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.

Open Retreats - all welcome
The Boundless Heart - exploring loving kindness and the Brahma Viharas. 1-5 April at Sudarshanoloka.
Breath by Breath. Meditation and reflection retreats inspired by the Buddha's sixteen contemplations on the breath. 23-25 April (at Sudarshanaloka), 6-8 August (venue to be announced) 19-21 November (at Sudarshanaloka).

Sangha Retreats - for those familiar with our practices
Sangha retreat, 7-9 May (at Awhitu Environmental camp).
Queen's Birthday retreat, 4-7 June (at Awhitu Environmental camp).

Men's Retreats
Men's Retreat. 20-22 August (at Sudarshanaloka).

Alexander Technique - a one-day introductory workshop for beginners
7 March 10am – 4pm 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, 5 September, 5 December 10am - 4pm. $60. Book here.
A series of one-day workshops, 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
Fridays 5.45-7.15pm, 5 Feb to 12 March. $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

FWBO Day
we celebrate the founding of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order 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