New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2023
Teacher
Gen Kelsang RabtenNational Spiritual DirectorGen 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 South East 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.
New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2023
About the Celebration
The New Zealand Dharma Celebration is an annual event where people from the whole of NZ have a chance to come together and celebrate the teachings of Modern Buddhism in a peaceful yet vibrant environment. This Celebration is characterised by joy, positive energy and the kindness of others as it is all run by volunteers.
Join us for a long weekend to feel re-energised and charged with positive energy, and leave rejuvenated and inspired.
Empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva and teachings on purification practice.
“Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realisations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Cost
Whole event: $265 (early bird, until 24 March: $225)
Separate booking for individual days is possible, see the NZ Dharma Celebration website for more information.
Additionally, audio recordings can be purchased for $50.
Location
This year our NZ Dharma Celebration will be held at Taitamariki Girl Guiding Hall in Takapuna, Auckland.