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.
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 2018
Weekend Zen Retreat, Wangapeka
Start Thursday or Friday, Nov 22-25, 2018.
Wangapeka retreat is 80 minutes from Nelson. |
It's Alive! Weekend Creativity Retreat, Canterbury
Led by Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
Monday, Jan 18, 5pm - Sunday, Jan 20, 2pm Staveley Camp, Canterbury. Sesshin - Silent Zen Meditation Retreat
Led by Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
Monday, Jan 21, 5pm - Sunday, Jan 27, 2pm. This retreat can be joined in progress until Friday evening. Staveley Camp, Canterbury. |
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