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, July 2018

The Gift of Karma: Understanding Cause and Effect in a Spiritual Life

A Public Talk by Shugen, Roshi
​​Friday, July 13, 2018 at 7.30pm. Entry by koha.
Fairfield House, Nelson, New Zealand.

The Bright Moon of Wisdom: An Intimate Study of Zen Master Hakuin's "Song of Zazen"

Day-long Zen Buddhist Retreat led by Shugen, Roshi
​​Saturday, July 14, 2017. 9am-3pm
Fairfield House, Nelson, New Zealand

​Sesshin - Silent Zen Meditation Retreat

Led by Shugen, Roshi
Sunday, July 15, 2017, 5pm - Saturday, July 21, 3pm
Nelson Lakes, New Zealand​.