The Wheel of Life • Day Course
Teachers
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.
Gen Kelsang ShechogResident TeacherGen 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.
Gen Shechog teaches at the Centre in Island Bay and various classes around the Wellington area as well as our Foundation Programmes.
The Wheel of Life • Day Course
About the Course
Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or previous experience.
Important Information: Due to the ongoing global pandemic and the current restrictions on entry into New Zealand, Gen Rabten will be unable to teach this course in-person. His teachings will be shown on a large screen at Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington and also available online.
Cost
In-Person:
$50 | unwaged $40 (use coupon course) | Free for Centre Members. Includes refreshments.
Online:
$45 | unwaged $35 (use coupon course) | Free for Centre Members
There will be break for lunch from 12pm – 1.15pm. 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
Available to view online live or for 7 days afterwards, to those who book by Sunday 3 April.
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.
‘My Vaccine Pass’ Required
This day course is open to those who are fully vaccinated. Visit our COVID Update page for more information.
about the teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
Gen Kelsang Rabten is an internationally renowned teacher and Buddhist monk based in the UK. Gen Rabten has studied and taught modern Kadampa Buddhism for over 27 years. He is much loved for his insight, humour and practical explanations of meditation and Buddhism. As Gen Kelsang Rabten cannot join us in person for this event we will be screening a recording of his teachings at our Centre.
Gen Kelsang Shechog
Gen Kelsang Shechog is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. Gen Shechog has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 16 years. She is much loved for her kind heart and showing an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path. Gen Shechog will guide the meditations from Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington.
Hourly Schedule
- 9.30am - 9.45am
- Reception
- 9.45am - 10.45am
- Teaching
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Gen Kelsang Rabten
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- Morning Tea
- 11.15am - 12pm
- Meditation
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Gen Kelsang Shechog
- 12pm - 1.15pm
- Lunch Break
- 1.15pm - 2.15pm
- Teaching
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Rabten
- 2.15pm - 2.45pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm
- Meditation
Teachers
Gen Kelsang Shechog
BOOKING
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