“Every cloud has a silver lining” was an expression from the English poet John Milton. Now, last May, the day before Bonni’s month long retreat, several of these clouds burst open and a deluge ensued. The lovely and peaceful little stream on the stream track became a raging torrent, taking with it both banks of the stream, along with trees, …
Hello Wangapeka Community, A beloved Teacher of the Wangapeka, Lama Catherine Rathbun has passed away. Tarchin and Mary’s email below has an invitation to join in on the practice to commemorate Catherine’s life, where-ever you are in the world. Further below is the announcement from Catherine’s website. We have also added teachings that Catherine has made available, there are many …
The Annual General Meeting for the Wangapeka is Sunday, 28th June 2015, 10:00 am at the centre. As ususal, we offer free accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights and ask for people to bring a contribution for the Sunday lunch. For any further information please contact: info@wangapeka.org
Jaime has a Masters in Education and has spent much of his adult life listening, developing and teaching educational pathways that explore wholeness. Jaime’s background involved teaching Health and allowing nature to impart her wisdom to young people as a part of the NZ school system. He has spent the last fifteen years studying meditation and community building processes …
13th of January update: Warwick’s funeral was attended by upwards of 600 people at St Matthew in the City, Auckland, many people were standing as the church was filled to capacity. Wangapeka Community members were there to farewell Warwick. The Wangapeka was spoken of as a meaningful part of Warwick’s life, and also the traveling retreats Warwick did with Tarchin …
What a beautiful time I’ve had since I first arrived at the Wangapeka. Seeing seasons change, nature grow and flourish… what an interesting journey of growth I’ve been through. It’s not just this beautiful piece of earth, but the energy you feel flowing through everything. Seeing the love and energy put into this place… everything made with generosity and a …
Our latest Wangapeka Newsphere has just been emailed out. It’s been awhile since we sent the last one out, but from now we have undertaken to produce them monthly again, and hope to generate lots of new teaching articles from our Teachers for this. Click here to read it: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b39e8b60e9aa8399319340a52&id=b267d7e306&e=2e5deec26f Sign up to receive the email here: http://wangapeka.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=b39e8b60e9aa8399319340a52&id=cc4d412cf4
Click on the link to read our latest E-zine issue – sign up to our email list to have these monthly emails keep you informed of what’s happening. We hope to generate lots of new teaching articles from our Teachers for this. http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b39e8b60e9aa8399319340a52&id=b267d7e306&e=2e5deec26f and you can sign up for our email list to receive the Newsphere here: http://wangapeka.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=b39e8b60e9aa8399319340a52&id=cc4d412cf4
I first met Sonia as a 21 year old, on a 6 day Shiatsu and meditation retreat, at Aiowera retreat centre near Auckland. The retreat included 3 days of silence. Sonia’s teachings touched my core and something woke up. A few years later, having graduated with a Shiatsu diploma, my teacher Maggie encouraged me to study further with Sonia. I …
Young Adults Retreat – Wangapeka Retreat Centre Sunday 15 Dec (afternoon) – Sunday 22 Dec (afternoon) What nourishes you? What gives you a sense of well-being and belonging in any life circumstances? What can you really depend on? The theme for this year’s young adult retreat is refuge. Refuge is about finding inner peace in a busy and changing world. …
