Auckland Insight practice day October 2026

About this event

A Day of Stillness: Insight Meditation Practice Enjoy some time away from the busyness of life to sit quietly with others and reconnect with yourself through a full day of meditation practice with the Auckland Insight community and our guiding teacher, Jill Shepherd. Whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice, this day offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the foundations of insight meditation. Over the course of the day, we'll explore mindfulness of breathing, mindfulness of the body, and mindfulness of thoughts and emotions to help cultivate more calm and spaciousness, no matter what life brings. The day will also include some small group discussion and informal conversation, offering a chance to connect with each other and strengthen our sense of community. We hope you can join us. Time and date: 9:30-4:30 pm, Sunday 18 October Food: Please bring your own lunch. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided Location: 175 Garnet Road, Westmere 1021 Entry through the green gate off Faulder Avenue Cost: $50 plus dāna* for the teacher *The registration fee covers only a contribution to room hire and food costs. In keeping with Buddhist tradition, the teachings are offered on a dāna basis which means the teacher is not paid to offer this workshop. Instead, they rely on the generosity of the participants to help them continue to share their teachings with others, and there will be an opportunity at the end of the workshop to offer donations to support their ongoing teaching. Photo credit: Clare Battersby