The retreat is located in the beautiful countryside near Nelson, New Zealand, at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre on November 29 - December 3 2023. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre is a rural Tibetan Buddhist centre affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), and offers a very blessed 5 acres of park-like gardens surrounded by a farming community. The Centre provides a peaceful harmonious environment where anyone can learn and practice tools for the mind to develop wisdom, compassion, and happiness in daily life. This retreat sanctuary provides the perfect condition for meditation in order to gain realisations on the path to enlightenment. Transport is available for pick-ups from Nelson city or Airport. We offer camping accommodation only, please bring your own camping gear or campervan. All meals and workshops will be on site in the community hall, decking areas and surrounds. November is usually sunny and warm but unpredictable, please do bring warm clothes, rain jacket and sturdy footwear. Arrival is Wednesday November 29th early afternoon, the first welcome and introduction session begins at 3pm. Departure is after 2.30pm on Sunday December 3rd.