The Life of a Tibetan Monk in a Monastery: Public Talk in Nelson!
Wednesday 29 March, 6.30 – 8.00pm
At Fairfield House, 48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson
With Geshe Jampa Tharchin
Geshe Tharchin will share his personal experience living and studying in a Monastic University. Listening this inspiring story we will be able to discover a living view on the life of a Tibetan Monk in a Tibetan Monastery, their way of practice, study and train in order to become a Geshe (the highest learned degree in a Tibetan monastery university).
$10 Waged/ $5 Unwaged donation at the door.
Geshela has studied Buddhist philosophy for more than 20 years completing his monastic studies to the highest level and has extensive meditation experience. He has a profound knowledge of both meditation and study and coupled with his very warm and engaging teaching style makes him a very popular and enjoyable teacher.
Questions? Email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz or use the “Contact Us” form via our website: www.chandrakirti.co.nz...
Phone: +64 3 5432021
Chandrakirti Meditation Centre is a Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Upper Moutere. Our goal is to promote the wisdom, compassion and loving kindness that is the very heart of Tibetan Buddhism.
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From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
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5% Second half of November
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44.7% 1st December
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16.6% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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