Meditation Course in Ruby Bay for Peace and Focus
Meditation Course: Meditation for Peace and Focus, by Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
A 6 Week Course with Lozang Hursthouse
Tuesdays 6.00 – 7.00pm, 28 March - 9 May
Wee Wellbeing Studio, 155 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay
Enjoy a calming meditation session with experienced meditator Lozang Hursthouse. Explore different breathing meditation techniques, basic visualization meditations and have the chance to ask questions so your practice can strengthen and grow. Based in Buddhist techniques, these meditations are open and relevant for all who would like to increase peace and focus in their daily lives. No experience needed.
Lozang grew up in a Buddhist family in New Zealand and is a student of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s. He was ordained as a monk for 10 years. During that time he studied at Chenrezig Institute in Australia and spent a number of years in different meditation retreats. Lozang has a relaxed and open way of guiding meditation and discussion.
Cost: $60 for six week course
Register online or email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz, or at Wee Shop Organics, 03 540 2657
Register online: www.chandrakirti.co.nz...
**Please note: There is no session on Tuesday 25 April, as it is a public holiday.
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