About us
“This is a group for anyone interested in transforming their hearts and minds by listening, reflecting, meditating, practicing and actualizing the buddhist path. Chandrakirti Centre is based in Upper Moutere, 30min from Nelson, and we inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility and service, we are committed to creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full potential of infinite wisdom and compassion. We provide a range of courses from beginner’s meditation and introductory talks to intermediate and advanced philosophical studies. Teachings are complemented by regular group practice sessions, solo retreats and social activities. We have a serene and beautiful meditation hall, open to anyone who would like to come and meditate or sit quietly in reflection. We also offer a peaceful environment with beautiful gardens, a small shop, library and a community of practitioners"
Upcoming events
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Nyung Nä 6-Day Buddhist Fasting & Purification Retreat
289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, NZNyung Nä is a two day Tibetan Buddhist fasting and purification practice centered on compassion, combining vows, prostrations, mantra recitation, and periods of silence.
It is a very powerful practice to purify negatives karma and cultivate the compassionate mind of Chenrezig.We are performing 3 sets of Nyung Nä, finishing on Saturday 30th, leading up to the Holy Day on Sunday May 31st Lord Buddhas Enlightenment.
Retreat Dates: 6pm Sunday 24th May - 8.30pm Saturday 30th May
Location: Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, Nelson
Investment: $60 per day ($420 for entire retreat)Accommodation is available on site.
3 lunches will be provided over the duration of the entire retreat.❗️Register here
➡️Facebook Event Page
➡️Read about Nyung Na from Lama Zopa RinpocheThis retreat will be taught by resident monk and teacher Geshe Jampa Tharchin who holds the highest Lharampa Geshe degree from decades of study in Sera Je Monastery in India.
Geshe-la teaches in English and Tibetan with interpretation support from resident interpreter Jelena Kirsch.
*The first session of this retreat begins at 6pm on Sunday the 24th.
Please arrive earlier in the day in preparation.Email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz to enquire or register above
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Sunday Meditation Class with Resident Monk Geshe Tharchin
289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, NZJoin us each Sunday until June 7th for Sunday Meditation Classes with resident monk Geshe Jampa Tharchin.
➡️Join us in person in Nalanda Hall, Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
➡️Join us via Youtube Live
➡️Find the Facebook Event Page hereSunday classes are welcome to all people of all experiences.
Class is followed by a free, delicious, vegetarian community lunch.⚜️Attendance is by donation. All welcome!
Contact meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021 for any questions
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With great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar, Geshe Chekawa.These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life.
If our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled, we will never find happiness, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions.The method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this.
Geshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated;
The Power of Intention
The Power of the White Seed
The Power of Familiarity
The Power of Repudiation
The Power of Prayer/DedicationGeshe Jampa Tharchin is the resident teacher at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre in Nelson associated with the FPMT.
1 attendeeSunday Meditation Class with Resident Monk Geshe Tharchin
289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, NZJoin us each Sunday until June 7th for Sunday Meditation Classes with resident monk Geshe Jampa Tharchin.
➡️Join us in person in Nalanda Hall, Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
➡️Join us via Youtube Live
➡️Find the Facebook Event Page hereSunday classes are welcome to all people of all experiences.
Class is followed by a free, delicious, vegetarian community lunch.⚜️Attendance is by donation. All welcome!
Contact meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or call 03 543 2021 for any questions
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With great kindness Geshe Jampa Tharchin will give a commentary on the text Seven Point Mind Training by the famous Kadampa scholar, Geshe Chekawa.These Sunday classes will show us how to live a happy and successful life.
If our mind is pure and peaceful we will be happy, regardless of our external conditions. When it is unsettled, we will never find happiness, no matter how much we try to change our external conditions.The method to make our mind pure and peaceful is to train in meditation. The Sunday meditation class covers methods to achieve this.
Geshela emphasizes the Five Powers to be cultivated;
The Power of Intention
The Power of the White Seed
The Power of Familiarity
The Power of Repudiation
The Power of Prayer/DedicationGeshe Jampa Tharchin is the resident teacher at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre in Nelson associated with the FPMT.
1 attendee
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