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

"Faith within Impermanence"
Public Talk, Nelson

by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
Friday, July 12, 7.30pm at Fairfield House, top of Trafalgar Street.
Entry by donation

Dharma Workshop, Nelson

"Of Benefit to All – The Four Immeasurables"
Loving kindness, Compassion, Gladness and Equanimity
Led by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
Saturday, July 13, 9-3pm.
Fairfield House, Nelson

​Sesshin - Silent Zen Meditation Retreat, Nelson region

Led by Shugen Roshi
Sunday, July 14, 5pm - Saturday, July 20, 2pm.
This retreat can be joined in progress until Thursday evening.
Rotoiti Lodge, St Arnaud, Nelson region.

Strathean Zen Weekend Retreat, Wellington/Manawatu

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