Mindful Compassion Meditation Retreat
with
Grant Rix & Kate Hurst
Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre
An opportunity to study meditation with Grant Rix
Grant Rix is a leader in mindfulness training and delivery in New Zealand. Grant has created Mindfulness programmes in health and education sectors, and has many years’ experience as a health promoter in public and mental health settings.
Grant has been practising mindfulness and meditation all of his adult life and has been teaching it to others since 2005 at the suggestion of his principal teacher Tarchin Hearn. He has presented on Mindfulness in conferences in both New Zealand and Australia and is involved in researching the effects of practising mindfulness in New Zealand schools.
Grant is a warm and engaging meditation teacher, who is compassionate and calm to be around. His modern and relevant approach to teaching mindfulness is of an international calibre. He has a thorough understanding of the research showing how mindfulness effects our bodies, minds and communities.
About this mindfulness meditation retreat: Mindful Compassion
Love softens resistance and lays the foundation for insight into the nature of mind. Mindful Compassion – for self, others and nature – helps guide our actions for the benefit of all. Well cultivated these qualities lead to an outflow of joy in the achievements of others and strengthens our ability to bounce back from the often turbulent ups and downs of life.
These ‘four limitless qualities’ of loving-kindness, compassion, empathic joy and equanimity result from a combination of heart-centred meditation, curiosity, and care-filled attention during daily activities. The practices of loving-kindness and compassion in particular will be central themes of this retreat. Their relationship to fostering a truly mindful life and forming the foundation for insight into the nature of mind will be explored.
Grant will lead a range of practices for calming our (generally) over-taxed nervous systems, and sharpening the tools of clear discernment, through the practice of the four limitless qualities. The importance of fostering strong positive motivation will also be central to the retreat.
Course Fee:
- non-member: $386 + dana
- member $356 + dana
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NOTE: The course fee includes accommodation, food and contribution towards Grant’s travel costs. It doesn’t include any dana / donation to Grant for the teachings he will impart. In accordance with tradition, this is left up to each individual to gift according to their own means. Please bring cash for offering dana.
Grant Rix is a leader in mindfulness training and delivery in New Zealand. Grant has created Mindfulness programmes in health and education sectors, and has many years’ experience as a health promoter in public and mental health settings.
Grant has been practising mindfulness and meditation all of his adult life and has been teaching it to others since 2005 at the suggestion of his principal teacher Tarchin Hearn. He has presented on Mindfulness in conferences in both New Zealand and Australia and is involved in researching the effects of practising mindfulness in New Zealand schools.
Grant is a warm and engaging meditation teacher, who is compassionate and calm to be around. His modern and relevant approach to teaching mindfulness is of an international calibre. He has a thorough understanding of the research showing how mindfulness effects our bodies, minds and communities.
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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