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A one-day retreat with Shugen Roshi



9am - 3.30pm, Saturday July 11, 2026, Nelson, New Zealand
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The theme for the July workshop will be available by May 2026.

Cost: $100, including a vegetarian lunch with gluten free and vegan options.

Venue: Fairfield House, Nelson.

Health precaution: If you have cold or flu symptoms, please do not attend. A full refund of the retreat fee (but not transport costs) is offered to anyone who needs to cancel for health reasons.
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 Enquiries: Gwitha Kaido Nash, 021-121-8133, [email protected]

Weekend Zen Buddhist workshop July 2017. Nelson, NZ
Weekend Zen Buddhist workshop July 2017. Nelson, NZ

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi is the Head of the Mountains and Rivers Order, 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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If you have questions about this retreat please contact us:
Gwitha Kaido Nash

021-121-8133
[email protected]

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  • Home
  • NZ Events 2026
    • Strathean Zen Retreat, Otaki (15-17 May)
    • Wangapeka Zen Retreat
    • Evening Talk (July 10, Nelson)
    • Sesshin meditation retreat (July 12-18)
  • Zen training
    • Practical Zen
    • Learn how to meditate
    • Teachers
    • The Eight Gates of Zen
    • FAQ on starting Zen practice
  • Dharma Teachings
    • Audio
    • Video
  • Zen Groups
    • Auckland
    • Rotorua
    • Manawatu
    • Wellington
    • Nelson
    • Otautahi-Christchurch
  • Contact Us
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