Each January and July the Mountains and Rivers Order in New Zealand offers a series of Zen events including
​week-long silent Zen meditation retreat (sesshin). ​In July the head of the MRO, Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi visits Nelson to lead these events, and in January either Hojin Sensei or Hogen Sensei leads the Christchurch events.  ​Regional groups also offer regular Zen events throughout the year, including weekly group meditation sessions.

Zen Events 2019 and 2020

Strathean Zen Weekend Retreat, Wellington/Manawatu

Friday, September 27, 5pm - Sunday September 29, 2pm.
Strathean Retreat, 1.5 hours north of Wellington.

Wangapeka Zen Retreat, Nelson region

November 22, 5pm - Sunday November 24, 2pm.

Christchurch: Public Talk – Introduction to Karma

This talk is the first of two teachings at the zendo on karma.
Feel encouraged to come to one or other, or both. Entry by koha.
Friday January 17, 7pm-8.30pm, at the Opawa Zendo, 4 Kennedy Place, Hillsborough, Chch.


Christchurch: Saturday workshop – Awakening to Karma

Join us for these important teachings on karma and the alleviation of suffering.
Saturday January 18, 9am-4.30pm at the Opawa Zendo, 4 Kennedy Place, Hillsborough, Chch.


Sesshin – Silent Zen Meditation Retreat, mid-Canterbury

Led by Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
January 19-25, 2020.
This retreat can be joined in progress until Thursday evening.
Staveley Camp, 1.5 hours from Christchurch