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His Eminence and members of the Kharchu Centre community walking a forest path in Aotearoa, past a line of Himalayan prayer flags.

Serving Buddha Dharma with Wisdom & Compassion

A community for Dharma, practice and connection in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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A large gathering of the Kharchu Centre community with His Eminence, seated together in a decorated shrine hall in New Zealand.

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Kharchu Centre New Zealand brings people together to study and practise Buddha Dharma, take part in spiritual activities, and support one another through compassion, wisdom and community.

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His Eminence Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche seated during a Buddhist ceremony.

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His Eminence
Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche

The Seventh Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche is a revered master of the Nyingma tradition, devoted to preserving, practising and transmitting Buddha Dharma. Born in Eastern Bhutan in 1966, he founded Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery in Bumthang in 1982, and is a principal holder of the Jangter, the Northern Treasure lineage.

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A large gathering of the Kharchu Centre community standing in prayer during a ceremony in a New Zealand hall.

24 Aug – 4 September 2026 · Christchurch, Queenstown & Auckland

His Eminence's New Zealand Visit 2026

His Eminence Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche visits Aotearoa for eleven days of teachings, empowerments, blessings and community programmes across Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland.

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Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery, Bumthang, Bhutan, in morning light.
“Serving Buddha Dharma with wisdom and compassion.”

KHARCHU CENTRE NEW ZEALAND

May wisdom and compassion flourish.