Plan your visit
Please contact the centre before visiting so someone can meet you on arrival.
A warm welcome
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling
Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Whangarei
"Centre from which Love and Compassion Flourishes." Welcome to a place of Buddhist teaching, meditation and compassionate community, surrounded by native bush above Whangarei.
Welcome
A place of teaching, meditation and compassionate community
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist centre of study and meditation, located above Whangarei among native bush, gardens and wide harbour views.
Visitors are welcome to attend teachings, join meditation, walk to the Enlightenment Stupa, enquire about retreat stays, support the resident Sangha and connect with Himalayan Trading Post.
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TeachingsSunday Teachings with Geshe-la
Weekly Sunday teaching and spiritual advice, translated into English.
- Teacher
- Venerable Geshe Sangey Thinley
- Format
- In-person
- Cost
- Koha welcome
- Status
- Open
RetreatsQuiet Day Retreat
A quiet day of meditation, reflection and walking near the Stupa.
- Teacher
- Resident Sangha
- Format
- In-person
- Cost
- Suggested donation to be confirmed
- Status
- Enquire
TeachingsSunday Teachings with Geshe-la
Weekly Sunday teaching and spiritual advice, translated into English.
- Teacher
- Venerable Geshe Sangey Thinley
- Format
- In-person
- Cost
- Koha welcome
- Status
- Open
Resident Sangha
Meet the Teachers and Guides
Resident spiritual teacher
Venerable Geshe Sangey Thinley
Geshe-la has guided Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling since October 1999, offering teachings and spiritual advice grounded in the Tibetan monastic tradition.
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Resident Geshe and interpreter
Venerable Geshe Karma Gyasey
Geshe Karma supports Geshe-la’s teachings, helps make Tibetan teachings accessible in English, and contributes to meditation, community teaching and sacred arts.
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Thangka painter and teacher
Venerable Nyima Gyaltsen
Ven. Nyima teaches Tibetan Thangka painting and iconography, helping preserve and share this sacred art form.
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Visit the Enlightenment Stupa
Walk mindfully to the sacred Stupa and take in the views across Whangarei and the harbour.
Learn moreRetreat House
Request a quiet stay for individual retreat, reflection or a small group visit.
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Himalayan Trading Post
Shop online or learn how the Trust-owned retail business helps support the centre.
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Help Sustain the Centre
Donations, Friends contributions, meal sponsorship and volunteering make it possible to care for resident Sangha, keep teachings available and maintain the land, Stupa and retreat facilities.
Support the centre
Give Once
For bank-transfer details, regular giving or a gift towards a particular purpose, please contact the centre.
Online card donations are not available at present.
Latest teaching
What Is a Stupa?
A short introduction to the Enlightenment Stupa and the meaning of visiting respectfully.
Open teaching libraryJam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore RoadKamo, RD6WhangareiNorthland, New Zealand10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, by appointment where possible
Please contact the centre before visiting so someone can meet you on arrival.