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, Sensei 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.

Details on July 2018 events coming in April...

Recent Events

Illuminated Mind: ​Seeing into the Illusory Self

A Public Talk by Shugen, Sensei
​​Friday, July 14, 2017 at 7pm. Entry by koha.
Fairfield House, Nelson, New Zealand.

​Playing in the Buddha Field: Compassion and Skillful Means

A Weekend Buddhist Workshop led by Shugen, Sensei 
​​Saturday, July 15, 2017. 9am-4pm & Sunday, July 16, 9am-1.30pm
Fairfield House, Nelson, New Zealand

​Sesshin - Silent Zen Meditation Retreat

Led by Shugen Sensei
Monday, July 17, 2017, 5pm - Sunday, July 23, 2pm
Nelson Lakes, New Zealand​.