Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery

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Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery Karma Choeling is located on twenty hectares of
land, 35 minutes drive North of Auckland.
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Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery is a study, meditation and retreat centre nestled in 50 acres of beautiful native bush just an hour north of Auckland, New Zealand. It is
the official New Zealand seat of His Holiness the
17th Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje. It is
administered by the New Zealand Karma Kagyu Trust
(NZKKT) a registered charitable organization. All
staff and helpers at the centre work on a voluntary
basis, and the income is derived from donations and
membership subscriptions. Karma Kagyu Thigsum Chokhorling (Karma Choeling)
is a study and retreat centre in the Karma Kagyu
tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It was established by
His Holiness, Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa,
the supreme head of the Karma Kagyu lineage. Karma Choeling continues today under the spiritual
guidance and protection of His Holiness the 17th
Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje, incarnation
of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. His Holiness is particularly
renowned as an accomplished meditation master, and
is the spiritual leader of millions of Buddhists around the world.

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20/10/2026

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Last Friday all the remedial work on our two slips was completed! A retaining wall has been constructed on the road from...
15/10/2026

Last Friday all the remedial work on our two slips was completed! A retaining wall has been constructed on the road from the Bodhi House carpark to the stupas, and the slip at the stupas has been expertly fixed using matting and earth nails.

04/10/2026
18/09/2026

We will be doing some earthworks at Karma Choeling from Wednesday 23 September 2026 for 2 weeks. Our parking area by the Bodhi House will be affected. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sunday 13 SEPTEMBERWe conducted Green Tara puja, dedicated particularly to a Dharma family in Australia. This was Venera...
13/09/2026

Sunday 13 SEPTEMBER
We conducted Green Tara puja, dedicated particularly to a Dharma family in Australia. This was Venerable Lama Phurpa’s first Tara puja in New Zealand.

Dear FriendsGreen Tara Puja will be held on Sunday 13th September at 10.00am in the temple at Karma Choeling.This puja i...
12/09/2026

Dear Friends
Green Tara Puja will be held on Sunday 13th September at 10.00am in the temple at Karma Choeling.

This puja is generously sponsored by Janie McGough from Australia who has sponsored this for her daughter Noni and her unborn child.

GREEN TARA. PUJA
Tara is the liberator, the Mother of the Buddhas, who arose from the tears of Avalokiteshvara, the Lord of Compassion.

Tara embodies the action energy which quickly removes obstacles.

People sponsor a Tara Puja when they are engaged in a project or important activity which requires a speedy and positive outcome and also in times of personal difficulty such as family problems or business obstacles.

Feel free to join us and light some butterlamps.

If you would like to sponsor Green Tara puja please contact the NZ Karma Kagyu Trust on [email protected]

NZKKT

Friday 11 SEPTEMBEROur Lamas performed the traditional purification practice of Vajrasattva, incorporating it into the B...
11/09/2026

Friday 11 SEPTEMBER
Our Lamas performed the traditional purification practice of Vajrasattva, incorporating it into the Bardo Puja for the deceased

Friday 11 SEPTEMBER at 5pmPlease join our Sangha on the anniversary of 9/11 to acknowledge those who have  passed away a...
10/09/2026

Friday 11 SEPTEMBER at 5pm
Please join our Sangha on the anniversary of 9/11 to acknowledge those who have passed away as well as those who have suffered tragedy in Nepal or in other parts of the world recently.
At 5pm on Friday 11 September we will conduct a special purification Bardo Puja of Vajrasattva.

You are welcome to email the names of your deceased family members and friends to: [email protected]

Please email your names before 4pm on 11 September.
A suggested donation of $10 per name is appreciated to cover costs of Shrine offerings and Puja materials. The Puja will begin at 5pm and will be followed by our regular evening practice of Chenrezig.

Our wonderful Tibetan doctor, Dr Lhundup Dorjee, has been at Karma Choeling nearly two weeks, conducting clinics and pub...
09/09/2026

Our wonderful Tibetan doctor, Dr Lhundup Dorjee, has been at Karma Choeling nearly two weeks, conducting clinics and public talks. He attended H E Namkhai Ngingpo's auspicious Medicine Buddha empowerment, and has been enjoying walking around the beautiful property.

The doctor's tour was organised by the Trust's Sowa Rigpa committee. Dr Dorjee returns to India on Friday.

Address

66 Bodhisattva Road, Waitoki
Silverdale
0994

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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