Orgyen Hermitage
Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa
2026

“A Blossoming of Sublime Understanding and Love“
– Unbroken Wholeness, the Sadhana of Amitabha and Pureland Buddhism –

an extended exploration with Tarchin Hearn

Dear Friends
In our last gathering at Orgyen, I mentioned the possibility of an extended contemplative exploration based around the Sadhana of Buddha Amitabha. This post is an advance invitation, especially directed to ‘Yogis of the Natural World’ and long term practitioners of buddha-dharma, to join us in an experimental exploration of love and clear seeing. Ideally, participants will feel inspired to take the themes from these monthly gatherings and work with them in the unique ever-changing situations and circumstances of their lives. 

In Mahayana Buddhism, Amitabha and what is sometimes referred to as Pure-land Buddhism, are widely revered as being deeply supportive for any and all beings, regardless their education and station in life. These teachings can also serve as profound hints pointing to the spontaneously open, beyond words, fruition of a life of dedicated dharma practice. 

Please mark these dates in your calendar. Further dates may be added depending on how the study unfolds.

Jan 18/26
Feb 15/26
March 15/26
April 12/26
May 10/26
June 7/26

As we have done previously, classes will begin at 10am and be followed by a shared lunch. There will be an opportunity for people to participate via Zoom.

To register for the zoom sessions go to the following links and register with your name and e-mail address. The link for the class will then be automatically sent to you.

Jan 18/26 https://forms.gle/2XhA8xfjNuRBYLQZ9
Feb 15/26 https://forms.gle/QpCUNmAVtp51rMwZ6
March 15/26 https://forms.gle/SLxA7LWgeUeA1tMy6
April 12/26 https://forms.gle/GQJdhKrKi9CEgfRv8
May 10/26 https://forms.gle/bTDYKMR9i6XrFcC97
June 7/26 https://forms.gle/38mfNu7EUS3TCKFQ8

For those wishing to attend in person please e-mail Mary to register. She will then send you a reminder one week in advance.