Date/Time
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th February 2026
Venue
Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 24 Rugby St, Merivale, Christchurch
There is plenty of parking on the street but please do not park on the neighbours driveways.
About the Retreat
On this two day retreat we have the opportunity to increase our lifespan, merit and wisdom through the special meditation practice of Buddha Amitayus. Our human life is our most precious possession because it gives us the opportunity to improve ourself and attain the supreme happiness of enlightenment. We therefore need a long and healthy life.
To engage successfully in spiritual practice we also need wisdom, as well as the merit or good fortune that gives our mind the strength to support the growth of inner realizations. Amitayus is the Buddha of long life, merit, and wisdom. By engaging in Amitayus practice, we can develop these qualities and eventually attain the deathless state of enlightenment.
Retreat details
There are three sessions per day. Each session lasts for one hour and consists of chanted prayers in English and silent mantra recitation. This is an intermediate level retreat. Each session is free of charge and you are welcome to drop in for any or all of them.
Long life pills that have been blessed throughout the retreat will be distributed after the last session on the last day.
Cost
Retreat sessions free – donations welcome
Session times
Saturday 7th February
Ses 1: 9.00 – 10.30am – includes brief introduction
Ses 2: 11.00 – 12.15pm
Ses 3: 4.00 – 5.15pm
Sunday 8th February
Ses 1: 8.00 – 9.15am
Ses 2: 11.00 – 12.15pm
Ses 3: 4.00 – 5.15pm
Please note that session times vary. Please check our calendar on our homepage for updated session times.