Beyond Space; Beyond Time April 14 to May 12 2017 We craft the future in every moment. New dimensions emerge from this very present, informed by infinite moments of all sentient life. The Namgyal vibration seeds each new dispensation of Buddhadharma in the world, and in each individual. The essence of the Namgyals invigorates the past, transcends forms and …
Alexander Technique, Yoga and Vision Improvement 05 – 11 April 2017 When The workshop begins on Wednesday 5th April at 4 pm and ends on Tuesday 11th after lunch. What The daily program will include: Group Yoga class Group Alexander Technique class Group Vision and Alexander Technique class Private lessons (each participant will get a 30 minute lesson from each teacher during …
The retreat will start with teachings on the Drikung Yangzab outer and inner Preliminary practices, including Vajrasattva. In addition, Lama Mark will give teachings on both śamatha (calm abiding) and vipaśyanā (penetrative Insight) meditations and their unity, and guide Vajrasattva meditations with emphasis on the view, meditation and conduct of the tradition of Dzogchen. There will be opportunities for interviews with the teacher.
17 – 24 February 2017 Where Do I Start? I’ve never done a retreat before. I’m an activist. How will meditation help me with that? I’ve always wished I could start at the beginning! I’m afraid I’ll be overwhelmed by negative feelings. Silent for a whole week? How can anyone do that? Teachers make me nervous. This is …
Christmas Extravaganza Christmas is time to celebrate with friends, indulge in delicious food and have FUN! We are delighted to invite you to come and be a part of 2016 Wangapeka Christmas celebration. All welcome, children, relatives, friends, the more the merrier! Come for the 24th or 25th or stay over Christmas Eve 5.30pm Sing songs around the Christmas tree! …
Exciting News The first two books of the Anchors in an Open Sea autobiographical trilogy written by Dyana Wells are now available. Dyana has been student of Buddha dharma for over thirty years, studying intensively with Tarchin Hearn, Namygal Rinpoche, Cecilie Kwiat and Lama Mark Webber. These stories trace the adventures and misadventures of Alice’s spiritual journey as she understood …
News from our Australian Affiliate: Many know what a special and wonderful place the Origins Centre and Coorain is. The Origins centre is now closed until the 4th March 2017 to make it possible to undertake the necessary maintenance and duties that are required to keep the centre functional. Helpers are always in demand to assist with the functioning of the …
Over labour weekend we had a successful working bee at the Centre. Projects tackled included painting the Hay Shed, cleaning the pagoda and cool store, maintenance of the stream track, rat-proofing of Omahu, defrosting the freezers, and lots of little painting and gardening jobs. It was great to have some workers who were new to the Wangapeka, as well as …
December 2016 First of all let me introduce myself, I am Rastus, and I am now the solo feline resident of Wangapeka. People correctly call me the primary caretaker, which is true. I have an oversight far grander than all those two-legged humanoids bustling around. These days I’m back in the Main Hall after a very happy time with Jo …
17 October 2016 Kia ora koutou Mike is leaving hospital on Monday, to return to his flat. It’s great to see his face pink with colour again and he’s getting cheeky, which is a sure sign of recovery! He is gradually regaining strength and mobility, but he notices how quickly he gets tired even with simple tasks. There are now a …
