Meditation Challenge • Build a Practice of Meditation
Teachers
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Gen Kelsang LachpaResident TeacherKelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.
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Jane CopseyKadampa Buddhist TeacherJane is an experienced and dedicated Kadampa practitioner and meditator, who teaches with great warmth and sincerity. Her teachings are extremely practical, making it easy for students to apply the instructions in daily life.
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Kelsang PagmaKadampa Buddhist TeacherKelsang Pagma is a Buddhist nun who has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for many years, and is well known for her sincerity, gentleness and warmth. Pagma’s teachings are light-hearted yet practical and profound. Pagma is the Administrative Director of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington.
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Kelsang YangrenKadampa Buddhist TeacherKelsang Yangren is a Buddhist nun and a sincere and inspiring Kadampa Buddhist practitioner. Yangren’s teachings are joyful, clear and down-to-earth, making it easy for students to take the teachings to heart and put into practice. Yangren is the Education Programme Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington.
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Michele LintKadampa Buddhist TeacherMichele is a warm-hearted teacher and an experienced meditation practitioner who has been studying Kadampa Buddhism for more than 12 years. She brings to her teachings a sincere interest in helping others and a clear and insightful understanding of how meditation and mindfulness can improve our daily life.
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Rachael SteeleKadampa Buddhist TeacherRachael is a heartfelt Buddhist practitioner who has been studying Buddha’s teachings and practising meditation for many years. As a mother in a modern busy world she has a skilful way of making meditation accessible and relevant in our everyday lives and is known for her joyful and sincere presentation of Buddha’s teachings.
Meditation Challenge • Build a Practice of Meditation
About the Meditation Challenge
Each session will be guided by a qualified Kadampa Buddhist Teacher.
Cost
Vegetarian lunch and refreshments are provided. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Standard: $65/day
Unwaged: $45/day (use coupon unwaged during checkout)
Course & Study Card holders: $10/day for lunch
Great Card holders: Free
Venue & Parking
The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.
Hourly Schedule
Saturday
- 9am - 9.30am
- Reception
- 9.30am - 10.30am
- Session 1: Building the Foundations for Successful Meditation
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- Morning Tea
- 11.15am - 12.15pm
- Session 2: Improving Our Meditation
- 12.15pm - 1.45pm
- Lunch
- 1.45pm - 2.45pm
- Session 3: Love
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- Session 4: Compassion
Sunday
- 9am - 9.30am
- Reception
- 9.30am - 10.30am
- Session 1: Reducing Anger
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- Morning Tea
- 11.15am - 12.15pm
- Session 2: Acceptance
- 12.15pm - 1.45pm
- Lunch
- 1.45pm - 2.45pm
- Session 3: Forgiveness
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- Session 4: Gratitude and Kindness
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.
Teachers
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Gen Kelsang LachpaResident Teacher
Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.
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Jane CopseyKadampa Buddhist Teacher
Jane is an experienced and dedicated Kadampa practitioner and meditator, who teaches with great warmth and sincerity. Her teachings are extremely practical, making it easy for students to apply the instructions in daily life.
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Kelsang PagmaKadampa Buddhist Teacher
Kelsang Pagma is a Buddhist nun who has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for many years, and is well known for her sincerity, gentleness and warmth. Pagma’s teachings are light-hearted yet practical and profound. Pagma is the Administrative Director of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington.
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Kelsang YangrenKadampa Buddhist Teacher
Kelsang Yangren is a Buddhist nun and a sincere and inspiring Kadampa Buddhist practitioner. Yangren’s teachings are joyful, clear and down-to-earth, making it easy for students to take the teachings to heart and put into practice. Yangren is the Education Programme Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington.
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Michele LintKadampa Buddhist Teacher
Michele is a warm-hearted teacher and an experienced meditation practitioner who has been studying Kadampa Buddhism for more than 12 years. She brings to her teachings a sincere interest in helping others and a clear and insightful understanding of how meditation and mindfulness can improve our daily life.
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Rachael SteeleKadampa Buddhist Teacher
Rachael is a heartfelt Buddhist practitioner who has been studying Buddha’s teachings and practising meditation for many years. As a mother in a modern busy world she has a skilful way of making meditation accessible and relevant in our everyday lives and is known for her joyful and sincere presentation of Buddha’s teachings.
Meditation Challenge • Build a Practice of Meditation
About the Meditation Challenge
Each session will be guided by a qualified Kadampa Buddhist Teacher.
Cost
Vegetarian lunch and refreshments are provided. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Standard: $65/day
Unwaged: $45/day (use coupon unwaged during checkout)
Course & Study Card holders: $10/day for lunch
Great Card holders: Free
Venue & Parking
The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.
Hourly Schedule
Saturday
- 9am - 9.30am
- Reception
- 9.30am - 10.30am
- Session 1: Building the Foundations for Successful Meditation
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- Morning Tea
- 11.15am - 12.15pm
- Session 2: Improving Our Meditation
- 12.15pm - 1.45pm
- Lunch
- 1.45pm - 2.45pm
- Session 3: Love
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- Session 4: Compassion
Sunday
- 9am - 9.30am
- Reception
- 9.30am - 10.30am
- Session 1: Reducing Anger
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- Morning Tea
- 11.15am - 12.15pm
- Session 2: Acceptance
- 12.15pm - 1.45pm
- Lunch
- 1.45pm - 2.45pm
- Session 3: Forgiveness
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- Session 4: Gratitude and Kindness
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. Please note a $2 Stripe fee will be added to your ticket.
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.