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Eight Steps to Happiness • Guided Meditation Retreat

Location
- Dates: Fri 24 – Sat 25 Jun
Time
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost
- $40–$80 (please see below)

Teacher
- Gen Kelsang ShechogResident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Shechog is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. Gen Shechog has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 16 years. Her teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that is easily accessible and applicable to modern life. Gen Shechog is much loved for her gentle manner, kind heart and for showing an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path.
Eight Steps to Happiness • Guided Meditation Retreat
About the Retreat
Fill your heart with positive thoughts, good intentions, and Buddhist wisdom. By following a series of step by step meditations this retreat gives you the opportunity to connect with your own potential for inner peace and happiness and equips you with special practical methods for keeping a happy and positive mind.
Cost
Whole event, in-person (includes refreshments) or online:
$80 | unwaged $70 (use coupon meditate) | Free for Centre Members
Friday only, in-person (includes refreshments) or online:
$50 | unwaged $40 (use coupon meditate) | Free for Centre Members
There will be break for lunch from 12.45pm to 2pm. You are welcome to bring your own vegetarian lunch to enjoy at our Meditation Centre, or take a short stroll to enjoy the nearby Island Bay cafes.
Booking is required to secure your place. Please see below to book.
Online Replay
Audio Recordings
Audio recordings are available to those who attend the course (online or in-person). If attending in-person, you can purchase these after the end of the course. If attending online, please get in touch.
Hourly Schedule
Friday and Saturday
- 10am - 10.15am
- Reception
- 10.15am - 11.15am
- Teaching & Meditation
- 11.15am - 11.45am
- Morning Tea
- 11.45am - 12.45pm
- Teaching & Meditation
- 12.45pm - 2pm
- Lunch Break
- 2pm - 3pm
- Teaching & Meditation
BOOKING
To Book Please use the booking form below; select your ticket type, complete the booking form and pay with Credit or Debit card via Stripe secure processing.
Payment is required to reserve your place.
Links to Live-stream/Online Sessions
These can be found in your order confirmation email as well as in your account under 'downloads'.
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