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 will be in Nelson to lead these events. For January 2024, Jody Hojin Kimmel Sensei will travel to New Zealand to offers teachings and guidance.  ​Regional groups also hold regular Zen events, including weekly group meditation sessions.

Online teachings
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Practical Zen: Loving this Life

'Practical Zen' is an online teaching suited for new and experienced practitioners.
The programme is led by Zen teacher Hogen Green Sensei, and held one Sunday of each month via Zoom from 10.30am. 

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Retreats, Workshops & Talks
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Weekend Meditation Retreat
(Ōtaki, north of Wellington)

Friday May 5 to Sunday May 7, 2023.

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Public Talk, Nelson
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi

Friday July 7, 2023, 7.30pm
Shugen Roshi will offer a talk on Zen Buddhist practice at Fairfield House.
Suitable for new and experienced practitioners.

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One-day Retreat, Nelson
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi

Saturday July 8, 2023, 9.00am-3pm
Shugen Roshi presents an immersive discussion on aspect of Zen Practice. 
Suitable for new and experienced practitioners.

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Sesshin Meditation Retreat 
Lake Rotoiti, Nelson region

Sunday July 9 to Saturday July 15, 2023.
This retreat can be joined in progress up until Thursday July 13.

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