The Healing Power of Meditation - day retreat
Schedule
Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 06:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
174 Albert Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410 | Palmerston North, MW
with visiting teacher Gen Kelsang Lachpa
Our mind is our greatest healer.
Discover how to actualise your potential to overcome all mental pain, sorrow, loss, physical suffering, illness, and disease through one of the most renowned ancient meditations taught by Buddha, known as “taking and giving.”
Join us for this day retreat to practise transforming the simple act of breathing into a powerful healing practice that causes mental peace and happiness, improves concentration, enhances our love, compassion, and wisdom, and brings great meaning to our life.
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from everyday activities and worries and embark on a meditative journey understanding how powerful our minds of love, compassion and wisdom.
Each session will include an uplifting teaching and guided meditations, allowing both new and experienced practitioners to relax and enjoy this step-by-step retreat, reaching deeper levels of inner peace and happiness.
Timetable:
9.30 – 10.45am: teaching and meditation
10.45 – 11am: morning tea
11am – 12pm: teaching and meditation
12 – 1.30pm: lunch|
1.30 – 2.30pm: teaching and meditation
2.30 – 3pm: afternoon tea
3 – 4pm: teaching and meditation
WHAT TO EXPECT
These classes are based on Buddha’s teachings on the mind, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from them. There is no physical exercise involved and you can choose to sit either in a chair or on a cushion. These classes are suitable for all levels of experience.
Registration starts at 9:00am. This course includes a vegan, wheat-free lunch and morning/afternoon tea (we cannot guarantee gluten-free).
Where is it happening?
174 Albert Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















