Phen Day Dhargyey Ling

Welcome to the Centre Welcome to the Phen Day Dhargyey Ling, The Source of Benefit and Happiness Centre, Christchurch. The Centre is one of the Dhargyey Buddhist Centres of New Zealand, and we'd like to invite you to be part of our dharma community. Geshe Nyima Dorjee, the Christchurch resident teacher Regular teachings are held by our resident teacher, Geshe Nyima Dorjee (referred to as Geshe-la by his students), on Sundays and Tuesdays. Geshe-la is a fully qualified teacher, having earned a Geshe degree in India. See the Teachers page for more information on the intense study required to become a Geshe , and why we're so fortunate to have Geshe-la at the Centre. Geshe-la's teachings cover Buddhist philosophy, meditation and the practice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's school of Tibetan Buddhism. All classes are free and open to the public. Visit the Teachers page for more information about Geshe-la and the other lamas who have played a role in the Centre. If you're new to Buddhism Sometimes people are interested in Buddhism but don’t know what to expect when they attend a teaching. Visit the For Newcomers page for more information. Want to make sure you don't miss special events or schedule changes? Sign up to receive PDDL's newsletter and text notifications by sending us your email address and mobile number (optional). Teachers Clockwise from top: Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey, Ven Thupten Rinpoche, Ven Lhagon Rinpoche. Around 1975. The teachers, or lamas, of the Dhargyey Buddhist Centres are all highly qualified Lamas who are graduates of Gelug Monastic Universities. The term 'Tulku' means recognised reincarnation, and the New Zealand Dhargyey Centres are fortunate to have been founded and maintained by Tulkus. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey Tulku Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey (1921-1995) was asked in 1971 by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to start a teaching program for westerners at the newly constructed Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, northern India. In 1984, His Holiness advised him to go to New Zealand to establish a new Buddhist centre.