Auckland Insight practice day March 2025

Auckland Insight practice day

You are warmly invited to a day of meditation, learning, connection and celebration with the Auckland Insight community and our guiding teacher, Jill Shepherd. 

Morning of meditation practice - open to all

The first half of the day will be an opportunity to deepen our meditation practice together. 
Jill will offer a range of guided and silent sitting and walking meditation from 9:30-12:30, followed by informal social connection over lunch provided by Auckland Insight
All welcome!

Afternoon of practice - for Auckland Insight volunteers*

In the afternoon we will continue practicing from 1:30-4:30, with silent and relational meditation practice, short dharma talks and small group discussion, exploring the rewards and challenges of being a volunteer for Auckland Insight.
*The afternoon session is open to anyone who currently volunteers for us (eg as a Navigator, facilitator, host, greeter, newsletter editor etc) OR is considering volunteering this year.
NOTE: If you're interested in becoming a volunteer and would like to join the afternoon, please email Auckland Insight aucklandinsight@gmail.com to let us know.

Time and date:
9:30-12:30 and/or 1:30-4:30 pm, Sunday 16 March

Food:
A simple vegetarian lunch plus morning and afternoon tea will be provided

Location:
175 Garnet Road, Westmere 1021
Entry through the green gate off Faulder Avenue

Cost: $20 plus dāna* for the teacher or complimentary for volunteers
Registration closes Monday 10 March to finalise numbers for catering

*The registration fee covers only a contribution to room hire and food costs.

In keeping with Buddhist tradition, the teachings are offered on a dāna basis which means the teacher is not paid to offer this workshop. Instead, they rely on the generosity of the participants to help them continue to share their teachings with others, and there will be an opportunity at the end of the workshop to offer donations to support their ongoing teaching.