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# NZ Buddhist Council

fostering information-sharing, respect, collaboration and friendship between Buddhist communities in Aotearoa

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## Posts

- [Community](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/community/)
- [Climate Change statement endorsed by NZ Buddhist Communities received by Hon James Shaw and  COP26 Representatives](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/endorsed-the-nz-buddhist-council-statement-received-by-hon-james-shaw-and-un-cop26-delegates/) - New Zealand Buddhist Council message of encouragement to Governmental delegations to the 26th Session of the Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) It is time for wise, decisive and effective measures. Humanity's impact has brought about rapid climate change and we are facing the results - shrinking ice sheets,
- [Vaccine Pass Q & A](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/vaccine-pass-q-a/)
- [Buddha's Birthday 2021 - MyoSimSa and Nam Kook temples](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/buddhas-birthday-2021-myosimsa-and-nam-kook-temples/)
- [Sustaining peace after New Lynn attack](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/sustaining-peace-after-new-lynn-attack/) - Keeping trust and peace after New Lynn terror attack.
- [Leave No Traces](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/leave-no-traces/) - A short talk given at the New Zealand Buddhist Council AGM by Ven. Amala Wrightson, Auckland Zen Centre on 15th May, 2021. We were posed this question: What skillful strategies from the Buddhist tradition are sometimes overlooked but could be used more widely to address the challenges of modern times? What immediately sprung to mind
- [Statement on End of Life Choice Act](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/statement-on-end-of-life-choice-act/) - The NZ Buddhist Council is not in favour of euthanasia. The first principle of Buddhism is not to harm sentient life and the extreme form of harm is causing death. Buddhists try to motivate all their actions with compassion. Seeing suffering urges a Buddhist to respond in the most skillful way that one can. When
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/recommended-by-venerable-amala-wrightson-in-mar-2020/) - Food for thought in times of infectious disease Vimalakirti is quoted as saying "I am sick because sentient beings are sick." Manjusri asked, "Householder, whence came this sickness of yours? How long will it continue? [...] How can it be alleviated?" Continue reading ... - recommended by Ven. Amala Wrightson, Auckland Zen Centre
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/wisdom-contributed-by-jong-gun-sunim/) - subtle direction of the mind, Dhammapada verses 54 and 55 - scent of virtue
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contributed-by-pimmy-takdhada-in-mar-2020/) - Inspiration and insight from within your own community. “wisdom from the here-and-now” and “mindful living during emergencies”.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contributed-by-robert-hunt-in-mar-2020/) - Inspiration and insight from within your own community. “wisdom from the here-and-now” and “mindful living during emergencies”.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contributed-by-derek-ledayn-in-mar-2020/) - Inspiration and insight from within your own community. “wisdom from the here-and-now” and “mindful living during emergencies”.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/quotation-from-robert-aitken-roshi/) - Inspiration and insight from within your own community. “wisdom from the here-and-now” and “mindful living during emergencies”.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contributed-by-peter-small-in-mar-2020/) - Inspiration and insight from within your own community. “wisdom from the here-and-now” and “mindful living during emergencies”.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contributed-by-richard-von-sturmer-in-mar-2020/) - Inspiration and insight from within your own community. “wisdom from the here-and-now” and “mindful living during emergencies”.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contributed-by-ajahn-chandako-in-mar-2020/) - Wise Fear vs Foolish Fear The Buddha made it clear that there are legitimate dangers in the world, and there is a wise way to respond to them. He also said there is a great amount of self-created fear that unnecessarily creates suffering for ourselves and others. As the coronavirus … Continue reading - Ajahn Chandako,
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/waking-up-to-our-deep-interconnectedness/) - Reflection on a Zen/Chan saying by Amala Wrightson Sensei
- [New Health & Safety regulations](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/new-health-safety-regulations/) - The trustees of Buddhist temples and centres need to understand the new Health and Safety Act. The new legislation (the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015) provides some exemptions for volunteer organisations, associations and charities. However, the trustees of religious charities (or related volunteer organisations) need to understand where their organisation fits under the
- [Explore sacred spaces in Auckland](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/explore-sacred-spaces-in-auckland/) - 4 to 12 November 2017 Come along and join us as Auckland's diverse faith groups open their doors to introduce us to their faith and ways of worship! Visit the houses of worship at the times listed below - but please also check the "Sacred Spaces 2017" page on the Auckland Interfaith Council website for
- [Mindfulness Summer Camp for school children](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/mindfulness-summer-camp-for-school-children/) - Rukman Wagachchi reports on a two-day Mindfulness Camp (Sati Pasala) that was held on Jan 31st to Feb 2nd this year, for 35 school children at Bella Rakha Retreat Centre in Oratia, Auckland: The young people participating ranged from eight to seventeen years of age. We organised them into four groups, with five facilitators. Apart
- [First Aid Course for Sangha](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/firstaidcourse/) - We are running a First Aid Course for monks and nuns on Saturday the 9th of June 2018 at Srilankaramaya in Otahuhu, Auckland. The NZ Buddhist Council is contributing to the course costs, but we also request sponsorship from laypeople. To register, please send your name and contact details to Rukman Wagachchi. If you wish
- [Helping animals](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/helping-animals/) - Each and every living being cherishes its life. Liberating animals into the wild is a custom that has special meaning in some Buddhist traditions. Often this will involve purchasing, blessing and then releasing animals that they have saved from being killed. Practitioners believe that this brings spiritual benefit to themselves and to the animals being
- [The Buddhist Council's 10th Anniversary](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/the-buddhist-councils-10th-anniversary/) - In 2007, we held the first meeting of what was to become the NZ Buddhist Council, and in 2008 the organisation was incorporated. This year is the Buddhist Council's tenth anniversary. We are working on two projects to celebrate this milestone. A booklet outlining the history of Buddhism in New Zealand and the NZ Buddhist
- [Mindfulness facilitators for Schools](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/mindfulness-facilitators-for-schools/) - We would like to invite those with experience in mindfulness meditation to write to us, if you are interested in joining NZBC Mindfulness Facilitators Group. When writing to us please send us your CV / resume of your meditation experience and other details about yourself, so that we may invite you for an interview and
- [Dhamma/Dharma Sunday Schools for Children](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/dhamma-dharma-sunday-schools-for-children/) - Many Buddhist temples have Sunday Schools for the children to learn about the Buddha’s teaching, and also run language classes. A successful Sunday School teachers’ and parents’ workshop was held last year at Fairburn School hall at Otahuhu. Now we are requesting / inviting other temples to look into their Sunday School needs, curriculum and
- [Workshops around NZ: Preventing Suicide](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/workshops-around-nz-preventing-suicide/) - Over 600 New Zealanders take their lives every year, with countless more experiencing suicidal ideas or acting on these thoughts in the form of non-fatal suicide attempts. Studies have shown that around 60% of those who die by suicide, speak to a helping professional in the weeks prior to their death. All human services professionals
- [National Meeting of Religious Leaders Held in Auckland](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/national-meeting-of-religious-leaders-held-in-auckland/) - The Religious Diversity Centre organised and hosted the inaugural meeting of national religious leaders representing the wide variety of faith and belief groups throughout Aotearoa New Zealand on 15 November 2017 at the Religious Diversity Centre in Auckland. Archbishops and other leaders from Christian denominations, as well as representatives from Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Bahá’í, Buddhist,
- [Support from Government for New Zealand's Ethnic Communities](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/support-from-government-for-new-zealands-ethnic-communities/) - The Office of Ethnic Communities (OEC) of the Department of Internal Affairs supports ethnic communities in New Zealand. OEC offers access to two services through their website that may interest NZBC members: Help with the governance, management, marketing, etc. of an ethnic community organisation. An organisation called 'Appoint' helps organisations find expert help in general
- [Member Profile: Hawkes Bay Buddhist Centre - Phuntsok Choeling](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/hawkes-bay-buddhist-centre-phuntsok-choeling/) - Article produced for the New Zealand Buddhist Council in April 2018, by Sally McAra and Clare Woodham. Our first featured Buddhist organisation was Namkook temple, which serves the Korean Buddhist community in the Auckland region. Let's now look at an organisation in central Napier, which serves people who are often new to Buddhism. The group
- [Peace Symposium: Loyalty to State or Faith?](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/peace-symposium-loyalty-to-state-or-faith/) - The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Peace Symposium was held on the theme "Love for All, Hatred for None", in August 2017 in Auckland. Our executive member Simon Harrison was asked to provide a Buddhist perspective on the topic "Loyalty to State or Faith?" Simon began by making it clear that rather than representing all of Buddhism,
- [New Research](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/new-research/) - New doctorate from the Auckland University of Technology: "Ethical Decision-making in Organisations in Sri Lanka: A Buddhist Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis," by Thushini S. Jayawardena. You can read the abstract and download it here. How do Buddhist managers participate in ethical decision-making in the organisations where they work? Dr Jayawardena conducted twenty interviews with managers who
- [Invitation to Give Feedback on Religious Diversity Statement](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/invitation-to-give-feedback-on-religious-diversity-statement/) - Race Relations Commissioner, Dame Susan Devoy, of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission invites you to participate in the consultation process to review the New Zealand National Statement on Religious Diversity. Background The Statement on Religious Diversity was first published in 2007 and has since been endorsed by a wide range of faith communities. It
- [The persecution of the Rohingya people in Myanmar/Burma](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/the-persecution-of-the-rohingya-people-in-myanmarburma/) - Although the focus of the NZBC is largely within New Zealand, sometimes the severity of a situation demands that we respond, and the persecution of the Rohingya people by the Myanmar military is one of these. In September our Chairperson Amala Wrightson attended a rally to draw attention to the crisis and stand with local
- [Member Profile: Nam Kook Temple](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/member-profile-nam-kook-temple/) - This is the first in a series of features about our member organisations around Aotearoa New Zealand. Nam Kook temple is a supporting organisation of the New Zealand Buddhist Council. In the past, the Buddhist Council has assisted the temple by writing a supporting letter for Ven. Dong Jin's application for Permanent Residency. This temple
- [English lessons for Buddhist monks & nuns](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/english-lessons-for-buddhist-monks-nuns/) - This year, over 20 monks and nuns from diverse Buddhist communities in the Auckland region communities have been enjoying the opportunity to improve their English and meet each other. The monastics are based at temples and small centres around the Auckland region, and connected with immigrant communities from places such as Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand,
- [Solution-focussed suicide prevention](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/solution-focussed-suicide-prevention/) - New Zealand has a high rate of suicides. UK-based psychologist John Henden recently visited New Zealand to teach strategies for working with people at risk of killing themselves. He also wrote this article. In Hastings this August, he taught a One Day Intensive Workshop, with 120 people attending. Clare Woodham (Phuntsok Choeling Hawkes Bay Buddhist
- [New website](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/new-website/) - This new website enables the Buddhist Council to update content more quickly, and to provide the Buddhist Council's aims in different languages. The Wordpress site has been developed thanks to many hours of work by Executive Committee assistants Pimmy Takdhada and Robert Hunt, with valuable advice from Tim Wylie in Auckland.
- [Save money on rates](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/save-money-on-rates/) - Information about the rates exemption for religious organisations
- [New reporting requirements for charities](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/new-reporting-requirements-for-charities/) - Buddhist organisations need to review their reporting to the Charities Services
- [NZBC Newsletter 3](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/nzbc-newsletter-3/) - New Zealand Buddhist Council Update Email Newsletter No. 3, March 2011 Message from Chairperson Warm greetings and welcome to the third issue of the New Zealand Buddhist Council newsletter. It has been a time of great upheaval in the world, not only the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and north eastern Japan, and floods and fires
- [NZBC Newsletter 4](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/nzbc-newsletter-4/) - New Zealand Buddhist Council Update Email Newsletter No. 4, July 2011 Message from Chairperson Welcome to our July Update. I hope you will be able to attend our upcoming AGM in Otahuhu. We make a point of holding our general meetings at a different temple each year so we can get to know each other's
- [Fo Guang Shan: Confronting Life and Death - A modern Buddhist reflection on life and death.](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/fo-guang-shan-confronting-life-and-death-a-modern-buddhist-reflection-on-life-and-death/) - Venerable Huikai, Fo Guang Shan's Vice Abbot, will be speaking on this topic in Auckland (also later at Victoria University Wellington and in Christchurch). This special lecture will be held at Fo Guang Shan North Island Temple on 19th January 2014 at 10:00am. Please obtain a free ticket for admission or request more infomation by emailing: nzfgs1@gmail.com More information
- [Nyima Tashi Kagyu Buddhist Centre: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passes into Parinirvana 24th July 2012](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/nyima-tashi-kagyu-buddhist-centre-traleg-kyabgon-rinpoche-passes-into-parinirvana-24th-july-2012/) - Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche died unexpectedly on 24 July, in Australia. He was the spiritual director of the Nyima Tashi Kagyu Buddhist Centre in Auckland, one of the New Zealand Buddhist Council's member organizations. He was the ninth incarnation of the Traleg tulku line, a holder of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages, and a great scholar. We are

## Pages

- [New Zealand Buddhist Council](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/) - fostering information-sharing, respect, collaboration and friendship between Buddhist communities in Aotearoa This page in te reo Māori The formation of the New Zealand Buddhist Council (NZBC) was initiated at a meeting of fourteen Buddhist groups in Auckland in July 2007, and came out of a collective wish to share information and work together on issues
- [North Island: Coromandel and All Areas South of Auckland](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/member_organisations/north-island-coromandel-and-all-areas-south-of-auckland/) - Bodhinyanarama Monastery (Wellington Theravada Buddhist Association Inc) Dhamma Gavesi Meditation Centre Incorporated (DGMC), Wainuiomata, Wellington Green Mountain Zen Incorporated, Wellington Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, Coromandel Palmy Sri Lankan Buddhist Society, Palmerston North Phuntsok Choeling Hawkes Bay Buddhist Centre Vietnamese Buddhist Thien Thai Monastery Association Incorporated, Upper Hutt, Wellington Waikato Compassion Meditation Centre, Eureka, Hamilton
- [Members](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/member_organisations/) - View by: All Members Nationwide members North Island: Auckland Region and North of Auckland North Island: Coromandel and All Areas South of Auckland South Island Our members include: Amitabha Hospice Service Trust, Avondale, Auckland Auckland Buddhist Centre, Mt Eden, Auckland Auckland Myanmar Buddhist Association Trust (Ratanadipa Buddhist Temple), New Lynn, Auckland Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association, Mt Wellington,
- [Information About Nominations to Executive Committee](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/information-about-nominations-to-the-executive-committee/) - Information about Nominations to the Executive Committee Are you interested in nominating a suitable person as a candidate for election to the Executive Committee of the New Zealand Buddhist Council for a one-year term? Every organisation that is a current Member of NZBC has the right to nominate a person as a candidate for election
- [Executive Committee](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/executive-committee/) - Our executive committee members for 2026-2027 are:
- [Executive Committee 2025/26](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/executive-committee-2025-26/) - Our executive committee members for 2025-2026 are:
- [Statement on threats toward temples and mosques](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/notices/statement-on-threats-toward-temples-and-mosques/) - The New Zealand Buddhist Council is deeply concerned by the speech of Bishop Brian Tamaki of Destiny Church, posted on Facebook on 17 June. His speech included threats to burn down temples and mosques. Aotearoa New Zealand has already suffered a terrorist attack on places of worship. Threats to burn temples and mosques must be
- [New Zealand Buddhist Chaplains](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/training/new-zealand-buddhist-chaplains/) - NZ Buddhist Hospice / Healthcare Chaplains can be employed to facilitate a person’s mental comfort by helping the person use their own beliefs.
- [Public advice regarding people posing as Buddhist monks](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/notices/public-advice-people-posing-as-buddhist-monks/) - We have read recent media reporting about people in Auckland allegedly posing as Buddhist monks and pressuring members of the public for money. Such approaches are not how genuine Buddhist monks and nuns are required to conduct themselves. In Buddhist traditions, receiving offerings from supporters is an ancient and beautiful part of monastic life. However, The New Zealand Buddhist Council offers public advice following reports of people posing as Buddhist monks and pressuring members of the public for money.
- [Contact Us](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contact-us/)
- [North Island: Auckland Region and North of Auckland](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/member_organisations/north-island-auckland-region-and-north-of-auckland/) - Amitabha Hospice Service Trust, Avondale, Auckland Auckland Buddhist Centre, Mt Eden Auckland Myanmar Buddhist Association Trust (Ratanadipa Buddhist Temple), New Lynn, Auckland Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association (ATBA) (Vimutti Buddhist Monastery), Mangatāwhiri, Waikato Auckland Zen Centre, Onehunga, Auckland Dorje Chang Institute for Wisdom Culture, Avondale, Auckland International Buddhist Meditation Temple of NZ (Hwan Hee Jeong Sa),
- [Membership](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/membership/) - Members As outlined in its constitution, the New Zealand Buddhist Council is a membership society with representational and charitable objectives. It aims to build worthy relationships within the New Zealand Buddhist community as well as between Buddhist and other faith communities. It represents Buddhist perspectives to the Government and within wider society.Here you will find
- [Constitution](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/constitution/) - Read the Constitution of the Buddhist Council of New Zealand, outlining our purpose, structure, membership, and governance for Buddhist communities.
- [Statement about Waiwera Valley statue controversy](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/statement-about-waiwera-valley-statue-controversy/) - updated: 4 July 2025 The New Zealand Buddhist Council encourages all Buddhist communities to foster positive and harmonious relationships with neighbouring communities. We were made aware by media of the planned statue and the residents’ concerns in Waiwera Valley. The Council has no authority or mandate to direct the affairs of its members. Jeta’s Grove
- [Notices](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/notices/) - June 2025 Statement on Acts of Religious Intolerance in Aotearoa October 2021 Our message to COP26 endorsed by NZ Buddhist leaders and received by Hon. James Shaw. September 2021 We need to sustain the trust and peace built since March 2019. September 2020 Statement on End of Life Choice Act March 2020 Official information notice
- [Statement on Acts of Religious Intolerance in Aotearoa](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/statement-on-acts-of-religious-intolerance-in-aotearoa/) - The New Zealand Buddhist Council expresses deep concern at the protest led by Brian Tamaki and Destiny Church on 21 June 2025 in Auckland. The event included the tearing and stomping on of flags associated with non-Christian religions and migrant communities. Such actions are contrary to the values of mutual respect, cultural understanding, and peaceful
- [South Island](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/member_organisations/south-island/) - Chandrakirti Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, Nelson Nelson Buddhist Centre (Rigdzin Bum Tsog Trust), Nelson The Korean Buddhist Society of Myosim-sa Incorporated, Christchurch Samadhi Buddhist Trust of New Zealand, Christchurch Southern Insight Meditation, Christchurch Wat Buddha Samakhee Blenheim, (Blenheim Thai Buddhist Charitable Trust) Wat Buddha Samakhee Christchurch, (The Thai Buddhist Trust of Christchurch) Wat Buddha Samakhee Invercargill,
- [Executive Committee - 2024/25](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/executive-committee-2024-25/) - New Zealand Buddhist Council executive committee members for 2024-2025
- [Vision and mission statement - translated to Lao language](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/lo/vision-and-mission-statement-translated-to-lao-language/) - ສະພາພຸທທະສາສນາແຫ່ງນິວຊີແລນ (New Zealand Buddhist Council)ສົ່ງເສີມການແລກປ່ຽນຂໍ້ມູນ, ຄວາມໄຫ້ຄວາມເຄົາລົບ, ການຮ່ວມມື ແລະມິດຕະພາບ ລະຫວ່າງຊຸມຊົນພຸດທະສາສນິກສ໌ໃນປະເທດນິວຊີແລນ ການຈັດຕັ້ງ ສະພາພຸທທະສາສນາແຫ່ງນິວຊີແລນ (NZBC) ໄດ້ເລີ່ມຂື້ນໂດຍມີກຸ່ມພຸດ 14 ກຸ່ມໃນເມືອງອອກແລນ ທີ່ໄດ້ປະຊຸມກັນໃນເດືອນກໍລະກົດ ປີ 2007 ດ້ວຍຈຸດປະສົງທີ່ຈະແບ່ງປັນຂໍ້ມູນ ແລະເຮັດວຽກຮ່ວມກັນໃນບັນຫາທີ່ກັງວົນຮ່ວມ ລວມໄປຮອດການດູແລຊຸມຊົນພຸດໃນວົງກວ້າງ ວິໄສທັດຂອງພວກເຮົາເຮັດວຽກຮ່ວມກັນໃນຖານະຊຸມຊົນພຸດທະທຳ ເພື່ອຜົນປະໂຫຍດຂອງທຸກຄົນ ພັນທະກິດຂອງພວກເຮົາ ສະໜັບສະໜູນອົງການສະມາຊິກຂອງພວກເຮົາໃນບັນຫາແລະປະເດັນທົ່ວໄປ ສົ່ງເສີມຄວາມເຂົ້າໃຈ ແລະການປະຕິບັດຕາມທຳມະ ຮ່ວມກັບສະມາຊິກຂອງພວກເຮົາ ພັດທະນາຄວາມເຂົ້າໃຈໃນຊຸມຊົນພຸດທະສາສນາທີ່ມີຄວາມຫຼາກຫຼາຍໃນ Aotearoa ໃຫ້ກັບກຸ່ມສາສະໜາອື່ນໆ, ສື່ມວນຊົນ, ລັດຖະບານ ແລະປະຊາຊົນທົ່ວໄປ ຖ້າທ່ານຢາກຮູ້ຂໍ້ມູນເພີ່ມເຕີມ ຫຼືຢາກໃຫ້ພວກເຮົາຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອທ່ານແນວໃດ ຫຼືທ່ານມີຄຳແນະນຳ ກະລຸນາຕິດຕໍ່ຫາພວກເຮົາທີ່ Contact Us
- [May 2020 update: Constitution](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/constitution_may2020/) - Constitution of the New Zealand Buddhist Council Incorporated INDEX 1.Definitions 2. Name 3. Principles 4. Objects 5. Limitations 6. Powers 7. Members & Supporters 8. Application for Member or Supporter 9. Expulsion of Member or Supporter 10. Subscriptions 11. General Meetings 12. Annual General Meetings 13. Special General Meeting 14. Executive Committee 15. Control and
- [Together in Aotearoa Combined Vesak 2025](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/together-in-aotearoa-combined-vesak-2025/) - ✨ Together in Aotearoa – Vesak 2025. On 24 May 2025, Buddhist communities from Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna traditions came together with friends from other faiths and Tangata Whenua for a milestone celebration of Vesak in Aotearoa New Zealand. This inclusive and reverential event was held at Wat Dhammaprateep in Paparārangi (Newlands), Wellington on a
- [Feedback Form | Together in Aotearoa - Vesak Celebration 2025](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/feedback-together-in-aotearoa-combined-vesak-celebration-wellington/) - NZ Buddhist Council | Feedback Form | Together in Aotearoa – Vesak Celebration 2025
- [Vision & mission statement - translated to Thai language](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/th/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-thai-language/) - Vision & mission statement – translated to Thai language วิสัยทัศน์ และ ภารกิจ ของนิวซีแลนด์บุดดิสต์เคาน์ซิล
- [Questions to member answer sheet](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/questions-to-member-answer-sheet/)
- [In Buddha's word](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/test-google-doc-embed/)
- [Buddhist Chaplains](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/buddhist-chaplains/) - We maybe need a short description of what a Buddhist Chaplain does.It was sort of, in her sentence or two about qualified Buddhist Healthcare Chaplains, and or Buddhist Hospice Chaplains. That could be better worded, clearer, and as an introduction at top of page, well before the tables of Chaplains and Apprentices
- [Draft New Zealand Buddhist Council](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/draft-new-zealand-buddhist-council/) - fostering information-sharing, respect, collaboration and friendship between Buddhist communities in Aotearoa This page in te reo Māori The formation of the New Zealand Buddhist Council (NZBC) was initiated at a meeting of fourteen Buddhist groups in Auckland in July 2007, and came out of a collective wish to share information and work together on issues
- [Event Calendar Submission](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/event-calendar-submission/)
- [Donation Confirmation](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt]
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- [GET HELP](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/get-help/) - Information on various issues relevant to NZ charities: Advice on Immigration for Religious Workers Download the PDF of our 2012 advice Download a PDF of NZBC's Immigration Summary 2018 New reporting standards for not-for-profit organisations Download PDF: Important changes to Annual Reporting for Charities 2015 10th Anniversary booklet
- [National Organisations](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/member_organisations/national-organisations/) - Dhargyey Buddhist Centres Phen Day Dhargyey Ling – Christchurch Dhargyey Centre Dhargyey Buddhist Centre, Dunedin New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust Rigdzin Rigdzin Bum Tsog Trust - Nelson Christchurch Buddhist Centre – Dho Nyak Osel Ling Soka Gakkai International of NZ Christchurch Activity Centre Dunedin Activity Centre Wellington Community Centre Wat Phra Dhammakaya Auckland - Facebook:
- [Vision & mission statement - translated to Khmer language](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/kh/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-khmer-language/) - ក្រុមប្រឹក្សាព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនាញូហ្សីឡិន ជំរុញការចែករំលែកព័ត៌មាន ការគោរព ការសហការ និងមិត្តភាពរវាងសហគមន៍ពុទ្ធសាសនានៅ Aotearoa ការបង្កើតក្រុមប្រឹក្សាពុទ្ធសាសនាញូហ្សីឡិន (NZBC) ត្រូវបានផ្តួចផ្តើមឡើងនៅក្នុងកិច្ចប្រជុំនៃក្រុមពុទ្ធសាសនិកចំនួន 14 ក្រុមនៅទីក្រុង Auckland ក្នុងខែកក្កដា ឆ្នាំ 2007 ហើយបានកើតចេញពីបំណងប្រាថ្នារួមមួយដើម្បីចែករំលែកព័ត៌មាន និងធ្វើការរួមគ្នាលើបញ្ហាដែលមានការព្រួយបារម្ភរួមគ្នា និងការយកចិត្តទុកដាក់គ្នាទៅវិញទៅមកសម្រាប់ សហគមន៍ទូលំទូលាយ។ ទស្សនវិស័យរបស់យើង ធ្វើការរួមគ្នាជាសហគមន៍ព្រះធម៌ ដើម្បីជាប្រយោជន៍ទាំងអស់គ្នា។ បេសកម្មរបស់យើង គាំទ្រអង្គការសមាជិករបស់យើងលើបញ្ហាទូទៅ។ ជាមួយសមាជិករបស់យើង លើកកម្ពស់ការយល់ដឹង និងការអនុវត្តព្រះធម៌។ អភិវឌ្ឍការយល់ដឹងអំពីសហគមន៍ពុទ្ធសាសនា ចម្រុះរបស់យើងនៅ Aotearoa ជាមួយនឹងក្រុមអន្តរសាសនា ប្រព័ន្ធផ្សព្វផ្សាយ រដ្ឋាភិបាល និងសាធារណៈជន។ ដើម្បីស្វែងយល់ថា តើយើងអាចជួយអ្នកបាន ឬប្រសិនបើអ្នកមានមតិកែលម្អសម្រាប់យើង សូមទាក់ទងមកយើងខ្ញុំ។
- [Vision & mission statement – translated to Te Reo Maori](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-te-reo-maori/) - Te Kaunihera Pūra o Aotearoa Hei tautoko i ngā hapori Pūra huri noa i te motu ki te tohatoha kōrero me te mahi tahi i runga i te whakaute me te whakawhanaungatanga This page in English I whakatūria Te Kaunihera Pūra o Aotearoa (NZBC) e te huinga o ngā rōpū Pūra ngahuru mā whā i
- [Vision & mission statement - translated to Sinhala](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/si/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-sinhala/) - නවසීලන්ත බෞද්ධ සභාව නවසිලන්තයෙ වෙසෙන බොදු ප්‍රජවන් අතර තොරතුරු හුවමාරුව, ගෞරවය, සහජිවනය ​ සහ මිත්‍රත්වය වර්ධනය කිරිම. 2007 වසරේ ජුලි මස ඕක්ලන්ඩ් වල බෞද්ධ සංගම් දහ හතරක සාමාජික සාමාජිකාවන්ගේ සහභාගිත්වයෙන් පවත්වනු ලැබු රස්විමකදි නවසිලන්ත බෞද්ධ සභාව ආරම්භ කරනු ලැබිය. එහිලා ඔවුන්ගෙ සහමුලික අපෙක්ශාව වුයේ පුලුල් ප්‍රජාව හා සබැදි සැළකිලිමත් බව පිලිබද ප්‍රශ්න අබියස තොරතුරු හුවමාරු
- [Vision & mission statement - translated to Hangugeo](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/ko/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-hangugeo/) - 뉴질랜드 불교협의회 (The New Zealand Buddhist Council) 뉴질랜드에 있는 불교 단체들 사이의 정보공유, 존중, 협력, 그리고 친분 증진을 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 2007년 7월, 오클랜드 소재 14개의 불교 단체 간의 회의에서 뉴질랜드 불교협회가 창설되었고, 좀더 넓은 지역사회에 대한 현안과 관심사를 공유하며 여러 해결책을 모색해 나가자는 공동의 원을 가지고 발전시켜 왔습니다. 비전ㆍ 모든 이에게 이로움이 될 수
- [Vision & mission statement - translated to Chinese](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/zh/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-chinese/) - 新西兰佛教理事会 促进新西兰社区里各佛教团体之间的资讯分享、互相尊重、充分合作及增长彼此之间的 友谊。 新西兰佛教理事会（NZBC）成立於二零零七年七月，当时是由奥克兰里的十四个佛教团 体开会讨论，大家有了一个共同的理念，即是分享资讯与互相合作去处理大家共同关心 的课题，以及关怀更广泛的社区问题。 我们的宏愿： 各社区的佛教团体大家齐心协力为大众的利益而努力。 我们的使命： 在大家共同面对的课题上，给予我们组织里的会员支持。 在我们的会员之间推广佛法的认知、理解与实修。 推广和发展在新西兰社区里之各佛教团体和其他宗教信仰之团体、各媒体、政府以及 公众人士之间的互动和谅解。 如果您觉得我们可以帮助您，又或者您要给予我们回馈，请联系我们。
- [Vision & mission statement – translated to Burmese language](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/my/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-burmese-language/) - နယူးဇီလန် ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာ ကောင်စီ နယူးဇီလန် ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာ ကောင်စီသည် နယူးဇီလန်ငံရှိ ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာဝင် လူမျိုးစုများအတွင်း အကြောင်း အရာအချက်အလက်များ မျှဝေခြင်း၊ အပြန်အလှန်လေးစားခြင်း၊ ပူးပေါင်းဆောင်ရွက်ခြင်းနှင့် ရင်းနှီး ချစ်ခင်မှုကို အားပေးပါသည်။ နယူးဇီလန် ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာကောင်စီကို ၂၀၀၇-ခုနှစ်၊ဇူလိုင်လ၊ ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာအဖွဲ့အစည်းပေါင်း ၁၄-ဖွဲ့ အစည်း အဝေးတွင် စတင်တည်ထောင်ခဲ့သည်။ အစည်းအဝေးတွင် အကြောင်းအရာ အချက်အလက်ဖလှယ် ခြင်း၊ အဖွဲ့များအတွင်း ဖြစ်ပေါ်တတ်သော တူညီသည့် အရေးပါကိစ္စရပ်များနှင့် ဒေသတိုင်းရှိ လူမျိုးစု အဖွဲ့အစည်းများကို စောင့်ရှောက်ကြခြင်းတို့အတွက် အတူတကွ ပူးတွဲဆောင်ရွက်ကြစဉ် အများ သဘော ဆန္ဒမှ ပေါက်ဖွားလာခဲ့သော ကောင်စီဖြစ်ပါသည်။ ကျွန်ုပ်တို့၏ အမြော်အမြင် ဓမ္မမိတ်ဆွေများအားလုံး အကျိုးရှိရန်အတွက် စုပေါင်းဆောင်ရွက်ကြရန် ကျွန်ုပ်တို့၏ခံယူချက်တာဝန် ကျွန်ုပ်တို့အဖွဲ့ဝင် အဖွဲ့အစည်းများတွင် ဖြစ်ပေါ်တတ်သော တူညီသည့် အရေးပါကိစ္စရပ်များကို
- [Vision & mission statement - translated to Tieng Viet language](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/vi/vision-mission-statement-translated-to-tieng-viet-language/) - Hội Ðồng Phật Giáo Niu-Di-Lân (Tân Tây Lan) khuyến khích việc chia sẽ thông tin, sự tôn trọng , sự hợp tác và tình hữu nghị giữa các công đồng Phật Giáo tại Aotearoa. Việc thành lập Hội Ðồng Phật Giáo Niu Di Lân được khởi xướng tại một buổi họp của 14 hội Phật
- [Tibetan Gathering - Palpung Centre - July 2021](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/tibetan-gathering-palpung-centre-july-2021/)
- [Nam Kook and Myo Sim Sa Temples - glimpses of Buddha's Birthday 2021](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/nam-kook-and-myo-sim-sa-temples-glimpses-of-buddhas-birthday-2021/)
- [Executive Committee 2020 - 2021](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/executive-committee-2020-2021/) - Our executive committee members for 2020-2021 are: Robert Hunt (Chair)Ecie Hursthouse (Vice Chair)Derek LeDayn (Secretary)Simon Harrison (Treasurer)Chris Krageloh (Auckland)Sally McAra (Newsletter Editor)Gamini Settinayake (Wellington)Peter Small (Dunedin)Pimmy Takdhada (Webmaster, Christchurch)
- [New Member Application or Updating Information](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/membership/organisation/)
- [Dhamma on a Journey to the South](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/dhamma-on-a-journey-to-the-south/) - Dhamma on a Journey to the South Pimmy Takdhada (Exec member and webmaster) and Robert Hunt (Chair) visited NZBC members in the South by travelling to Dunedin and then Invercargill. In Dunedin we visited Dhargyey Buddhist Centre and Wat Phra Dhammakaya, then travelled on to visit Wat Buddha Samakhee Invercargill. The further south we went,
- [Sambodhi Village](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/sambodhi-village/) - Vimutti Monastery Seeks to Establish Eco Village Traditionally forest monasteries in Thailand would have a section where lay people could build their own huts for practising meditation, and this is now possible at Vimutti. We are exploring the options for creating an intentional community of non-monastic Dhamma practitioners. Vimutti Monastery envisions Sambodhi Village where a
- [About our 2020 AGM](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/about-our-2020-agm/) - About our AGM - 23 May 2020 We had our AGM online for the first time - using Zoom Dedication of the meeting - Phramaha Somkit Howlon offered Jaya Paritta as an opening chant. Robert Hunt presented the Activities Report on NZBC’s work since the previous AGM. Simon Harrison presented the Annual Report with Financial
- [Tributes to Rukman](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/tributes-for-rukman-wagachchi/) - Tributes for Rukman Wagachchi From Sensei Amala Wrightson, our previous chairperson: Rukman was a founding member of the NZBC executive, serving on and off as Vice Chairperson, and has been the Council's champion the length and breadth of Aotearoa. His enthusiasm for the Buddhadharma has been an example and encouragement to us all. His
- [Tributes for Jun Kim](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/tributes-for-jun-kim/) - Tributes for Jun Kim From Sensei Amala Wrightson, our previous Chairperson: Jun has been an engaged, helpful and good-humoured member since he joined the Executive about three years ago. I was very relieved when he willingly took on the membership secretary role when the database was in poor shape and ably took on the
- [Tax credit on Donations](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/tax-credit-on-donations/) - Do you make donations to charities and also pay tax? If so, you may be able to claim back one third of those donations as a tax credit from Inland Revenue, the New Zealand government tax department. Individuals (but not a trust, partnership or company) can claim 33.33 cents for every dollar donated, up to
- [Dalai Lama Inner World](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/dalai-lama-inner-world/) - Kiwi musician and Dharma practitioner Junelle Kunin has produced "Inner World", an album offering sacred mantras and teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, set to music. His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, “Music has the potential to transcend our differences. It can return us to our true nature of warm-heartedness.” You can listen online
- [Executive Committee 2019-2020](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/executive-committee-2019-2020/) - Our executive committee members for 2019-2020 are: Robert Hunt (Chair) Ecie Hursthouse (Vice Chair) Derek LeDayn (Secretary) Simon Harrison (Treasurer) Jun Kim (Membership Secretary) Sally McAra (Newsletter Editor) Gamini Settinayake (Wellington) Peter Small (Dunedin) Pimmy Takdhada (Webmaster, Christchurch) Rukman Wagachchi (Auckland)
- [Decennial](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/) - The New Zealand Buddhist Council's tenth birthday In 2018 we celebrated ten years of the NZ Buddhist Council, holding two peace walks: In Christchurch - Buddhist Mindful Peace Walk on Friday 16th November, 2018 In Auckland - 10,800 Steps for Peace on Saturday 24th November, 2018. We also published a booklet with stories about some of
- [Lotus Blooms in Aotearoa](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/lotus-blooms-in-aotearoa/) - Celebrating tenth anniversary of New Zealand Buddhist Council. or download your PDF copy here. Alternatively you can request your hardcopy of Lotus Blooms in Aotearoa.
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- [Covid-19 in NZ - official advice](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/notices/covid-19-emergency-in-nz/) - Everyone should stay at home. This is the best thing we can all do to stop the spread of COVID-19. This will save lives.
- [New Zealand Buddhist Chaplains 2019](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/training/new-zealand-buddhist-chaplains-2019/) - New Zealand Buddhist Chaplains For 2,500 years Buddhists have contemplated sickness, old age and death to understand suffering and find an end to it. Buddhist practitioners therefore value sickness, old age, death and other transitions as opportunities for spiritual insight and growth. Buddhist chaplains are trained to accompany people through such difficult times, working in
- [A new milestone: the first level two Buddhist Chaplaincy training](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/training/chaplaincy-level2-march-2020/) - In 2013 the New Zealand Buddhist Council and Amitabha Hospice started training well-vetted applicants to become Buddhist Chaplains. By 2018, after four Level 1 courses, over 30 trainees had completed a Level 1 workshop on Hospice / Hospital Chaplaincy. On 6, 7, 8 March 2020, twelve “Apprentice Buddhist Chaplains” (or ABCs) from around the country
- [Practice considerations during widespread contagion](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/community/practice-considerations-during-contagion/) - Many of you will quite naturally be applying your practice skills to the present situation. You may wish to contribute to our extending our recommendations. However, here is a helpful checklist of some attitudes and practices suggested by teachers and practitioners with whom we recently spoke: Sending loving kindness to all who are unwell or
- [Hui - Interfaith meetings organised by Office of Ethnic Communities](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/interfaith/hui-organised-by-office-of-ethnic-communities/) - Billed as the “Connecting Faith & Interfaith Communities Hui”, in February the Office of Ethnic Communities held a series of consultation meetings - in Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. NZ Buddhist Council sent delegates to all of these, who attended along with representatives of the major faiths. Most Christian denominations including Maori churches. Other faiths
- [Interfaith](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/interfaith/)
- [December's Religious Leaders Forum advocated education](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/religious-leaders-advocate-education-to-govt-dec-2020/) - Following the tragedy of 15 March 2019 we are seeking a way to foster wider understanding of the diversity of religious communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- [Food for thought in times of infectious disease](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/food-for-thought-in-times-of-infectious-disease/) - An excerpt from chapter 5 of Vimalakīrti Sutra - inquiring about illness
- [Wise Fear vs Foolish Fear: In the Time of Coronavirus](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/wise-fear-vs-foolish-fear-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/) - As the coronavirus takes hold around the globe, it is understandable that people are afraid, ...
- [Letter from NZBC Chair to Members 29 March 2020](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/letter-from-chair-29-march-2020/) - Anjali greetings to Venerables, Practitioners, and all NZ Buddhist Council Supporters, A key part of the NZBC mission is the development of friendship connections between the Buddhist communities of Aotearoa. We continue to serve you in national efforts for Buddhism, and we offer our gratitude for the consistent presence and ongoing dana in all the
- [Words of inspiration and insight submission form](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/words-of-inspiration-and-insight-submission-form/)
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/notices/15-march-one-year-on/) - To our Muslim brothers and sisters in Canterbury All Peaceful Greetings, Today in Aotearoa New Zealand on the anniversary of an exceptionally dark day we send you this message of solidarity, reflection and appreciation. You have all suffered greatly in the last year from the loss of precious lives and the tragic damage that was
- [Individual Supporter](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/membership/individual/)
- [Executive Committee 2018-2019](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/executive-committee-2018-2019/) - Our executive committee members for 2018-2019 are:Ven. Amala Wrightson (Chairperson)Rukman Wagachchi (Vice-Chair)Ecie Hursthouse (Chaplaincy Training)Fern McRae (Coordinating Secretary)Yong Jun Kim (Membership Secretary)Sally McAra (Communications)Simon Harrison (Treasurer)Wai Kenny Tsang (Auckland)Ven. Gyalten Wangmo (Auckland)Gamini Settinayake (Wellington)Robert Hunt (Christchurch)Peter Small (Dunedin) Regional LiaisonNapier: Clare WoodhamWellington: Derek Le DaynChristchurch: Jane Ross
- [Chaplaincy training courses - August 2018](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/training/new-zealand-buddhist-chaplains-2019/chaplaincy-training-courses/) - New course in August 2018 We are running the Level 1 NZ Buddhist Chaplaincy Course for the fourth time. Please note that the date has been shifted from June to August. Please apply by June 22. The course is in early August (2018): Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th, from 9:30 am to 4:30
- [Tragic attacks in Sri Lanka](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/notices/tragic-attacks-in-sri-lanka/) - New Zealand Buddhist Council message concerning the bombings in Sri Lanka Buddhists in New Zealand are shocked and saddened by the horrific attacks on people and places of faith in Sri Lanka during this Easter Sunday. The Buddhist community of Aotearoa New Zealand has many Sri Lankan members. Many of us come from families of
- [Tragic Attacks in Christchurch](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/tragic-attacks-in-christchurch/) - Message of aroha to those suffering in Christchurch right now We send much aroha to all the victims of the Christchurch shootings and their families, and to all the members of the Muslim community who are suffering right now. We hold you in our hearts. We pray that some good may come from this cruel
- [reflection_ajahn_chandako](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/reflection_ajahn_chandako/) - How is it that Humans do These Things to Other Humans? Ajahn ChandakoMarch 16 Here at Vimutti Buddhist Monastery, we just finished our monthly ‘Day of Peace’ meditation workshop. The timing could not be more pertinent, the title more apropos. Yesterday a gunman killed 50 people in Christchurch mosques, a shock every bit as powerful as
- [Auckland](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/auckland/) - Auckland event for ten years of the New Zealand Buddhist Council All photographs by Angie Ong The weather on the day of the Peace Walk in Auckland began with steady and at times heavy rain. Despite this, at least sixty people attended, coming from as far south as Christchurch and as far north as Dargaville.
- [auckland - 10,800 Step for Peace](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/auckland/auckland-post-event/) - NZBC 10th Anniversary Peace Walk in Auckland 10,800 Steps for Peace Join us in celebrating the Buddhist Council's 10th birthday with a peace walk from Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) to Maungarei (Mt Wellington), visiting four Buddhist Centres -- Tsi Ming Temple, Pu Shien Temple, Soka Gakkai International NZ Auckland Centre, and the Auckland Buddhist Vihara.
- [](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/karaniya-metta-sutta-the-buddhas-words-on-loving-kindness/) - Karaniya Metta Sutta - The Buddha's words on Universal Loving-Kindness translated from the Pali by The Amaravati Sangha This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech, Humble and not conceited, Contented and
- [10th Anniversary Booklet order form](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/10th-anniversary-booklet-order-form/)
- [Christchurch](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/) - 16th Nov: Mindful Walk @Gardens, Silent meditation together @Temple
- [Message from Chairperson](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/message-from-chairperson/) - Message from New Zealand Buddhist Council Chair Amala Wrightson A warm welcome to Venerable Sangha, to lay members of the Christchurch Buddhist community, and to friends from other faith communities, who have come together today to participate in this peace walk marking the 10th anniversary of the New Zealand Buddhist Council. Our walking together is
- [Buddhist Mindful Peace Walk - Part I & Part II - event photos](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/buddhist-mindful-peace-walk-part-i-part-ii-event-photos/) - Photography contributions from: Rukman Wagachchi, Mike Reid, John Herrett.
- [Christchurch16Nov18](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/christchurch16nov18/) - Buddhist Mindful Peace Walk Canterbury Anniversary Day Friday 16 November 9:15 a.m. All who value peace are welcome to join this mindful walk From Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Central Lawn (southeast of the Rose Garden also known as Woodland Lawn) on a guided route to the Mani Stone near the West Parking Area. Purpose: This event marks
- [Opening Dedication by Arthur Wells](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/opening-dedication-by-arthur-wells/) - Opening Dedication by Arthur Wells Roshi of Diamond Sangha Zen Group Dear sisters and brothers in the Dharma, today we join to celebrate the Tenth year of the NZ Buddhist Council with our “Mindful Peace Walk.” I think it would be true to say that despite our cultural differences, our deepest shared view as Buddhists is
- [Christchurch - Feedback Form](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/christchurch/christchurch-feedback-form/)
- [Training and Chaplaincy](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/training/) - Training New Zealand Buddhist Chaplains For 2,500 years, Buddhists have contemplated sickness, old age and death to understand suffering and find an end to it. Buddhist practitioners therefore value sickness, old age, death and other transitions as opportunities for spiritual insight and growth. Buddhist chaplains are trained to accompany people through such difficult times, working in hospitals, hospices,
- [10,800 steps for peace RSVP](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/decennial/auckland/auckland-post-event/10800-steps-for-peace-rsvp/)
- [English lessons for Buddhist monks & nuns](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/community/english-lessons-for-buddhist-monks-nuns/) - This year, over 20 monks and nuns from diverse Buddhist communities in the Auckland region communities have been enjoying the opportunity to improve their English and meet each other. The monastics are based at temples and small centres around the Auckland region, and connected with immigrant communities from places such as Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand,
- [Everyday English for Monks and Nuns](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/training/everyday-english-for-monks-and-nuns/) - Our friendly classes are for people wanting to improve their English language and are free to citizens and permanent residents, though some criteria applies. Dates: Subject to interest; Thursday 6th April to Thursday August 10th 2017 Class time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2.00pm to 5.00pm Length: 19
- [Receive Buddhist News and Updates](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/membership/news-and-updates/) - We publish a quarterly newsletter with news and information in regards to Buddhism in New Zealand, and updates for important and urgent notices. If you would like to support our efforts please consider signing up to be an Associate Member, or asking your Buddhist Centre to join us as an Organisational Member. To fill out
- [Charities Info 2](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/charities-info-2/) - Further advice on changes to Annual Reporting for Charities in 2015. See PDF below and the page under "Resources" -- see heading "Charities Info 1". Important changes to Annual Reporting for Charities 2015
- [Charities Info 1](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/charities-info-1/) - Download information about the very important new reporting standards for Charities. See PDF below and the second web page under "Resources" -- see heading "Charities Info 2". New Reporting Standards for Charities
- [NZBC Advice on Immigration Applications for Religious Workers](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/immigration/) - The Buddhist Council has prepared a report that gives information and advice regarding applying for Work Visas and Permanent Residence Visas for Religious Workers, such as monks, nuns and religious teachers. The full report is available to download: NZBC Advice on NZ Immigration for Religious Workers 2012.pdf (also linked to below this post). The New Zealand
- [How to make a donation to the NZBC](https://www.buddhistcouncil.org.nz/contact-us/donations/) - The New Zealand Buddhist Council does not recieve money from businesses or government, therefore we rely on our members financial contributions in order to cover our running costs. Our board members volunteer their time and do not recieve a salary. If you would like to contribute to our working funds, please make a donation to

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