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Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery

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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.

07/09/2026

Sunday 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
Karma Choeling is conducting several Pujas for the deceased including Chod and Sur fire Puja. We are also very happy to express a warm welcome to Venerable Lama Phurpa to Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery. This was the first ceremony Lama Phurpa has led.

05/09/2026

Sunday 6 SEPTEMBER at 6pm

Incorporated into our evening prayers this Sunday we are conducting the special Chod practice of Machig Lapdron for the deceased and dedicating it to those who have lost their lives or loved ones in the Nepal floods.
If you wish to send names of the deceased to be included in the prayers please email your names to:

[email protected]

Suggested donation per name is $10

Please email your names by:
4pm tomorrow Sunday 6 September

04/09/2026

Tuesday 1 September 2026
The concluding chapter of HE Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche’s visit to Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery in Auckland was visiting the sacred sites of the property. His Eminence, accompanied by Venerable Pong Re Rinpoche and entourage, walked to the Buddha statue and on to the 8 Tathagatha Stupas in order to bless Karma Choeling’s sacred sites.

His Eminence’s visit was so rich and meaningful. We farewelled him with the aspiration that he will visit us again on his next visit to New Zealand scheduled for 2028.

03/09/2026

Tuesday 1 September 2026
It was a wonderful experience having so many people participate in the Medicine Buddha Empowerment bestowed by HE Namkhai Nyingpo at Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery. With our multicultural community Venerable Pong Re Rinpoche felt it very important His Eminence’s programme was translated into English, and Rinpoche undertook that task himself. It made a tremendous difference for all the English speaking participants.
In addition to the Medicine Buddha Empowerment, His Eminence bestowed many mantra transmissions including Chenrezig, Guru Rinpoche and Vajrasattva.
On the conclusion of the formal programme in the monastery, His Eminence drew the number for the lucky prize - a blessed, blue Medicine Buddha mala from Rinpoche himself. This was followed by a beautiful Cultural offering to His Eminence.
Feeling satisfied with such a rich and meaningful day, we farewelled His Eminence with the aspiration that he will visit us again in 2027.

31/08/2026

1 September 2026
Kindly note our updated programme for tomorrow’s visit of HE Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche to Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery.

28/08/2026

Tuesday 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

23/08/2026

Saturday 22 August
It was fitting to conclude our 3 week August Ngondro Retreat with a Dedication Ceremony that happened to be scheduled on Guru Rinpoche day, Saturday the lunar 10th.
We completed the traditional recitation of the Four Extraordinary Foundation Practices, and then performed the Tsog Offering Puja The Shower of Blessings, a Guru Yoga based on The Seven Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche.
Afterwards our Retreatants, Sangha and friends enjoyed delicious food together in celebration.

22/08/2026

Green Tara Puja Sunday 23 August

20/08/2026

All are welcome to attend our Retreat dedication ceremony on Saturday 22 August starting at 9am. There will be a special Tsog offering Puja to dedicate the merits of our practice to all sentient beings. If you wish to join our shared vegetarian lunch in the Bodhi House afterwards, please bring a plate.

18/08/2026

Tuesday 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 (afternoon)
HE Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche's Medicine Buddha Empowerment

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

Website

https://kagyu.org.nz/

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