Events

The Guru Principle with Bonni Ross and  Brandon Schwinn Breaking News. We are pleased to announce that Brandon Schwinn will be visiting from Canada and will be teaching with Bonni. Thursday 8th – Tuesday 27th January 2026 INTRODUCTION  A message from Bonni: “In over fifty years committed engagement with Buddhadharma, my teachers have met my longing for liberation by lavishly sharing ...

Calm Mind, Open Heart Mindfulness and Compassion Retreat with Grant Rix 17 – 23 February, 2026   This retreat is now FULLY BOOKED. Please contact the Course Manager,  Denise Quinlan denise@nziwr.co.nz if you would like to be placed on the Waiting List for a room, OR would like to be allocated a camping site. This retreat offers the opportunity to step ...

9th Annual Dzogchen Retreat with Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen) February 27 – March 27, 2026 (1 Month) Accommodating, Steadfastly into the Glory which is Buddha Mind. Using the skillful means and meditation naturally generated out of the Dzogchen View Accommodation for this retreat is now fully subscribed. Please contact the course manager if you are interested in ...

Chimé Shore teaching at Wangapeka April 1 – 10, 2026   The retreat is residential and the dates span Easter 2026. Chimé has also indicated that the community are welcome to attend, on a daily basis, on Easter Saturday (4th April) for teaching on the Namgyal Sadhana, and on Sunday (5th April) for the wongkur of the Namgyal Sadhana,. Please ...

INTRODUCTION A message from Bonni Ross: “In over fifty years committed engagement with Buddhadharma, my teachers have met my longing for liberation by lavishly sharing lineage, systems, methods, concepts and opportunities to study and practice. Paradoxically, the potency of that blessing grows stronger as the body wanes in capacity. In whatever time remains, I welcome sincere practitioners, of any age ...