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Auckland Affiliate, Zen Institute of New Zealand

Address: 20 Williamson Ave Ponsonby   Auckland Auckland
Tradition: Mahayana, ZEN, Mountains & Rivers Order
Phone: 021664948
E-mail: auckland@zen.org.nz
Website: http://www.zen.org.nz
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Sensei: Konrad Ryushin Marchaj  
Main Contact: Jim Jinmon Langabeer  (Phone: (09) 577 3352)
Spiritual Director: Abbot Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei  
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Monday meditation nights, 7.00-9.00pm, Ponsonby.

Beginner instruction in meditation is offered.

The group also holds regular Sunday morning meditation sessions and weekend retreats.

For inquiries about sitting with the group, phone: Cameron  021 664948

Auckland Buddhist Vihara

Address: 29 Harris Road Mount Wellington  Auckland
Tradition: Theravada, Venerable Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition
Affiliation: Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association and Vimutti Forest Monastery
Phone: (9) 595 5443
Website: http://www.vimutti.org.nz/atba.html
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Main Contact: Benita, 571 2061 or Freddy, 521 1886  
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Chanting, meditation, and dhamma talk each Sunday at 7.30 pm.

Auckland Centre for Buddhist Learning

Address: 64 Banks Road, Mt. Wellington   Auckland Auckland
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Phone: 0064 9 579 1574
E-mail: dhamma.auckland@gmail.com
Website: http://nzbuddhistcentre.org/about.shtml
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Teacher: Ven Amandoluwe Dhammaratana Thero  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Elle Chandawimala Thera, the Viharadhipathi of the Welikala Bodhirathanaramaya, Pokuniwita  
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http://www.lakehouse.lk/mihintalava/gaya12.htm

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The Auckland Centre for Buddhist Learning (ACBL) provides facilities for learning, practising, studying and researching Theravada Buddhism in New Zealand and abroad.

The objectives of the ACBL are:

• Provide opportunities and a conducive environment for the practice of Lord Buddha’s teachings of Moral Conduct (Sila), Mental Discipline (Samadhi) and Wisdom (Panna);
• Provide facilities for the study, research and learning of Lord Buddha’s teachings – the Dhamma through a Centre for Buddhist Learning equipped with appropriate teaching methods;
• Provide and manage places of Buddhist worship to pay homage to Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – the Buddhist priesthood;
• Promote and facilitate propagation of Buddhist practices of higher moral conduct through observance of “Seela”, Dhamma discourses, discussions and seminars.
• Promote and facilitate the development of mental discipline and concentration through Buddhist Meditation
• Publish books, magazines and other writings and disseminate information about Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist teachings and the Buddhist way of life.
• Provide guidance and counselling services based on Buddhist principles relating to individual and community welfare to improve quality of life, especially in times of difficulties, grief and crisis.
• Provide assistance by engaging in charitable activities in response to human disasters and community needs.

Auckland Sphere Group

Address: Tirotai Crescent   Westmere Auckland 1022
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, The Queenstown Dharma House,
Phone: +64 21 548 781
E-mail: info@aucklandsphere.org
Website: http://www.aucklandsphere.org
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Spiritual Director: Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche  
Lama: Tarchin Hearn  Email  
Lama: Mark Webber  Email  
Main Contact: Mira Riddiford  Email  
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The Auckland Sphere Group was established in the 1980 to organise retreats and classes in Auckland for teachings by the Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche, and Teachers who teach within the tradition of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche. 

Come and learn meditation practices from these highly skilled Teachers who are dedicated to awakening Wisdom, Compassion and Non-Clinging Awareness. 

We have Metta Meditation sits every Wednesday night, at 7.30pm.

Buddhaloka - Thames Buddhist Center

Address: Above the Post Office Pollen Street   Thames Coromandel 3500
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
E-mail: buddhalokainfo@gmail.com
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Main Contact: Guy Parsens  
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Buddhaloka has an open meditation or Sangha night

Mondays 7 - 9pm

We also host regular yoga, pilates, and meditation courses

Please email us for details or to be listed on our data base for further information.

Chandrakirti Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre

Address: 289 Sunrise Valley Road Upper Moutere Nelson   Nelson
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa Lineage, FPMT
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (03) 543 2015 or +64 3 5432021
E-mail: meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
Website: http://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/
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Spiritual Director: Lama Zopa Rinpoche  
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Nelson Chandrakirti Meditation Centre is situated in rural Upper Moutere, 35 minutes drive from Nelson City and airport, and 3 minutes drive (30 minutes walk) to the local shop and village

Christchurch Dhargyey Buddhist Centre

Address: 27 Averill Street Richmond   Christchurch 8013
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan Buddhism, Gelugpa lineage
Affiliation: Dunedin Dhargyey Buddhist Centre
Phone: +64 03 385 9590
E-mail: christchurch@dhargyey.org.nz
Website: http://www.dhargyey.org.nz
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Director: Peter Small  Email  (Phone: +64 03 477 8374)
Main Contact: Keran Tsering  Email  (Phone: 03 385 9590)
Teacher: Geshe Nyima Dorjee  
Spiritual Director: Lhagon Rinpoche  
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 Teachings held every Tuesday evening at 6.45pm

Teachings and meditation every Sunday at 3.00pm

All teachings are free, donations welcomed.

Diamond Way Buddhism NZ - Wellington Meditation Group

Address: Level 1 1 Marion St   Wellington Wellington
Tradition: Vajrayana, Karma Kagyu
E-mail: wellington@buddhism.org.nz
Website: http://www.buddhism.org.nz/wellington-meditation-group/
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We teach meditations we have received from the 16th Karmapa, the Black Hat Lama of Tibet and other lamas of our lineage. We provide basic explanations on every Monday 7:30pm and Wednesday 7:00pm, followed by guided meditation.

For those interested in broader overview, there is an extended introduction every first Monday of the month. Several times a year we are hosting traveling teachers.

Dorje Chang Institute

Address: 56 Powell Street   Avondale, Auckland Auckland 1026
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (09) 828 3333
E-mail: dci@dci.org.nz
Website: http://www.dci.org.nz/
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Main Contact: Spiritual Program Coordinator  
Teacher: Geshe Thubten Wangchen (Resident Tibetan Teacher)  
Spiritual Director: Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche  
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We offer a variety of Meditation, Introductory and Intermediate Buddhist Classes taught by Geshe Thubten Wangchen as well as Buddhist pujas (prayer services) on select Weekday Evenings 7.30 - 9pm and Sundays 10am-12pm. For the current program schedule visit: http://www.dci.org.nz/program.shtml

Massey University Buddhist Community

Address: Massey University  Palmerston North Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Non-sectarian
Phone: 64 6 (0) 210 44 2922
E-mail: sudhana_2000@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.squidoo.com/MUBC
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Main Contact: Doug Osto  
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The Massey University Buddhist Community meets every Wednesday at the International Student Centre, Palmerston North Campus, from 12pm-1pm, for a mindfulness meditation. For more details, contact Doug Osto (sudhana_2000@yahoo.com).

Mountains and Rivers Order Sitting Group

Address:   Palmerston North Manawatu-Wanganui
Tradition: Mahayana, Mountains and Rivers Order founded by John Daido Loori
Affiliation: Zen in the tradition of John Daido Loori
Phone: (06) 356 8811
E-mail: Peter.Jolly@vets
Website: http://www.squidoo.com/zen-in-new-zealand
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Dr: Peter Jolly, MRO  Email  (Phone: (06) 356 8811 )
Spiritual Director: Jeffrey Shugen Arnold Sensei  Email  (Phone: +001 845-688-2228)
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The Zen Institute of New Zealand (ZENZ) is a national, non-residential Zen Buddhist training organization of the Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO) that provides training and guidance to those interested in practicing Zen Buddhism. Members meet regularly for zazen, intensive retreats (sesshin), and other activities throughout the country. Sitting groups are located in Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, and Manawatu.

The MRO was founder by one of the most influential American Zen Masters, John Daido Loori (1931-2009), and is an organization of associated temples, practice centers and sitting groups in the United States and abroad. The MRO was founded by Daido Roshi in 1980, and is inspired by the teachings of Zen Master Dogen as presented in his "Mountains and Rivers Sutra."

For more information, see http://mro.org/smr/newzealand/

For information about local groups in New Zealand and the group in Palmerston North, Manawatu, see http://mro.org/smr/newzealand/about/sitting-groups/

New Zealand Bodhi Study Group

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Tradition: Mahayana, Tibetan tradition, Nyingmapa school
E-mail: gracemeideng@yahoo.co.nz
Website: http://www.buddhistweb.org/index.php/bodhi-institute/new-zealand-bodhi-study-group
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Main Contact: Grace Deng  Email  (Phone: 0064 21 2996209)
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Nonsectarian Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation

Address: Theosophical Hall 304 Church Street New Zealand  Palmerston North Manawatu-Wanganui
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Open to all traditions
Phone: 6463285953
E-mail: sudhana_2000@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.squidoo.com/vajragarbha
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Teacher: Doug Osto  
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Doug Osto is a lay Buddhist meditation teacher who has studied and practiced Buddhism for over twenty years. He has trained in all three vehicles (Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana) particularly in Vipassana, Zen, Pureland and Geluk techniques. Additonally, he holds higher degrees in Buddhist studies from Harvard, the University of Washington and the University of London. He teaches a mindfulness meditation practice primarily based on the vipassana technique taught by the late Sri Lankan lay meditation teacher Godwin Samararatne and the "just sitting" method of Japanese Zen master Dogen.

Tuesday meditation meetings are at the Theosophical Hall (304 Church Street) in Palmerston North  from 6pm-7pm.

Original Nature Meditation Centre

Address:   Wellington Wellington
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Insight Meditation
E-mail: info@originalnature.co.nz
Website: http://www.originalnature.co.nz
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Teacher: Stephen Archer  
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Our vision is to promote the practice and realization of being fully awake to the truth of our experience.

We recognise that this radical awareness, while inherent and completely natural, demands a profound and disciplined inquiry to bring to fruition.

Sustaining this inquiry, encouraging suitable meditation practices and supporting the growth of a community of practitioners is the work of Original Nature.

Becoming fully present to our experience naturally evokes a response of reverence, compassion and joy. These qualities are the heart of our teaching and practice.

Original Nature Meditation Centre is founded on the ethical principles of the Buddha-dharma. Our work is dedicated to nurturing wisdom and peace in ourselves and others, and for the benefit of all beings.

We acknowledge with gratitude the lineage of our past and present teachers and we belong primarily to the Insight/Vipassana strand of the Buddhist tradition.

Pannarama Buddhist Centre -Pannarama Buddhist Sati School,

Address: 262 Otaha Rd RD 2 Kerikeri 0295   Northland
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Korean (Zen and Sati tradition) Open to all
Affiliation: International Buddhist Sati Meditation Group
Phone: 09 407 5275
E-mail: sati@pannarama.net.nz
Website: http://www.pannarama.net.nz
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Teacher: Yasala Bhante  
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The Pannarama Buddhist Meditation Centre of New Zealand was created to offer individuals an opportunity to understand Buddhas teachings and practice meditation under the guidance of a skillful teacher. As part of the International Buddhist Sati Meditation Group we want to help others to gain freedom from selfishness, anger, grief, prejudice and narrow thinking. We hope to help others cultivate a clean and beautiful mind, and thereby wisdom and compassion for the creation of peace and happiness for everyone in the world.

We offer free meditation training at all our centres: New Zealand, India and Korea and hope to create many more Pannarama Sati schools around the globe. We believe that this type of Buddhist training is the best path to happiness and freedom. The New Zealand centre, surrounded by native bush, is a quiet oasis for retreat from your daily activities and busy environment. Within this beautiful setting you can relax your mind and rediscover your connection with nature and other people.

DIRECTIONS: Pannarama Buddhist Centre - 262 Otaha Road off Takou Bay Road

Red Hat Gompa Trust

Address: 110 McHales Road   Chorlton, Banks Penninsula RD3 Christchurch 7583
Tradition: Vajrayana, Nyingma
Affiliation: Siddharthas Intent - Dzongsar Kyenste Ripoche
Phone: 03 304 8730
E-mail: kim@tibetanbuddhism.co.nz
Website: http://www.tibetanbuddhism.co.nz
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Main Contact: Ron Books  Email  (Phone: 03 304 8730)
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Rime is the principals of a non sectarian approach to Tibetan Buddhism, the not for profit trust actively invites teachers and organises events at a minimal cost for the benefit of the community. 

Raupo Bay Retreat is situated on a secluded bay with plenty of space in Banks Penninsula, it is available for any organisation to use for group retreats or come for a visit or stay for a solo retreat.

We meet twice a month on special practice days at the Nyingma Buddhist centre for Tsok (Tibetan) or Gana Chakra Puja (Sanskrit) - a Circle Gathering Feast offering. Dates are according to powerful astrological days - the 10th day of the waxing moon (Guru Rinpoche Day) and the 25th day of the waning moon (Dakini Day).

Tsok is primarily a practice of offering. It is a very rich practice with many layers of meaning, and it can be practised on various levels. Further it can be explained: “Ganapuja is a tantric ritual, made up of various phases, whose aim is the reconfirming of the “promise” or commitment (samaya) between the disciple and the master, and also between disciple and disciple. In addition to this, through consuming food and drink in the ganapuja, the practitioners develop their capacity to integrate contemplation with the sense-pleasures, as well as entering into the state beyond dualism, which is the inner meaning of the samaya” - Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Dzogchen - The Self Perfected State, 1989.

Soka Gakkai International New Zealand

Address: 43 Manor Place   Dunedin Otago
Tradition: Mahayana, Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism
E-mail: dunedin.kosenrufu@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sginz.org/contact/
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Sudarshanaloka Retreat Center

Address: Victoria Road Tararu Valley   Thames Coromandel 3500
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: mixed
Phone: 07 8685340
E-mail: sudarshanaloka@gmail.com
Website: http://sudarshanaloka.ning.com/
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Main Contact: Satyananda  Email  (Phone: 078685341)
Teacher: Sangharakshita  
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Our Retreat Center hosts many varied retreats, workshops and courses with a Buddhist focus and is available for hire by like minded groups.

We also have beautiful self contact retreat cabins available for long or short stays.

Please see our website for up in coming events.

Trashi Ganden Choepel Ling

Address: 40 Waverley Avenus  Glenfield, North Shore, Auckland Auckland 0629
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelukpa
Affiliation: Emaho Foundation, Arizona
Phone: 09 444 8886
E-mail: tgcling@gmail.com
Website: http://www.trashiganden.org/
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Main Contact: Shiong-Ming Low  Email  
Spiritual Director: ZaChoeje Rinpoche  Email  
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TRASHI GANDEN CHOEPEL LING is a Tibetan Buddhist Centre from the Gelug Tradition and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

This centre is established to provide Buddhist teachings, practices, meditations and spiritual support.

Trashi Ge Phel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre

Address: Postal:2/17 Brougham St,Mt Victoria Physical address: The Esplanade, Island Bay Wellington   Wellington
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa established by Khensur Thapkhey Rinpoche
Affiliation: Trashi Gomang, Auckland. Drepung Monastery,India
Phone: 064 4 8033384 or 064 4 9775696
E-mail: trashigpl@googlegroups.com
Website: http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/2rx5/trashi-ge-phel-ling-tibetan-buddhist-centre/
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Main Contact: Pam Englert  Email  (Phone: 064 4 8033384))
Teacher: Geshe Dhonam  
Spiritual Director: Paul Jacobsen Khensur Thabkhey Rinpoche  Email  (Phone: 064 4 9775696))
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We meet  for Gadan lha Gyema practice at 7pm every Wednesday. Our teacher lives in Auckland, and comes to Wellington to teach us several times each year. We hold dharma discussions with Celia Smith via webcam every second Tuesday. We also have a discussion group every second Sunday. We do Tsog, Tara, Guru and Medicine Buddha pujas. New people are welcomed.
More INFO : http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/commdirectory/display-group.php?id=3940

Vimutti Buddhist Forest Monastery

Address: 750 Paparata Road mail: PO Box 7 Bombay,South Auckland 2343   Auckland
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Forest Tradition/Ajahn Chah
Affiliation: Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association
Phone: 09 579 5443
E-mail: vimutti.atba@gmail.com
Website: http://www.vimutti.org.nz/
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Spiritual Director: Ajahn Chandako  Email  (Phone: 09 236 6816))
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Evenings from 7:30-9:00 there is chanting, meditation and a Dhamma talk
Location: South of Auckland

Waikato Compassion Meditation Centre

Address: 2A Chelmsford Street   Silverdale, Hamilton Waikato
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: (07) 859 2180
E-mail: wcmc@slingshot.co.nz
Website: http://buddhistvihara.100webspace.net/index.shtml
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Spiritual Director: Ven Dunuvila Metteyya Thero  (Phone: 07 859 2180)
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Weekly English Meditation class every Friday at 7.00 PM. 

Wangapeka Retreat Centre

Address: RD 2 Wakefield, Nelson, NZ   Nelson
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Buddhist Charitable Trust
Affiliation: Wangapeka Educational Trust we are affiliated worldwide to groups and retreat centres established by Namgyal Rinpoché
E-mail: retreatcentre@wangapeka.org
Website: http://www.wangapeka.org/about/index.html
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Contact: Michael Elliot  
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Welcome to the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, owned and operated by the Wangapeka Educational Trust. We are located in the foothills of the Southern Alps overlooking the Wangapeka River, about an hour and a half drive SW of Nelson, New Zealand.

Wangapeka is a place to study and deepen the process of Buddhadharma, the teaching of Compassion and Awareness.

Our Centre is available for individual healing and meditation retreats. Group activities cover topics such as Meditation, Healing, Therapy, Art and Craft work and various types of Body work. Courses range from weekends to courses three months in length.

Wellington Buddhist Centre

Address: (Triratna Buddhist Order) 64 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington NZ PO Box 12-311, Wellington North   Wellington
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Triratna
Affiliation: Triratna Buddhist Community
Phone: (04) 384 1334 (04) 386 3940 or 03 384 9481
E-mail: wbcentre@clear.net.nz
Website: http://www.wellingtonbuddhistcentre.org
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 A contemporary approach to Buddhism

Drop In Nights - every Monday 7pm - 9.30pm.

Wellington Insight Meditation Community

Address: P.O. Box 6626   Wellington Wellington 6041
Tradition: Theravada, Insight Meditation
Phone: (04) 389 9465
E-mail: contact@wimc.org.nz
Website: http://www.wimc.org.nz
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Main Contact: Mary Duignan  Email  (Phone: (04) 389 9465)
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Wellington Insight Meditation Community Te Puaki Marama is a group that offers an open space which emphasises individual inquiry and a big hearted attitude to both formal practice and our meetings as a group.

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