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The Nelson Buddhist Centre (NBC), based near the centre of Nelson, New Zealand, was established in 2004 for the Nelson community.

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The centre is under the guidance of Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche, who teaches here regularly.

Senior students of Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche provide courses in Buddhist philosophy and meditation for beginners and programmes for those wishing to explore the Buddhist path more deeply. Visiting speakers regularly offer instruction.

The Centre consists of a meditation hall, a library, a shop and a sitting room with tea making facilities. The library is available as a reference library for all visitors but books are only available for loan to members except by special arrangement.

Contributions to this site are welcome.

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Location: 87 Nile Street, Nelson (Opposite Central School)

Mind Training Cards

We now have a new stock of boxed sets of the LoJong - Mind Training - aphorisms. All 59 sayings appear on individual cards with a brief explanatory commentary. (Card size is 7 x 7 cm. approx.) The enclosing box unfolds to show a brief introduction to the cards and how to use them. A wonderful way to bring these profound and practical contemplations into your living practice.

$20 per set from the Centre or contact: keith@rigdzin.org to arrange set(s) to be mailed to you. ($5 p&p per set in NZ)

Karma and Transcendence

An Introduction with Keith Rowan

6.45 pm. (after the 6 pm. evening meditation) Wednesday 5th. December

The word Karma is used widely in our society to express many different ideas - Destiny, Fate, Fault, Consequences of Action. The Buddhist view of Karma is vast in its effects and scope. Similarly, the word Transcendence is widely used and again, the Buddhists have a particular view. Simply speaking, Karma means 'activity' or 'how things happen' so in that case, what is transcendence?

In this talk Keith will open an investigation into these two subjects and how they are related. Though the talk will be from a Buddhist perspective, the subject is universal. It is not a matter of belief but of a study of 'how things are in themselves'. Therefore, the talk could be useful for anyone regardless of their beliefs. Having said that, the matter is complex and the talk may result in more questions than answers! All are welcome to join in.

About Keith Rowan:
Keith has, since 1973, travelled 5 continents studying Buddhism. He has been privileged to have had teachings from many of the greatest Buddhist masters of our time. He has been sharing the Dharma and facilitating retreats for over 20 years in several countries. Keith's real skill though, is in taking the core essence of Buddhism, and making it accessible to the western mind and practical for today's world.

Cost: Free. Donations at the door always welcome to support the work of the Nelson Buddhist Centre.

Sunday Study and Practice Group

Practice starts 10.15 am., Study Group at 11.30 am. every Sunday at the Nelson Buddhist Centre

Every Sunday there is an in-depth group exploration into the meaning of significant Buddhist teachings. The Sunday group has been operating for many months and participants have found it useful and enjoyable and so are keen for it to continue. Recently the group completed a cycle of study so now is a good time for newcomers who might like to take part to join in.

The current group consists of people from a wide range of backgrounds, not all Buddhist. All are most welcome.

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo

Cycle starts 11.30 am. Sunday 2nd December

A pithy set of mind training instructions which presents an entire view of the path of a bodhisattva, someone whose aim is to be of benefit to all sentient beings. If you want to know what the Buddhist path is, this is a complete description. It will doubtless provoke much thought and discussion.

Sunday Practice Session

10.15 - 11.30 am every Sunday

Each week, prior to the study group, there is a practice session based on the Rigdzin Practice Book which includes meditations on Manjusri (for clarity from confusion) and Vajrasattva (for purification of negative thoughts and actions.) It concludes with a short reading of the King of Prayers - Samantabhadra's Prayer for Excellent Conduct, an inspirational practice which invokes the highest aspirations of the human spirit.

You are welcome to attend either the practice session and/or the study group.

Cost: Donation at the door. Free to members.

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