Auckland Buddhist Centre - meditation and Buddhisim, courses and retreats, events and activites.

Events and Activities
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Retreats
Retreats are an excellent opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and enjoy the company of other people who are exploring the Buddha's teachings. The structure of retreats gives ample time for meditation, reflection and relaxation. Our weekend retreats usually begin at around 6pm on the Friday evening and finish early afternoon on the Sunday. Booking is essential. Please print a booking form and return it to us with your deposit no later than one week prior to the start of the retreat. Cost for weekend retreats: $240/190/120 - you choose what you can afford to pay. Additional cost structures apply for longer retreats.

Many of our retreats are held at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre, Thames or at Awhitu Environmental Camp on the eastern coast of the Awhitu Peninsula.

Sangha Retreats - for those familiar with our practices
Men's Retreat
For those who are experienced meditators and comfortable in silence. Led by Guhyasiddhi. 20-22 August (at Sudarshanaloka).

Women For Meditation Retreat
For women who practice regularly at the Auckland Buddhist Centre. Led by Akampiya 17-26 September. There is an option to come for the first weekend only and then stay on for the following week (at Awhitu).

Springtime Family Retreat
Appropriate for all families with children or adult couples who are interested in practicing the Three Jewels within the context of kids and families. September 29 - October 3 (at Awhitu).

Breath by Breath. Meditation and reflection retreat inspired by the Buddha's sixteen contemplations on the breath. Led by Satyadevi. 19-21 November (at Sudarshanaloka).

Alexander Technique - a one-day introductory workshop for beginners
5 September. Led by Satyadevi. $60. Book here.
The Alexander Technique is a re-education of the way we move and use the body in every day activities. Alexander Technique can liberate energy locked in negative habits of mind and body;
improve body ‘use’ at home, work and in artistic performance; increase skill in many sports and leisure activities; release the tension and fatigue of some stress related illnesses.

In this introductory workshop we will learn how unhelpful postural patterns and misuse of the body can be prevented, so that, with practise and support, the body can once again become a delightful play of natural forces working in harmony with gravity.

The Living Breath workshops
4 July 10am - 4pm. $60. Book here.
A one-day workshop, 10am-4pm, open to all and focusing on body, breath awareness and movement for relaxation and calming. Led by Satyadevi. Enquiries here or to Satyadevi on 021 155 1736.

The Living Breath course
Further dates to be advised. Led by Satyadevi $135 ($120 low income). Book here.
Learn the subtle relationship between posture, movement and the breath; how to gain pain-free flexibility; how to train yourself in reducing stress levels; how to create tranquil and positive mental states; how to release the unconscious tension and fatigue or stress-related illness.

2010 Festivals
Parinirvana Day
Commemorates the Buddha's attainment of full and complete nirvana upon passing away.
Monday 15 February

Triratna Day
we celebrate the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Community 42 years ago.
Monday 12 April

Dharma Day
celebrates the occasion of the first teaching by the Buddha and the subsequent unfolding of the vast riches of his Dharma.
Sunday 25 July

108-year puja
celebrates the Birthday and long-life of our founder Urgyen Sangharakshita.
Monday 23th August

Padmasambhava Day
celebrates the iconic tantric guru, the lotus-born one who established the dharma in Tibet.
Monday 20 September

Sangha Day
celebrates the spiritual community and friendships of the followers of the Buddha.
Sunday 21 November