Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi is the Abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery,
and the head of the Mountains and Rivers Order.
"Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind created." – The Dhammpada
Most people, at their core, are caring, kind and want to help others. This is compassion in Buddhism; to actively work to alleviate the suffering of others. However, because of our self-clinging, false views and attachments we don’t always feel and act this way. And even when our hearts are open, we can feel stuck by others’ unwillingness or lack of capacity to change. We can feel overwhelmed by situations we want to change but have little ability to do so.
This evening talk and discussion will explore Buddhist practices for both cultivating loving kindness within ourselves and directing this to others. Drawing from the Buddha’s enlightened understanding of the power of mind, we always have the ability to reach out to others through such practices, even to those we will never meet. In this way, the mind and world is transformed.
Each July Shugen Roshi presents a programme of teachings in Nelson.
In 2026 he will also offer teachings in Rotorua. Check out NZ Events 2026.
In 2026 he will also offer teachings in Rotorua. Check out NZ Events 2026.
Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi is the Head of the Mountains and Rivers Order, and abbot and resident teacher of Zen Mountain Monastery. Shugen has been in full-time residential Zen training since 1986; he received Dharma transmission from Daido Roshi in 1997. He has visited New Zealand to lead Zen Buddhist retreats and workshops for many years, and currently offers a programme in Nelson each July.
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Venue: Fairfield House, 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson, New Zealand
If you have questions about this retreat please contact us:
Gwitha Kaido Nash
021-121-8133
[email protected]
If you have questions about this retreat please contact us:
Gwitha Kaido Nash
021-121-8133
[email protected]
