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Zen meditation in Rotorua

Kia ora!

The Rotorua Zen group holds hui on Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings.

The venue is in Glenholme, a 15-minute walk from the centre of town.

We practise seated Zen meditation ("zazen"), where participants either sit cross-legged or kneeling, or in a chair. 
Those new to Zen and meditation are encouraged to request instruction, which is available by appointment and takes about 45 minutes. 

Zazen is a practice of silence, except for a brief piece of chanting at the end of our sitting time. We share a cup of tea and some conversation to conclude the session.

To support the zen group's work, participants are encouraged to make a regular fortnightly donation of $5 to $10.
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Meeting times

Monday morning schedule, 6am-7.20am:
  - 35 mins of seated meditation
  - 10 minutes of walking meditation
  - 30 minutes of seated meditation
  - Morning service
Tuesday evening schedule, 6.30pm-7.30pm:
 - 
25 mins of seated meditation
 - 10 mins of walking meditation
 - 25 mins of seated meditation

Contact Us

[email protected]
Geoff Moore – 021 238 4618

Location

Glenholme, Rotorua
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    • Wangapeka Zen Retreat (Oct 17-19)
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    • Meditation retreat (January 11-17 2026, Mt Hutt)
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    • Learn how to meditate
    • Teachers
    • The Eight Gates of Zen
    • FAQ on starting Zen practice
  • Dharma Teachings
    • Audio
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    • Rotorua
    • Manawatu
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    • Nelson
    • Otautahi-Christchurch
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