Welcome
His Holiness Karmapa
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Rigdrol Yeshe Buddhist Institute is a centre where authentic teachings of the Karma Kagyu Buddhist lineage are taught, practiced and supported.
The emphasis is on the cultivation of insight and compassion in formal meditation and daily life - in a manner that is highly appropriate for spiritual practice in the modern world.
So if you want to live more calmly, sensibly, kindly, and purposefully, Rigdrol Yeshe Buddhist Institute can provide an environment that supports you.
We meditate and study Buddhist philosophy under the guidance of Venerable Lama Assi, who visits Christchurch on a regular basis.
We welcome cooperation with others who share similar aspirations.
Chenrezig Empowerment by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche!
9th November at 7pm, at 39 Rodney Street, New Brighton, Christchurch
This ritual is a blessing to all who attend, and especially valuable for those who practice Chenrezig meditation, the main practice at our centre. Read more...
Regular Meditation Practice
You are welcome to attend one of our meditation sessions:
- Chenrezig meditation: Sundays 10:00 am, Wednesdays 7:30 pm (1 hour) - click here for more information on this meditation practice
- Basic sitting meditation (shamatha): Sunday 8:50 am (1 hour)
Ideally contact us if you would like to attend one of these meditation sessions, or just come along at the start time to 39 Rodney Street, New Brighton, Christchurch (enter through the red gate). Anyone is welcome to join in – you do not have to be a Buddhist. Donations are helpful, but voluntary.