Mahamudra Study and Practice Workshop
- Natalia Bullon
- Jul 28
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 30
Registration is Now open for those interested in taking part in this Auspicious workshop
September 18th – 20th 2026
9am – 5pm
The retreat fee includes all teachings, ritual practices, yoga, meditation and Study sessions, morning and afternoon tea.
***Online (zoom) and In person***
Buddhist teachings encourage us to examine every aspect of our experience and question our assumptions and ingrained beliefs. Through this reflection, we recognize the shared wish of all beings to find happiness and be free from suffering. This brings clarity to our purpose: to realise the Buddha nature that is our natural human inheritance. In this light, the path to liberation becomes a central priority, for our own benefit and for the benefit of others.
This 3 -day Study and practice workshop offers an immersive and experiential opportunity to learn and practice under the guidance of IX Traleg Kyabon Rinpoche.
-Ritual practice led by Lama Nyima Gelek.
-Study Groups led by Ani Jangchub Lhamo.
The retreat focuses on two intertwining themes:
The first aspect is in laying the ground for practice with an introduction to the preliminary practices of Mahamudra Shamatha (Sanskrit: śamatha) which is commonly translated as calm abiding.
The Tibetan term, shi-né, points to something much deeper, a meditative stillness, or a mind settled in profound tranquillity rather than simply becoming quiet. It is one of the oldest and most refined contemplative practices, as well as one of the most practical. In practice, shamatha is the intentional training of attention. Rather than suppressing the mind, it cultivates an awareness that is relaxed, steady, and clear. Ordinary concentration often creates tension in both body and mind. Shamatha develops a different kind of alertness, one that comes from balancing effort with ease.
The second aspect encapsulates the second preliminary practice of Mahamudra Vipaysana. Our understanding of reality, shaped by science, often creates habitual ways of thinking that do not reach beyond what the senses and reason can grasp. In the Buddhist tradition, however, the mind is seen as operating within a broader reality. Sensory perception and intellect are valuable, but they are too limited to fully explain the nature of reality. Even if one is not intending to engage in such practices, a basic understanding of Vipaysana can still deepen our experience on both the relative and ultimate levels. Mahamudra highlights our capacity for awakening by revealing that the seeds of enlightenment already exist within our deluded condition. It suggests that what exists in potential can be brought into realization through the skillful means of Mahamudra.
Location
Nyima Tashi Buddhist Center
1066 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
Lunch will be from 12 noon to 1:30 pm, giving participants time to visit local cafés or bring their own lunch and stay at the Centre.
Refreshments will be available throughout the retreat.
Price and payment options
Retreat total cost $480.00 (NZD)
To reserve your place, a 20% deposit of NZ 96.00 is required with the balance of $ 384.00 final payment due by 28th August
Several payment options are available.
Pay online through bookings here (reserve your spot or full payment)
You can make a secure payment through Stripe, which accepts credit cards and Apple Pay, using this link: https://buy.stripe.com/5kA7su1XAa1ZaOY001
The other option is to pay via bank transfer.
Nyima Tashi Charitable Trust - with ASB Bank
Branch number (BSB) is 12-3022
Account number is 0428597-00
reference: workshop
Cancellation Policy
Due to the limited number of places available for this event, all payments (including the deposit and balance) become non-refundable from 7 days before the retreat start date. If you need to cancel more than 7 days before the retreat, please contact us as soon as possible.
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