Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre

07/12/2025

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

How to Really Relax - Know your Mind - drop in class topic.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch classes in Ashhurst and Whanganui. Mondays in Bulls.
Last classes of the year.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: How to Really Relax -Know your Mind, 7 - 8pm at Te Matapihi centre in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: -How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax Mind, 6 - 7pm at the Arts Centre in Whanganui with Kadam Birgit

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel, 8.30 - 9.45am at the centre, followed by refreshments

SUNDAY: - Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang and David Kelly

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

On the surface of a stormy ocean, there are waves and there can be a lot of turbulence. But the deeper we go below the surface, the more still waters become regardless of the weather at the surface. By looking within our own mind, we can find similar stillness and refuge from the stress and chaos of...

05/12/2025

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05/12/2025

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Don't miss out on the early bird discount for this enriching Festival. It will focus on how to transform each and every situation into powerful opportunities for spiritual growth and finally peaceful states of mind. Early bird discounts for booking end on Sunday 7 December, so book your summer spiritual holiday now and look forward to a meaningful time away.

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01/12/2025

30/11/2025

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

How to Really Relax - Know your Mind - drop in class topic.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch classes in Ashhurst and Whanganui. Mondays in Bulls.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: How to Really Relax -Know your Mind, 7 - 8pm at Te Matapihi centre in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: -How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax Mind, 6 - 7pm at the Arts Centre in Whanganui with Kadam Birgit

SATURDAY: Wishfulfilling Jewel, 8.30 - 9.45am at the centre, followed by refreshments

SUNDAY: - the Power of Slowing down, 10am - 1pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang and David Kelly

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

26/11/2025

The Power of Slowing Down
Half day meditation course,
Sunday 7 December, 10am - 1pm
Amitabha KMC
With Kadam Birgit
Book: https://meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org/the-power-of-slowing-down/

It seems fair to say that we’re in a distraction crisis these days. Or perhaps you’ve been too distracted to notice. The world seems to be (is!) moving ever and ever faster, throwing more and more things into our path. And our natural instinct is to move just as fast in order to keep up. And good luck with that.

Buddha is a b-i-g fan of the Slow Down Movement.

When we slow down in meditation, for example, we give ourself the chance to absorb. When we slow down in daily life, we give ourself the chance to respond to people, events, thoughts, etc. with wisdom and empathy. We regain crucial control over our own mind and our own actions. If you feel that your world is slipping out of your control, please join us for some teachings on Buddha’s advice for how to shift into a lower gear, in life and in meditation.

Everyone is welcome.

23/11/2025

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

How to Really Relax - Know your Mind - drop in class topic.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch classes in Ashhurst and Whanganui. Mondays in Bulls.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: How to Really Relax -Know your Mind, 7 - 8pm at Te Matapihi centre in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: -How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax Mind, 6 - 7pm at the Arts Centre in Whanganui with Kadam Birgit

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel, 8.30 - 9.45am at the centre, followed by refreshments

SUNDAY: - Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang and David Kelly

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

21/11/2025

This Sunday at the arts centre in Whanganui. Everyone welcome. Book: https://meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org/peace-of-mind/

On the surface of a stormy ocean, there are waves and there can be a lot of turbulence. But the deeper we go below the surface, the more still waters become regardless of the weather at the surface. By looking within our own mind, we can find similar stillness and refuge from the stress and chaos of...

16/11/2025

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

How to Really Relax - Know your Mind - drop in class topic.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch classes in Ashhurst and Whanganui. Mondays in Bulls.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: How to Really Relax -Know your Mind, 7 - 8pm at Te Matapihi centre in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: -How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax Mind, 6 - 7pm at the Arts Centre in Whanganui with Kadam Birgit

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel, 8.30 - 9.45am at the centre, followed by refreshments

SUNDAY: - Finding Peace in the midst of Chaos, 10am - 1pm in Whanganui with Kadam Birgit
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang and David Kelly

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

13/11/2025

Finding Peace in the midst of Chaos - meditation half day course
Sunday 23 November, 10 am - 1pm
with Kadam Birgit
Community Arts Centre, Whanganui

More info and book: https://meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org/peace-of-mind/

What is our response to the suffering and cruelty we see all around us in our world? Discouragement, fear, grief, rage?
When we find ourselves caught up in painful, overwhelming minds is there anything that we can do?
Yes! Buddha explained how to keep the mind free from fear and anxiety and instead use difficult situations to cultivate inspiring views that help us keep calm and positive.

In this course we will explore practical approaches to the challenges we are facing and how to deal with changes with a less stressed and anxious mind.
We will learn how to grow our inner strength, peace of mind, and emotional resilience.
Through this training, rather than feeling discouraged by all the problems and pain we see around us and within us,
We discover a capacity to turn that negativity on its head and to actually use it to empower our mind.

The result is that instead of feeling stuck and helpless, we experience an inner ability to transform suffering into powerful, positive states of mind, such as love, compassion and joy.
This power enables us to not only grow spiritually, but also to create a deeply positive effect on those around us and even our world.

WHAT TO EXPECT
These classes are based on Buddha’s teachings on the mind, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from them. There is no physical exercise involved and you can choose to sit either in a chair or on a cushion. These classes are suitable for all levels of experience.

Registration starts at 9:30am. This course includes a vegan, wheat-free morning tea (we cannot guarantee gluten-free).

WHERE
Whanganui Arts Centre
19 Taupo Quay (Riverside entrance)
Whanganui, 4500

On the surface of a stormy ocean, there are waves and there can be a lot of turbulence. But the deeper we go below the surface, the more still waters become regardless of the weather at the surface. By looking within our own mind, we can find similar stillness and refuge from the stress and chaos of...

09/11/2025

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

How to Really Relax - Know your Mind - *new* drop in class topic.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch classes in Ashhurst and Whanganui. Mondays in Bulls.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: How to Really Relax -Know your Mind, 7 - 8pm at Te Matapihi centre in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: -How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax - Know your Mind, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments
-How to Really Relax Mind, 6 - 7pm at the Arts Centre in Whanganui with Kadam Birgit

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel, 8.30 - 9.45am at the centre, followed by refreshments

SUNDAY: - Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang and David Kelly

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

On the surface of a stormy ocean, there are waves and there can be a lot of turbulence. But the deeper we go below the surface, the more still waters become regardless of the weather at the surface. By looking within our own mind, we can find similar stillness and refuge from the stress and chaos of...