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SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Auckland - Apr 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-buddhist-detox-retreat-auckland-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Heaven’s Rest B&B\, 80 Mill Road\, Bombay\, Auckland\, 2675\, New Zealand
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