Community
This is a community.
People come together at Kharchu Centre New Zealand for teachings, meditation, ceremonies, practice, service and friendship. Some have followed this tradition their whole lives; others are here for the first time. All are welcome.
The aim of this page is simple: that you feel welcome before you ever attend.
Coming together
How the community gathers
Teachings & practice
People arrive early, settle in, and sit together while a teacher speaks. Newcomers are welcomed and helped to find their place.
Ceremonies
Communal practices for purification and wellbeing — sometimes a single afternoon, sometimes several days, always shared.
Shared meals
Food is prepared and eaten together. Much of the friendship of the community is formed around a table.
Service
Setting up a hall, greeting visitors, cooking, cleaning, driving. Ordinary work, offered together.
Take part
Ways to take part
Come to an event
The simplest way to begin. See what is coming up and just arrive. Upcoming events
Volunteer
The Centre runs on the service of its community. Tell us your interests and availability through the contact page.
Become a member
A formal way to belong and to help sustain the Centre. About membership