Chinmaya

Find Your Center
2023-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Develop the practices that will help you achieve a state of peace and tranquility where you can find clarity and focus.
By the end of this course, you will have a toolkit of simple practices that you can use to find your center in any situation. You will be able to move from inner noise to finding inner poise in everyday life.

Start Date – Thursday 25 May 2023
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere
Time – 7:30pm to 8:45 pm
Cost – Free
Available online and in person

Sanskrit for Beginners
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Sanskrit is a very beautiful and expressive language. This short course is a simplified initiation and foundation for beginners, keen to start their journey into the world of Sanskrit.

This course has been designed in a manner that anyone regardless of mother tongue and age will get acquainted with the salient aspects of the Sanskrit language.

Start Date – Wednesday 24 May 2023
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere
Time – 7:15pm to 8:30pm, Wednesday evenings
Cost – $40
Only available in-person, not online

Moksha
2023-05-22 19:30 - 21:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Moksha means Liberation.
Liberation from what? How to attain it? And what does Liberation look like?
Explore the central ideas in this brief 3-session course on Moksha.

Start Date – Monday 22 May 2023
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere
Time – 7:30pm to 8:45 pm, Monday evenings
Cost – Free
Available online and in-person

Veda Festival 2023
2023-05-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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All Eastern spiritual traditions unanimously declare the end goal of all human pursuits as ‘Nirvāna’ – the state of liberation. In fact, Nirvāṇa is a term found in the texts of all major Eastern religions – Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain traditions. ‘Nirvāna’ is the highest spiritual state of being that the festival will help the audience unpack and gain clarity on.
Festival highlights
– Featuring distinguished speakers from Australia, New Zealand, and India who will share their expertise on the wisdom from the Hindu and Buddhist perspectives
– Round up panel discussions with Q & A
– Breakout workshops on life knowledge that could transform our living
– Covering a broad range of topics with a focus on ‘Nirvāna’, the choices we need to make to attain this perfect state.
– Opportunity to mingle with speakers, researchers, and practitioners of Eastern spirituality informally
VEDA Festival details

Date: Saturday 20 May 2023
Time: 2 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: CHINMAYA Wellbeing & Events Centre
Address: 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland

EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

2.00 PM – WELCOME
2.15 PM – PANEL DISCUSSION ON NIRVANA
3.30 PM – BREAK
4.00 PM – WORKSHOPS
5.00 PM – CLOSE

Meditation for a Calm Mind
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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A quiet mind is more important than a positive mind.
To know one’s own mind is nothing short of life changing.
Want to gain peace and quieten the mind?
Want to relieve the mind from tension and stress?
Break free from the sense of limitation and fear.
Join Anand to learn the techniques of meditation that are surprisingly effective.
In just 3 weeks you will learn how to quieten and gain a calm mind in an environment that is relaxing and safe.

Start Date – Thursday 13 April 2023
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere
Time – 7:00pm to 8:15 pm, Thursday evenings
Cost – Free

This is not a zoom course, in person attendance is required.

Restorative Yoga
2023-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | online, Online, Online
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Relax, Restore, Re-energize with focus on gentle yogic breathing & Yoga Nidra. This class aims to facilitate passive healing, rejuvenation and increased well-being as an antidote to stress and dis-ease

Starting 12th April – Every Wednesday Night
7:30pm to 8:45pm
$80 for a 8 week course
Location – Online and In-person(Nelson)

Online Yoga Class
2023-04-09 09:00 - 10:30 | online, Online, Online
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Yoga transforms people.

This 8-week practice of Hatha yoga increases strength and improves flexibility, reducing stress and promoting deep relaxation.

Starting 9th April – Every Sunday Morning
9.00am to 10:30am
$80 for the 8 week course
Location – Online
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Introduction to Vedanta
2023-03-20 19:30 - 2023-03-24 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Join the ‘𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲’ foundation course over 6 sessions to build your spiritual foundations, uplift your mind and elevate the soul. This foundation course is designed as a great guide for beginners as well as for advanced seekers.
Venue: CHINMAYA Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland
Starts Monday 20 March to 24 April 2023, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
6 Session Course – Every Monday
Free of Cost

Available In-person and Online

Meditation for busy people
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Which of the following statements is true for you?
· You have no time to meditate?
· You want to benefit from meditation but find it hard to quieten the mind?
· You are overwhelmed with too many things right now
· Mediation is hard and it takes a lot of time to see the results
Join Anand for a guided meditation to learn the sure-shot essentials of mediation in a safe environment. Anand will take you through a relaxing journey to make meditation a regular and easy practice, just over just 3 weeks.
He will also provide opportunities to discuss some of the common misinformation floating around about meditation that act as blockers in our progress.

Start Date – Thursday 16 March 2023
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere
Time – 7:00pm to 8:15 pm, Thursday evenings
Cost – Free

This is not a zoom course, in person attendance is required.

Shiva Geeta
2023-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Shiva Gita from the Ramcharitmanas contains the ultimate teachings of Vedanta, spoken by none other than Lord Shiva. Revel in the blissful Truth imbued with joyful devotion.

Starts Sunday 12th March
6 week course
Every Sunday evening, 6pm to 7:30pm
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
Available online and in-person
Free of cost

Re Design your life
2023-03-03 18:30 - 2023-03-05 00:00 | Bella Rakha Retreat Centre
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Take an honest, uncensored look at your life and explore what it truly takes to design extraordinary success in every dimension of your life.
It’s time to focus and be intentional about your life – in your profession, your relationships, your career and your business.
🍁 Do you ‘feel’ stuck, confused and need clarity?
🍁 Do you Lack focus or purpose?
🍁 Do you want to Break free from negative voices of ‘I can’t ‘I don’t know what next?’ ‘I am fed up’ etc.,
Our facilitators will help you make a path to realistic goals – and guide you in digging out the AUTHENTIC you!
Design A Life So Amazing, You’ll Want To Live It Over, And Over, Again

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th March 2023
Starting Friday evening at 6:30pm and finishing lunch time Sunday
Age Group – 16 to 35 years old
Fees – $145 for students and $165 for those working full time
Location – Bella Rakha Retreat Centre

Shivananda Yoga Class - In person
2023-02-15 09:00 - 10:30
Yoga transforms people.
Join this new Yoga course to connect your mind and body through practice of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques).

Contact Swamini Amritananda
+64 21 146 0438

Online Restorative Yoga
2023-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | online, Online, Online
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Relax, Restore, Re-energize with focus on gentle yogic breathing & Yoga Nidra. This class aims to facilitate passive healing, rejuvenation and increased well-being as an antidote to stress and dis-ease

Starting 15th Feb – Every Wednesday Night
7:30pm to 8:45pm
$80 for a 8 week course
Location – Online and In-person(Nelson)

Well-being online yoga class
2023-02-12 09:00 - 10:30 | online, Online, Online
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A new Online Yoga Class is starting to help participants connect their mind and body through practice of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques).
This 8-week practice of Hatha yoga increases strength and improves flexibility, reducing stress and promoting deep relaxation.

Starting 12th Feb – Every Sunday Morning
9.00am to 10:30am
$80 for the 8 week course
Location – Online
Register today, limited spots

Build Your Spiritual Practice
2023-01-30 19:30 - 2023-03-06 21:00 | 53 Ryburn Road, Ohaupo, Hamilton
Spiritual life means holistic living guided by spiritual wisdom and is the gateway to peace and happiness. The timeless wisdom of Vedanta, the science of living as propounded by the Rishis, requires a structured approach to understand the subtle teachings and to ensure that we put forth efforts in the right direction to reap their rewards.Join the foundation course over 6 sessions to build your spiritual foundations, uplift your mind and elevate the soul. This foundation course is designed as a great guide for beginners as well as for advanced seekers.

Venue: 53 Ryburn Road, Ohaupo, Hamilton
Starts Monday 30th Jan to 6th March
7:30pm – 9:00pm
6 Session Course – Every Monday
Free of Cost

Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka
2023-01-29 07:00 - 07:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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The study of Drg-Drishya Viveka helps seekers ascertain ‘Who I am’ and guides them in meditation, enabling the realisation of their true nature as unconditional Bliss and bringing an end to all sorrows – once and for all.

– Every Sunday – 12 week course
– Starting Jan 29th
– 7:00 – 8:30am
– In person and online
– Free of cost
Register Today for this 12 week course

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2
2023-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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The quintessential teachings of Hinduism and Vedanta are presented in Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita.
Study the eternal dialogue that represents the confusions of man in every generation and the answers to them given by the compassionate and all knowing Lord Himself.

Every Saturday
Starting Jan 28th 2023
10:30 – 11:45am
In person and online
Free of cost
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022

Positive Living
2023-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Life is what we make it to be. What is it that makes life a success? What are the qualities to be lived to make living a joy for myself and those around me?
Study, understand and grow to live the ideas presented by Lord Krishna himself in the Bhagavad Gita.

Date : Starting 24th Jan
Tuesday Nights
Time : 7:30pm to 9:00 pm
Free of charge
Age Group – 28 to 40 years
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere

Manah Shodhanam
2023-01-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Manah Shodhanam is an original Sanskrit composition of Swami Tejomayananda. This text and commentary helps us understand the working of our mind and gives practical solutions of how to tackle it.

Every Friday – 10 week course
Starting Jan 27th 2023
7:30 – 8:45pm
In person and online
Free of cost
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022

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Get the blessings of Lord Ayyappa
2023-01-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Join us for Shri Vishnu Sahasranama chanting followed by Lord Ayyappa Stuti, Bhajans and Mahaprasad.
Location – 63, McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland – 2022
Saturday 21st of Jan 2023 – 6pm to 8:30pm

Recognising the Witness
2023-01-16 19:30 - 2023-01-20 20:45 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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A succinct summary of the core teachings of Vedanta, based on the well known text Pancadashi. With the aid of an apt metaphor, the teachings are presented in an extremely simplistic manner for the novice and the seasoned spiritual seeker in you.

Mon 16th Jan to Friday 20th Jan
7:30pm to 8:45pm – 5 evening sessions
Location – Available in person and online
Donation – $50

Bhagavad Gita Summer School
2023-01-14 19:00 - 20:30
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Bhagavad Gita Summer School

Date = 14th,15th and 22nd Jan 2023
Time = 7 – 8:30pm
Venue = Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
In person only, not available online

Start your New Year by getting to know the key messages of the Holy Geeta in 3 masterclass sessions
About the course: The primary aim of the Discover Bhagavad Gita Course is to help us discover the wisdom of Holy Geeta and make our lives glorious by following the ‘Gita-way’ accessible to anyone who yearns for it. Each session will provide holistic, insightful coverage of the entire text in a lucid and simple style. The session is designed as an interactive conversation and will follow the samvaad of Arjuna and Shri Krishna in a sequential manner as presented in the Holy Gita, whereby you will get a clear idea of the teachings of the Gita.

Design your Game Plan for 2023 - Free Webinar
2022-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 | online, Online, Online
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Join us to learn the habits, practices, mindsets, and skills you need to make 2023 truly remarkable.
These are the tools and practices that have been adopted by famous athletes, successful musicians and world-class entrepreneurs.
Gain insights into how one can choose what’s healthy/helpful vs what’s easy and self-sabotaging.
Take charge of your destiny in the New Year.
Your zoom code will be emailed to you after you register.
Tuesday 20th December 2022
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Free of Cost
Virtual Lounge Chat with Q and A

Geeta Jayanti
2022-12-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Come celebrate this Geeta Jayanti by joining us in chanting the entire Bhagavad Geeta followed by prasad for all.
Chanting the Bhagavad Geeta is not only a refreshing dip into the holy Knowledge given by the Lord himself but also a way of worship of the Divine Lord.
– Saturday 3rd December 2022
– 9am to 1pm
– Venue – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022
The Bhagavad Geeta is not just an ancient scripture but also serves as an essential guide to better living, relating, and communicating with the modern world. The greatest quality of Bhagavad Geeta is that it prompts an individual to think, to make a fair and right decision, and to look at life differently and refreshingly without surrendering one’s identity. The Geeta has been addressing contemporary issues and solving everyday problems of humanity for millennia.

21 Day Challenge
2022-11-28 06:30 - 2022-12-18 07:00
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Will you commit 15mins a day to transform your life?
It takes 21 days to create a habit.
Challenge yourself to a better way of living.
Learn how to contemplate and train the mind into a greater state of wellbeing using short, effective exercises.

Mon 28th Nov to Sunday 18th Dec
Every Morning for 15mins
6:30am to 6:45am

Achieve Prosperity
2022-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Experience the power of ancient mantras from the Rig Veda. Join this popular workshop to learn the powerful Shri Sooktam, which are sutras of prosperity from ancient Rigveda. Sara Jhanvekar, Healer and Therapist will help us activate & accelerate the 8 different types of prosperity in your life using the Shri Sooktam.

4 in-person sessions (2 hrs each session) based on Shri Sooktam.
Wednesdays – Starting 23rd November
7.00 PM – 9.00 PM.
Dakshina $50 for all 4 sessions

Discover the Wellbeing code
2022-11-14 19:30 - 2022-11-17 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Wellbeing is fundamental to our health, enabling us to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what we want out of life.
Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It’s a complex combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual factors.
Wellbeing is important because it is related to life satisfaction. The more satisfied you are with your life, the more you will get out of each day. When you’re satisfied and content in life, you can help to positively influence others around you, too.
Hear from a spiritual master what wellbeing truly consists of and how to achieve it in your daily life.
Be the best version of yourself, every day, every moment.
Join this free 4 day talks series.

Day 1: physical well-being
Day 2: emotional well-being
Day 3: mental well-being
Day 4: spiritual well-being

Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022
Time – 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Swami Swaroopananda is the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission.
He chairs Central Chinmaya Mission Trust (CCMT). He is the Chancellor of Chinmaya University and Chairman of Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, one of the most well-respected and well-performing residential schools of India.
An able administrator and a dynamic leader, his watchful eye and acumen keeps him abreast with developments of any consequence in the over 300 Centres under his guard. Devotion to his Guru, Swami Chinmayananda, and obeisance to his philosophy, guides his decision making and governance.

Re-Program Your Mind - NZ Camp 2022
2022-11-11 18:30 - 2022-11-13 14:00 | Kokako Lodge – 235 Falls Rd, Hunua 2583, New Zealand
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Re-program the Mind is a weekend retreat for individuals in the community to gain insights into mind management and learning how to maintain a positive mental health by a Spiritual Master. The goal is to enable them to be the best version of themselves, fostering healthy family connection and support of the extended community.

Dates – Friday 11th Nov to Sunday 13th Nov
Time – Friday 6:30pm to Sunday 2pm
Location – Kokako Lodge – 235 Falls Rd, Hunua 2583
Price – $130
Camp Facilitator – H. H. Swami Swaroopananda
Age Group – 18+

Yoga Well-Being Flow
2022-10-16 09:00 - 10:30 | online, Online, Online
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Be where you are, not where you think you should be.

Join this new yoga course to learn how to connect your mind and body through practice of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques).
Starting 16th October – Every Sunday Morning
9.00am to 10:30am
$80 for a 8 week course

Geeta chanting competition
2022-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Geeta Chanting competition is a global initiative of Chinmaya Mission. Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda explained that the Bhagavad Geeta is the “handbook for everyday living”. To bring this philosophy into children’s lives, the Bhagavad Geeta Chanting competition was pioneered by Chinmaya Mission. Bhagavad Geeta chanting and competitions are vehicles for inspiring and motivating children and adults to learn and memorize the sacred verses of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
When: The Chinmaya Mission New Zealand is organising the Geeta chanting competition on Saturday 01 October 2022 from 4 pm – 6 pm.
Venue: Chinmaya Nikunj – Wellbeing & Event Centre, 63, Mc Kenzie Road. Mangere Bridge. Auckland – 2022
Register your child before Sunday 21 August 2022 on https://forms.gle/f8vS18aU47V7HnCk9
All children aged 5 to 17 years are invited to participate in chanting chapter 3 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
Shlokas for chanting are as below:

Years 5 to 8: shlokas 1 to 10
Years 9 to 13: shlokas 1 to 20
Years 14+: shlokas 1 to 30 /full
Registration fee is $20 per child

Each registered child will receive a chanting kit that will be useful to prepare for the competition.
