Events

Teachings, ceremonies & gatherings

What is coming up across Aotearoa. Most gatherings are open to all; where a traditional guidance on participation applies, it is noted on the event.

Most recent gathering

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.

See the programme

Earlier gatherings

1 September 2026 · Waitoki, Auckland
Medicine Buddha Empowerment · Blessing of Buddha Statue and Stupa
His Eminence confers the Medicine Buddha empowerment and blesses a Buddha statue and stupa at Waitoki, north of Auckland.
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30 August 2026 · Auckland
Orgyen Norlha Empowerment · Inauguration of Kharchu Centre New Zealand
The central day of the 2026 visit: an empowerment and blessing, the formal inauguration of Kharchu Centre New Zealand, and a cultural programme in Auckland.
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27 August 2026 · Queenstown
Rigdzin Dupa Empowerment
His Eminence confers the Rigdzin Dupa empowerment in Queenstown as part of the 2026 New Zealand visit.
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25 August 2026 · Christchurch
Tshewang Ceremony and Longevity Blessing
A traditional long-life ceremony and blessing offered by His Eminence in Christchurch during the 2026 New Zealand visit.
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His Eminence's New Zealand Visit 2026

Medicine Buddha Empowerment · Blessing of Buddha Statue and Stupa

Orgyen Norlha Empowerment · Inauguration of Kharchu Centre New Zealand

Rigdzin Dupa Empowerment

Tshewang Ceremony and Longevity Blessing