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Post NZ Kadampa Festival Retreat • Booking Page

Location
Strathean Retreat Centre
212 Old Hautere Road, Hautere, Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Date
Mon - Wed 13 - 15 Jan
Expired!
Cost
See Below
Location
Strathean Retreat Centre
212 Old Hautere Road, Hautere, Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Date
Mon - Wed 13 - 15 Jan
Expired!
Cost
See Below

Post NZ Kadampa Festival Retreat • Booking Page

About the Post Festival Retreat

This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to deepen our experience of the teachings from the New Zealand Kadampa Festival and greatly improve our mind of compassion as well as our connection with the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara.

Held at the beautiful Strathean Retreat Centre in Te Horo, Kapiti Coast, the retreat will be guided by Gen Kelsang Rabten, a Buddhist monk and the NKT National Spiritual Director for New Zealand, Australia and South-East Asia. Gen Rabten has many years of experience guiding retreat at Centres in many countries around the world as well as at our major International Festivals.

While it is highly recommended to attend the NZ Kadampa Festival 2025 prior to joining this retreat, it is not essential. 

Please note this retreat is not available online. 

For more information about the NZ Kadampa Festival (10-13 Jan) please Click Here

Cost (Whole Retreat)

Single Room + 1x Retreat: $575 per person

Twin Cottage (en suite bathroom) + 1x Retreat: $955 (2nd person needs to book 1x non-residential retreat rate separately)

Twin Room + 1x Retreat: $755 (2nd person needs to book 1x non-residential retreat rate separately)

Shared Room (female – four beds) + 1x Retreat: $435 per person

Course Card, Study Card & Great Benefactors receive a 10% discount. Please add your coupon code at checkout.

Retreat Timetable

The retreat will begin at 3pm, Monday 13 Jan and finish with lunch at 12.30pm, Wednesday 15 Jan.

Hourly Schedule

Monday

3pm - 4pm
Retreat Session 1
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
5pm - 6pm
Retreat Session 2
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
6pm - 7pm
Dinner
8pm - 9pm
Retreat Session 3
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten

Tuesday

7am - 8am
Breakfast
9am - 10am
Retreat Session 4
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
11am - 12pm
Retreat Session 5
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
12.30pm - 2pm
Lunch
2pm - 3pm
Retreat Session 6
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
4pm - 5pm
Retreat Session 7
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
6pm - 7pm
Dinner
8pm - 9pm
Retreat Session 8
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten

Wednesday

7am - 8am
Breakfast
9am - 10am
Retreat Session 9
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
11am - 12pm
Retreat Session 10
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
12.30pm - 2pm
Lunch
3pm - 5pm
Pack Down
Gen Kelsang Rabten
Gen Kelsang Rabten
National Spiritual Director
Gen Kelsang Rabten is an internationally renowned teacher and Kadampa Buddhist monk and the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for New Zealand, Australia and southeast Asia. He has studied and taught modern Kadampa Buddhism for more than 27 years. He is much loved for his insight, humour and practical explanations of meditation and Buddhism.

BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS

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.

Unwaged Coupon At checkout enter the code given in the “Cost” section above to receive the unwaged discount. Please note that only one unwaged booking can be made at a time.

Payment is required to reserve your place.

All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit, which is non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Have a Centre Card? Attend all weekly classes, get discounts on events and more. Click here for more information.
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Post NZ Kadampa Festival Retreat • Booking Page

About the Post Festival Retreat

This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to deepen our experience of the teachings from the New Zealand Kadampa Festival and greatly improve our mind of compassion as well as our connection with the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara.

Held at the beautiful Strathean Retreat Centre in Te Horo, Kapiti Coast, the retreat will be guided by Gen Kelsang Rabten, a Buddhist monk and the NKT National Spiritual Director for New Zealand, Australia and South-East Asia. Gen Rabten has many years of experience guiding retreat at Centres in many countries around the world as well as at our major International Festivals.

While it is highly recommended to attend the NZ Kadampa Festival 2025 prior to joining this retreat, it is not essential. 

Please note this retreat is not available online. 

For more information about the NZ Kadampa Festival (10-13 Jan) please Click Here

Cost (Whole Retreat)

Single Room + 1x Retreat: $575 per person

Twin Cottage (en suite bathroom) + 1x Retreat: $955 (2nd person needs to book 1x non-residential retreat rate separately)

Twin Room + 1x Retreat: $755 (2nd person needs to book 1x non-residential retreat rate separately)

Shared Room (female – four beds) + 1x Retreat: $435 per person

Course Card, Study Card & Great Benefactors receive a 10% discount. Please add your coupon code at checkout.

Retreat Timetable

The retreat will begin at 3pm, Monday 13 Jan and finish with lunch at 12.30pm, Wednesday 15 Jan.

Hourly Schedule

Monday

3pm - 4pm
Retreat Session 1
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
5pm - 6pm
Retreat Session 2
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
6pm - 7pm
Dinner
8pm - 9pm
Retreat Session 3
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten

Tuesday

7am - 8am
Breakfast
9am - 10am
Retreat Session 4
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
11am - 12pm
Retreat Session 5
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
12.30pm - 2pm
Lunch
2pm - 3pm
Retreat Session 6
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
4pm - 5pm
Retreat Session 7
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
6pm - 7pm
Dinner
8pm - 9pm
Retreat Session 8
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten

Wednesday

7am - 8am
Breakfast
9am - 10am
Retreat Session 9
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
11am - 12pm
Retreat Session 10
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
12.30pm - 2pm
Lunch
3pm - 5pm
Pack Down
Gen Kelsang Rabten
Gen Kelsang Rabten
National Spiritual Director
Gen Kelsang Rabten is an internationally renowned teacher and Kadampa Buddhist monk and the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for New Zealand, Australia and southeast Asia. He has studied and taught modern Kadampa Buddhism for more than 27 years. He is much loved for his insight, humour and practical explanations of meditation and Buddhism.

BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS

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.

All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit, which is non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Have a Centre Card? Attend all weekly classes, get discounts on events and more. Click here for more information.
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington has been relocated to Khandallah, in a tranquil and lush location yet close to public transport and parking. Our new address is 2 Ardross Avenue.

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