Community for a day or the whole weekend. Bring yourself, the usual Wangapeka equipment and some dana to offer for food and accommodation. (There’s no charge for food and accommodation over the …
Kumanu 1. (verb) (-ngia,-tia) to tend carefully, foster, attend to, care for, cherish. Keeping you connected with what’s happening with the Board of Trustees and at the Centre Donations needed : Good quality beautiful shrine cloths and fabrics of various colours for the Whare Wānanga. Many of our old cloths have candle wax or stains on them, so it’s time to refresh …
The name is almost sleep inducing. The Wangapeka repairs and maintenance sub-committee. Yawn. Despite the long winded name, it is currently enjoying a renaissance. Thanks to the efforts of Glenn Harley and Board secretary Tim Leyland a whole lot of new energy has arrived. Over Queens Birthday weekend the committee met and decided to press ahead with planning some major …
