Bodhi Seeds
A low cost retreat opportunity for young people
with
Jaime Howell
Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre
An innovative six week programme involving mindfulness, practical work, community living, music, dance, philosophy and more
An organic six week study and retreat for young people to use mindfulness to understand themselves and others more deeply. While the overall focus is organic and emergent based on the qualities and aspirations of the beings who attend the retreat will include a living exploration of the maps of consciousness through mythology, psychology, practices of Buddha Dharma and evolutionary biology.
This six week study and retreat costs just $800. This includes everything; accommodation, food and facilitation. The Wangapeka Board of Trustees is supporting this experiment by offering accommodation for free. The course will weave together mindfulness teachings, active contemplation, creative explorations into music and dance, group work and service to the land and buildings. We will open the space for a fresh conversation to emerge: What does ethical living, meditation/ mindfulness, wisdom look like in these modern times for a new generation coming forth?
Participants interested in being a part of this experience require:
- Commitment to attend 7 days a week for the six weeks, there will five days of facilitation and two days self study each week
- Willingness to commit to an ethical way of living that includes an active aspiration to support life, foster kindness, speak and listen deeply and mindfully, refrain from drugs and alcohol
- Genuine motivation toward exploring community living and offering service.
- Aged between 18 and 45
The group will be small and focused, there are five places left on this course. If you are a young person interested to learn mindfulness and explore body work, belonging, interconnectedness, wisdom pathways while living communally in a safe and nurturing environment, then take this one off opportunity and apply.
For enquiries, contact Jaime Howell at:
[email protected]
ph: 021 026 44351
For applications to attend, please email your details and a short paragraph stating your motivation to attend and ability to meet the requirements stated above. If your application is accepted you will be invited to complete a registration form.
Jaime is a graduate of a three year mindfulness study and retreat offered by Tarchin Hearn. Other wide awake influences include Bonni Ross, Joel Levey, the poets and processes of a Rites of Passage Foundation. He has been studying and practicing mindfulness daily for over fifteen years and has a Masters Degree in Education.
Jaime is the founder and director of Opening Minds and developer of Calm Clear Creative a programme that teaches mindfulness to children, teachers, parents and organisations. Jaime assisted Grant Rix in helping with the development of the Mental Health Foundation’s Pause, Breathe, Smile mindfulness programme for schools. He is a trained MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) teacher and an assistant director for the Tracks Rite of Passage Event.
Jaime is currently living and practicing at the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre while training to teach Open Floor, a music, movement mindfulness based therapy.
The Wangapeka Retreat Experience
Whenua Land
The retreat takes place on the beautiful Wangapeka whenua nestled in stunning native forests with expansive views down the Wangapeka valley. The land itself provides a healing sanctuary surrounded by mature trees and offering the perfect environment for reflection and reconnection with nature.
Kainga Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the price of the retreat, with all rooms being comfortable and well-appointed with single beds and electric heating. Shared bathroom facilities are conveniently located close to all rooms.
Kai Food
All meals are included in this retreat to support the your well-being and focus. Our kitchen team prepares nourishing vegetarian food to sustain and delight you throughout your stay. Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated and self-catering is also possible if you prefer to bring and prepare your own food.
Whare Wānanga Teaching Space
This teaching room is beautifully crafted and has been used for a wide variety of teaching for over 20 years. It has a wooden parquet floor and a pot belly stove to keep away winter chills. Set amongst beautiful mature trees, it offers a charming view looking down the Wangapeka valley, creating an inspiring environment for movement and meditation practices.
Whare kai Main Hall
The original building at Wangapeka, the Main Hall serves as the heart of community life with its combined living and dining room, library, and welcoming wood burner. Tea, coffee, and snacks are freely available here throughout your stay. Whether you choose to relax in the cosy interior or step out onto the porch to enjoy the expansive views, this space invites connection and contemplation. The hall also houses the kitchen, bathroom facilities, and laundry for your convenience.
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