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Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
Meditation in Nelson

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The Centre is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition FPMT , a world wide network of over 159 centres, projects and services under the spiritual guidance of renowned Tibetan master, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Inspired by the visits to Nelson of Kyabje Lama Zopa and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the centre aims to promote the wisdom, compassion and love that is at the core of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practice. The Centre is fortunate to have a resident teacher, Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin, who has completed the Sera Je Lharampa Geshe degree PHD in South India and to host renowned Buddhist teachers from around the world. The Centre provides a peaceful harmonious environment that can help many people to overcome suffering and achieve wisdom and happiness in their lives.
The building combines traditional Tibetan architecture with modern design and serves as an education centre for Buddhist studies, a gathering for regular meditation groups and a wonderful environment for hosting visiting teachers. In June 2011 Chandrakirti Centre welcomed Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin as our new resident teacher. Within the Chandrakirti Meditation Centre grounds is the new Community Events Building, an educational facility where people from all walks of life can learn how to develop inner awareness and the meaning of inner values. In order to follow this advice we have developed the proper facilities and learning environment.
Chandrakirti Meditation Centre is a Tibetan Buddhist study and meditation centre, situated on a beautiful 5 acre property in the rolling hills of the Nelson Countryside. Inspired by the visits to Nelson of Kyabje Lama Zopa and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the centre aims to promote the wisdom, compassion and love that is at the core of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practice. The Centre is fortunate to have a resident teacher, Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin, who has completed the Sera Je Lharampa Geshe degree PHD in South India and to host renowned Buddhist teachers from around the world. The Centre provides a peaceful harmonious environment that can help many people to overcome suffering and achieve wisdom and happiness in their lives.
In June 2011 Chandrakirti Centre welcomed Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin as our new resident teacher. In 1991 Geshe Tharchin took gelong full ordination from His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. 30am, is a great oppotunity to meet Geshe Tharchin, he gives a wonderful discourse followed by vegetarian lunch, providing the opportunity to interact with him further. Nalanda Hall was named and opened by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 29 May 2002 and is our meditation temple.
The building combines traditional Tibetan architecture with modern design and serves as an education centre for Buddhist studies, a gathering for regular meditation groups and a wonderful environment for hosting visiting teachers. The statues were made in Nepal and are very exquisite all dressed in their silken brocades. Tara is the energy of swift accomplishment and success in all ones virtuous works. We welcome you to view the 21 Taras and the new and impressive Guru Rinpoche statue.
Blessed by mantras and prayers that represent the body, speech and mind of the Buddha, the Chandrakirti Centre's Long Life Stupa is empowered by the relics of holy beings and filled with many statues and paintings. Within the Chandrakirti Meditation Centre grounds is the new Community Events Building, an educational facility where people from all walks of life can learn how to develop inner awareness and the meaning of inner values

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We also offer a peaceful environment with a Long Life Stupa, a Yeshe Pagoda for fire pujas, a big Buddha statue, beautiful gardens, a small shop, library and a community of practitioners. Buddhism offers a rich array of methods for overcoming disturbing emotions, promoting health and healing and leading a life of contentment and simplicity. We also offer simple rooms for people who would like to live study with us in a short time basis. Sundays is a great time to come and meet Geshe la and all at Chandrakirti Centre, as well as enjoy delicious vegetarian food. We also offer weekend courses and retreats. For more information about our study programme and events please go to Upcoming Events. Meditation and Teachings in Blenheim, Golden Bay, Ruby Bay, Wellington, Nelson Hamilton. Geshe Tharchin gives baby blessings and performs prayers for funerals at Chandrakirti Centre or elsewhere. She is a qualified Psychodramatist, has been a member of NZ Assoc of Counsellors since 1993 and completed a BA in Psychology in 2001. She is a youthful grandmother, and a skilled practitioner in individual, couple, family and group work. She is nourished by her Buddhist practice and lives with these principles in mind. The outings and tours include introductory talks about our history, holy objects and philosophy, a short talk by our resident teacher Geshe Tharchin in our meditation hall and complementary tea and biscuits. Within the Chandrakirti Meditation Centre grounds is the new Community Events Building, an educational facility where people from all walks of life can learn how to develop inner awareness and the meaning of inner values. The aim of this Building is to promote non sectarian harmonious and peaceful lifestyles and environments, nourishing principles such as compassion, kindness, generosity, self discipline, patience, forgiveness and contentment, to enrich individual lives, our local community and the wider region. During the visit of His Holiness to Christchurch in June 2013 he advised us to help others by promoting inner values using modern learning techniques in accordance with scientific findings. In order to follow this advice we have developed the proper facilities and learning environment

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