Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre

31/03/2026

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29/03/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

How to Stop Overthinkin *NEW* drop-in class topic

At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst and in Bulls Mondays.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8pm at the Parish of our Lady of Grace in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: How to Stop Overthinking, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: - How to Stop Overthinking, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- How to Stop Overthinkin, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Wishfulfilling Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: Prayers for World Peace at the centre, 7 - 8pm with David Kelly and Kelsang Phunwang

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

Why meditate? Most of us would like to experience a sense of calmness and peace. An inner happiness that stays with us, and helps us face problems and difficulties without getting caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. Meditation is a really useful method for achieving these goals.

22/03/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Learn to Meditate course: drop-in class topic
Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst, in Bulls on Monday!

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8pm at the Parish of our Lady of Grace in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: - Learn to Meditate, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- Learn to Meditate, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: - Meditation for Beginners in Whanganui, 10am- 1pm, Taupo Quay Arts Centre with Kadam Birgit
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with David Kelly and Kelsang Phunwang

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

17/03/2026

MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
1/2 Day Course with Kadam Birgit
DATE: Sunday 29 March
TIME: 10 am – 1 pm
Cost: $30 ($15 unwaged)

Book: https://meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org/meditation-for-beginners-whanganui/

ABOUT THIS COURSE
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful.
If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions.
If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful and we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of the external circumstances.
We will experience a purer and purer form of happiness.
Gradually we develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time, rather than an unbalanced mind that oscillates between the extremes of excitement and despondency.

DETAILS
These classes are based on Buddha’s teachings on the mind, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from them. There is no physical exercise involved and we sit in chairs. These classes are suitable for all levels of experience. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.

WHERE
Whanganui Arts Centre
19 Taupo Quay (Riverside entrance)

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

15/03/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Learn to Meditate course: drop-in class topic
Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst, in Bulls on Monday!

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8pm at the Parish of our Lady of Grace in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: - Learn to Meditate, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- Learn to Meditate, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: - Meditation for Beginners, 10am- 1pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang.
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with David Kelly and Kelsang Phunwang

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

08/03/2026

TONIGHT IN BULLS

Learn to Meditate class
Every Monday, 7 - 8pm
at The Parish of our Lady of Grace, 10 Daniell Street, Bulls
with Kelsang Phunwang

Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.
See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8pm at the Parish of our Lady of Grace in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Why meditate? Most of us would like to experience a sense of calmness and peace.
An inner happiness that stays with us, and helps us face problems and difficulties without getting caught up in negative thoughts and emotions

Basically, the purpose of meditation is to develop and maintain a special experience of inner peace by identifying and reducing negative states of mind and replacing them with positive states of mind.
It helps us develop clarity and perspective so that we can solve problems and deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways.

This course sets out clear, easy-to-follow steps in establishing good meditation habits and practices.

Why meditate? Most of us would like to experience a sense of calmness and peace. An inner happiness that stays with us, and helps us face problems and difficulties without getting caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. Meditation is a really useful method for achieving these goals.

08/03/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Learn to Meditate course: drop-in class topic
Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst, in Bulls on Monday!

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8pm at the Parish of our Lady of Grace in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: - Learn to Meditate, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- Learn to Meditate, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: - Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with David Kelly and Kelsang Phunwang

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

Why meditate? Most of us would like to experience a sense of calmness and peace. An inner happiness that stays with us, and helps us face problems and difficulties without getting caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. Meditation is a really useful method for achieving these goals.

01/03/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Learn to Meditate course: drop-in class topic
Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.

At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst. Bulls' classes are starting again tomorrow!

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

MONDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8pm at the Parish of our Lady of Grace in Bulls with Kelsang Phunwang

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

WEDNESDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

THURSDAY: - Learn to Meditate, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- Learn to Meditate, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Wishfulfilling Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: - Stay Positive in Times of Change, course, 10am - 1pm with Kadam Birgit
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with David Kelly and Kelsang Phunwang

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

22/02/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Learn to Meditate course: drop-in class topic
Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.
At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst. Bulls' classes are starting again next Monday on the 2nd of March.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

WEDNESDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

THURSDAY: - Learn to Meditate, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- Learn to Meditate, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: - Buddha Vajrasattva Retreat, 8.30am - 4.15pm, three sessions at the centre with Kelsang Phunwang
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with David Kelly and Kelsang Phunwang

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

15/02/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Classes are starting again this week with a Learn to Meditate course: 7pm Wednesday at the centre, 174 Albert Street, Palmerston North.
Suitable for beginners and to improve your existing meditation practice.

At the centre in Palmerston North on Wednesday evening and Thursday at lunchtime, at the branch class in Ashhurst. Bulls' classes are starting again on the 2nd of March.

See website for more information: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

WEDNESDAY: Learn to Meditate, 7 - 8.15pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

TUESDAY: FP study programme, 6.30 - 9pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit

THURSDAY: - Learn to Meditate, 10 - 11am at the Village Valley Centre in Ashhurst with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments
- Learn to Meditate, 12.15 - 12.45pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit, followed by refreshments

SATURDAY: Heart Jewel at the centre, 8.30 - 9.45am, followed by morning tea.

SUNDAY: - Silence is Golden, day retreat, 9.30am - 4pm at the centre with Kadam Birgit
- Prayers for World Peace, 7 - 8pm at the centre with David Kelly

more info: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

11/02/2026

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