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Auckland Insight Meditation

Address: Meeting Venue 9 Kotare Avenue, Westmere, Auckland   Auckland 1022
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Insight Meditation
E-mail: aucklandinsight@gmail.com
Website: http://www.aucklandinsightmeditation.org/
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Main Contact: Secretary  Email  
Teacher: Jill Shepherd  
Notes and Events:

Auckland Insight Meditation is a community dedicated to the study and practice of Insight Meditation, also known as Vipassana. Grounded in the teachings of the Buddha, Insight Meditation uses mindfulness to develop awareness and understanding, so we can live with more ease, kindness and freedom.


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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Lama: Tarchin Hearn  Email  
Lama: Mark Webber  Email  
Main Contact: Mira Riddiford  Email  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

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.


Auckland Zen Centre

Address: 52 Princes Street   Onehunga Auckland 1061
Tradition: Mahayana, Integral Zen (Soto-Rinzai, Kapleau Lineage)
Affiliation: Independent Member of Cloud-Water Sangha
Phone: (09) 550 4383
E-mail: info@aucklandzen.org.nz
Website: http://www.aucklandzen.org.nz
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Teacher: Ven. Amala Wrightson, Sensei  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Amala Wrightson, Sensei  Email  
Notes and Events:

The purpose of the Auckland Zen Centre is to foster authentic Zen Buddhist practice, and a vibrant Sangha of committed practitioners, by means of regular formal sittings, live Dharma talks and teishos, dokusan, a full range of ceremonies to mark important days on the Buddhist calendar, community service, social events, activities for families, sesshin and training. 

 http://www.aucklandzen.org.nz/Home/about-azc


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  
Notes and Events:

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  
Notes and Events:

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  
Notes and Events:

 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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Notes and Events:

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  
Notes and Events:

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


Fo Guang Shang Buddhist Temple

Address: 2 Harakeke St, Riccarton, Chistchurch 8011 New Zealand Tel: +64 3 341 6276   Christchurch 8011
Tradition: Mahayana, Non-Sectarian
Phone: 03 341 6276
E-mail: snziba@xtra.co.nz
Website: https://fgs.org.nz/
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Master Hsing Yun  
Notes and Events:

Fo Guang Shan Christchurch, is a Buddhist temple conveniently located in Riccarton. Our aim is to promote Humanistic Buddhism to the local community and further afield. Everyone is welcome to come and tour our facility anytime, whether you are Buddhist or not, we are sure you will enjoy your time with us.


International Buddhist Meditation Temple of New Zealand

Address: 631 Huia Road, Parau, Titirangi, Auckland 1007 NZ   Auckland
Tradition: Mahayana, Korea Seon (Zen)
Phone: 09-817 3450
E-mail: ibmtemple@daum.net
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Founder: Ven. Baba Moohar  
Teacher: Ven. Dong In  
Notes and Events:

A Temple located in Parau, Auckland, New Zealand. Surrounded by beautiful native bush and set in the Waitakere Ranges.

The Temple focuses on the teachings of traditional Korean Seon Meditation.

Wednesdays at 7 pm meditation classes are held, all are welcome.


Kagyu Choeyang Ling

Address: Plunket Street Spreydon New Zealand   Christchurch Christchurch 8140
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan - Karma Kagyu
Affiliation: Karma Kagyu
Phone: +64 3 327 9559
E-mail: christchurch@kcl.org.nz
Website: http://www.kcl.org.nz
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Lama Assi  
Notes and Events:

Based in the South Island of New Zealand, Kagyu Choeyang Ling has been created to provide a strong foundation for current and future generations to practice authentic Buddhist Dharma in the Karma Kagyu tradition. The intention is to develop strong centres with a dedicated and pure focus, that help people to meet the teachings of this lineage and practice the Dharma to attain genuine realisation.

You are welcome to attend our weekly meditation session on Sundays at 10:00 am.


Kagyu Rime Darjay Choeling

Address: 48 Makene Road RD2 Okaihau   Okaihau Northland 0476
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Kama Kagyu , Rime
Phone: 0210335227
E-mail: trishterran@gmail.com
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Teacher: His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche  
Main Contact: terran  (Phone: 0210335227)
Notes and Events:

The centre is setup to teach meditation and the Buddha's teachings , the centre is in the foot hills of the Mangamuka ranges 6 km's from the township and is open to any body who is interested in meditation or and buddhist practice.


Khyenkong Tharjay New Zealand

Address: 48 Makene Rd RD2 Okaihau   Okaihau, New Zealand 0476
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Kama Kagyu , Rime
Affiliation: Khyenkong Tharjay
Phone: 0210335227
E-mail: trishterran@gmail.com
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Teacher: Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche  
Main Contact: terran  Email  (Phone: 0210335227)
Spiritual Director: His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

 the Khyenkong Tharjay centre was established. His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche and Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche gave an official name to the centre, taking it under their auspices. The name “Khyenkong” is a combination of two elements: ”Khyen” for “Khyentse”, and “Kong” for “Kongtrul”.  Our mission is to propagate the authentic teachings of the Karma Kagyu Lineage, as well as to work for the Dharma, acting in the power field of His Holiness 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje. With blessing of our noble mentors, we are creating a place for meeting, meditating and discussing with lamas, Rinpoches and khenpos who share their knowledge and experience with us.


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  
Notes and Events:

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 & Rivers Order of Zen Buddhism, Auckland Sangha

Address: 717 New North Road Mt Albert   Auckland Auckland 1022
Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen, Mountains & Rivers Order
E-mail: auckland@zen.org.nz
Website: http://www.zen.org.nz
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Spiritual Director: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold Roshi  
Notes and Events:

Monday meditation nights, 7.30-9.00pm, Ponsonby.

Beginner instruction in zazen meditation is offered.

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

For inquiries about sitting with the group, email above.


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)
Notes and Events:

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/


Mountains and Rivers Order Zen - Nelson

Address: P.O. Box 1086, Nelson NZ   Nelson Nelson
Tradition: Mahayana, ZEN, Mountains & Rivers Order
Affiliation: Soto/Rinzai Zen
Phone: (03) 548-4619
E-mail: nelson@zen.org.nz
Website: http://www.zen.org.nz
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Spiritual Director: Abbot Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei  
Notes and Events:

 Daily zazen 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Zazen and Beginning Instruction: Monday evenings, 7:30 - 8:30 pm followed by discussion. Sunday half-day sit on the last Sunday of every month (except December) 5:30 am - 12 pm.


New Zealand Bodhi Study Group

Address:  
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)
Notes and Events:

The NZ Bodhi Study Group was founded in 2007. Most of the group members live in Auckland.

Of central importance in Buddhism study is to engage in systematic study to lead to correct conceptual development. The courses we take offer the basic, essential teachings; these include:

Prajna , Tibetan Pure Land Method, and Dzogchen

Master Khenpo SoDargye is the vice head of Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist Institute. Under his guidance, following the teaching system of Han monks, the NZ Bodhi Study Group involves free teaching and group study via the internet (language is Mandarin) . Specifically, you will receive systematic Exoteric and Tantric Buddhism teachings from Master Khenpo SoDargye, as well as tutorials from teaching monks. This involves either local group study or participation in on-line study group.

General Aims:

· Teaching and practice (equally important)

· Propagate Buddhism to benefit all the sentient beings

· Participate in charitable events and practice Buddhas spirit: compassion and altruism

Since the foundation of the study group, in addition the courses as above, we have taken part in the following: live broadcasting of the four grand Buddhism Gatherings of the Institute via internet: the Vajradhara Dharma gathering, the Dewachen Dharma Gathering, the Dharma event of the Kishitigarbha retreat, and the great Dharma event of Vajrasattva retreat.

Social and Charitable Events:

· Distributing Dharma books, DVDs, blessing goods from Master Khenpo SoDargye and other Masters of Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist Institute.

· Care for others: In modern society, due to high-pressure living, lack of balance between mind and body, a lot of diseases arise in human beings. In addition to traditional life care, we also advocate the healthy living style involving both the body and mind. If interested, we encourage people to study and practice Buddhism systematically using prostration and meditation – to help one realize the bad effects of negative thoughts and unhealthy lifestyle. The goal is to change ones attitude to their surroundings to achieve a happy, healthy life. In the meantime, we refrain from killing, set animals free, and occasionally hold free Chinese treatment and acupuncture for injury, and other activities for healthcare.

It is better to act than speak. We hope more people will join our group. Let us cooperate together to benefit all sentient beings, follow the path of Mahayana Bodhisattva. We also hope more people will open their heart through getting to know Buddhism, and you will consequently live a more peaceful, enjoyable life by reading your heart.


Nonsectarian Mindfulness Meditation

Address: 304 Church Street (Theosophical Hall)   Palmerston North Manawatu-Wanganui
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 6463285953
E-mail: sudhana_2000@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.douglasosto.com
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Teacher: Doug Osto  
Notes and Events:

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.


One Mindful Breath

Address: Wellington Friends Centre - 7 Moncrieff Street   Mt Victoria, Wellington 6011
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Secular Buddhist
Phone: 021921821
E-mail: onemindfulbreathnz@gmail.com
Website: http://www.Onemindfulbreath.co.nz
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Main Contact: Alex Carr  Email  (Phone: 021921821)
Notes and Events:

One Mindful Breath is Wellington's secular Buddhist community. We practice the teachings of Gotama, the Buddha, and support each other in our own growth and development, but do so without the mystical/metaphysical aspects of other Buddhist groups. We come together to practice as a group every Wednesday night from 7.30pm.


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  
Notes and Events:

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.


Red Hat Temple

Address: 110 McHales Road   Chorlton, Banks Penninsula RD3 Canterbury 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.


Samadhi Buddhist Vihara

Address: 358 Maddisons Road, Rolleston Christchurch, New zealand   Christchurch 7678
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Sri Lankan
Phone: 0064 3 3499925, 0064 220630568
E-mail: samadhibuddhistvihara@org.nz
Website: http://samadhibuddhistvihara.org.nz
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Main Contact: Thilak  Email  (Phone: 0064 2102615993)
Spiritual Director: Bhante soma  Email  (Phone: 0064 220630568)
Teacher: Bhante Soma  
Notes and Events:

Sunday School 9.00am to 12 pm 

Sunday Meditation  5.00pm to 7.00pm

Wednesday Meditation 7.00pm to  9.00pm

Saturday 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm Meditation

Saturday 6.00pm 7.30 pm Buddha puja and dhamma talk

Seela programe every second week of the month 8.30 am to 5.pm

 Temple opening time every day 5.00 am to 9.00pm


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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Notes and Events:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nichiren-Buddhism-Dunedin-Activity-Centre-SGINZ/266509160087423
 
This is an unofficial facebook page about SGINZ activities at Dunedin Activity Centre. Regular meeting every Tuesday 7pm to 8.30pm. All public are welcome.
For more detail, please email dunedin.kosenrufu@gmail.com
Description
The SGI movement in New Zealand began in the late 1960s through the efforts of a sole immigrant pioneer from Hiroshima, Japan—Mrs. Yuki Johnston. Her tireless work at planting the seeds of Nichiren Buddhism in New Zealand resulted in the formation of the first district around 26 January 1975 with only seven members.

SGINZ was registered as a charitable trust on 18 November 1994. Today, there are more than 1,500 SGI members practising all over the country, with activity centres in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Ref:http://www.sginz.org/

This page is about the activities we have in SGINZ Dunedin Activity Centre. You are welcome to contact us and visit us.


Southern Insight Meditation

Address: 16 Ward Street   Christchurch 8013
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Spirit Rock; Gaia House; Insight Meditation Society
Phone: 0064 3 3387070
E-mail: southern.insight.meditation@gmail.com
Website: http://southern-insight.org.nz/
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Main Contact: Julie Downard  Email  (Phone: 0064 21 1897 262)
Notes and Events:

Southern Insight Meditation was founded in 1998 and offers weekly meditation groups, and retreats from one to 9 days duration in the Christchurch area of New Zealand.  Teachers are authorised insight meditation teachers.  The two founders, Julie Downard and Di Robertson, are resident in Christchurch and offer one on one guidance and mentoring, and are available to lead retreats in other parts of New Zealand.


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