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Petone • Evening Class

Location
Petone Community House
6 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
  • Day Thursdays
Time
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost
$15 | Free on a Class Card
Location
Petone Community House
6 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
  • Day Thursdays
Time
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost
$15 | Free on a Class Card

Teacher

  • Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa Resident Teacher
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Resident 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.

Petone • Evening Class

Term Break
There will be a break in the Petone Classes from July 13th. Classes resume August 20th

Suitable for everyone, these walk-in classes offer practical methods to help everyone find inner peace, happiness and well-being through meditation and Buddhist wisdom. Each class is self-contained so you can drop-in any week. Beginners welcome. No booking required.

A different topic, or series, is taught every few weeks. See below for topics and dates.

Class Format

Each class begins with a simple guided meditation to make the mind peaceful and let go of distractions. The teacher will then give a talk based on the class topic, and explain how we can integrate beneficial ways of thinking into our busy daily lives. The class concludes with a second meditation so that we are confident to practise on our own.

Afterwards, there is an opportunity for questions and refreshments.

Cost & Payment Info

$15 | Free for Class Card holders

We accept payment via cash, bank transfer and credit/debit card via EFTPOS (including payWave) or online (via Stripe).

Topics & Dates

Our Centre classes on a Wednesday evening will be running over this period. For details on these classes please click here.

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Who was Buddha? What is dharma? What is Buddhism all about?

Explore the foundations of Buddhism in this weekly meditation class series. Perfect for beginners and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding, these practical teachings introduce essential Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth, renunciation, and the path to liberation.

Each class offers simple, practical advice to help solve everyday problems, develop inner resilience, and cultivate lasting peace of mind. Through guided meditation and clear explanations, you’ll discover how to meet life with greater calm, wisdom, and an open heart.

Buddha explained that all painful emotions are states of mind. Following Buddhist wisdom, we can understand where our painful feelings come from and how to gradually free ourselves from them.
 
In this class series we will explore how it is possible to stay calm and respond constructively even when painful feelings arise. Instead of feeling overwhelmed and trying to escape from our feelings, we’ll learn how to be at peace with painful feelings and uncover their deeper causes. By training in these meditations, we can learn the tools for changing our mind – from negative and painful to positive and peaceful.

Venue & Parking

The class is held at the Petone Community House on Britannia St, in Room 4 (upstairs).

There is limited parking outside the venue as well as outside the library opposite the community house. There is also ample street parking nearby. 

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.

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.

Have a Centre Card? Attend all weekly classes, get discounts on events and more. Click here for more information.
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Teacher

  • Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa Resident Teacher
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Resident 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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Petone • Evening Class

Term Break
There will be a break in the Petone Classes from July 13th. Classes resume August 20th

Suitable for everyone, these walk-in classes offer practical methods to help everyone find inner peace, happiness and well-being through meditation and Buddhist wisdom. Each class is self-contained so you can drop-in any week. Beginners welcome. No booking required.

A different topic, or series, is taught every few weeks. See below for topics and dates.

Class Format

Each class begins with a simple guided meditation to make the mind peaceful and let go of distractions. The teacher will then give a talk based on the class topic, and explain how we can integrate beneficial ways of thinking into our busy daily lives. The class concludes with a second meditation so that we are confident to practise on our own.

Afterwards, there is an opportunity for questions and refreshments.

Cost & Payment Info

$15 | Free for Class Card holders

We accept payment via cash, bank transfer and credit/debit card via EFTPOS (including payWave) or online (via Stripe).

Topics & Dates

Our Centre classes on a Wednesday evening will be running over this period. For details on these classes please click here.

Toggle Content

Who was Buddha? What is dharma? What is Buddhism all about?

Explore the foundations of Buddhism in this weekly meditation class series. Perfect for beginners and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding, these practical teachings introduce essential Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth, renunciation, and the path to liberation.

Each class offers simple, practical advice to help solve everyday problems, develop inner resilience, and cultivate lasting peace of mind. Through guided meditation and clear explanations, you’ll discover how to meet life with greater calm, wisdom, and an open heart.

Buddha explained that all painful emotions are states of mind. Following Buddhist wisdom, we can understand where our painful feelings come from and how to gradually free ourselves from them.
 
In this class series we will explore how it is possible to stay calm and respond constructively even when painful feelings arise. Instead of feeling overwhelmed and trying to escape from our feelings, we’ll learn how to be at peace with painful feelings and uncover their deeper causes. By training in these meditations, we can learn the tools for changing our mind – from negative and painful to positive and peaceful.

Venue & Parking

The class is held at the Petone Community House on Britannia St, in Room 4 (upstairs).

There is limited parking outside the venue as well as outside the library opposite the community house. There is also ample street parking nearby. 

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.

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.

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.

Check out our Contact page for directions on how to get to the Centre including public transport.

We are currently looking for a new location for our Centre. There are a multitude of possibilities for what our future Centre will look like and where it will be located, and we would love your guidance to find the solution that best serves the needs and wishes of our community and of Wellington as a whole.

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