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RIGHT WAY OF MEDITATION
Amid the world of conflict, Buddha's path is what we seek
To get rid of Pain and Self, meditation truly helps
The first step we need to take, paying absolute homage
To Buddha the Greatest Lord, without worries anymore
Then we learn to love and care, with our … View moreRIGHT WAY OF MEDITATION
Amid the world of conflict, Buddha's path is what we seek
To get rid of Pain and Self, meditation truly helps
The first step we need to take, paying absolute homage
To Buddha the Greatest Lord, without worries anymore
Then we learn to love and care, with our best to give and share
Yet keep our heart low as dust, being humble is a must
We sit in a quiet space, lotus form a grounded base
No more stir and no more strain, eyes cast down, we now remain
First of all we recognize, the body will quickly die
Old and ill, our lives will end, it's the truth we comprehend
Our mind is a messy cloud, with thoughts that shout out too loud
Our heart holds to what is wrong, and sins have filled us so long
We have to realize well that ignorance long does dwell
Deep in the soul, still unseen, no matter where we'll have been
We must spend long time to ponder more the fact
That we did much past crime, driven by the ego trap
Even though we could have great achievement somewhere,
don't forget the truth, sin and ego are still there
Lower abdomen lies the root of thoughts
There rests attention, mind can pause
We begin to breathe little, slow and soft
Mind and Breath now meet at one point
Breath and Mind will meet when we breathe little
Breath keeps Mind in peace together
Once we were the one who thought, now we find the thoughts unreal
We won't try to stop the thoughts, we just know and let them go
We keep focus on the point where Breath and Mind stick as one
Thoughts will be fading away, mindfulness grows day by day
Even when the mind finds peace, we must still be clear and stay
Ego and sin never cease to keep all conceit at bay
In daily life even while working and not sitting in meditation
We must remain anchored in ourselves with the clear insight that
This SELF is merely ignorance and defilement
Enlightenment means the absence of Self
Therefore as long as the Self remains, there is no cause for satisfaction
NAMO SAKIYA MUNI BUDDHA
Self-centeredness and greed give rise to the most intense form of fear.
Though all beings must face death alone, one who is perpetually obsessed with the self and constantly swayed by the adoration of followers shall find the solitude of death unbearable.
If one becomes overly accustomed to the … View moreSelf-centeredness and greed give rise to the most intense form of fear.
Though all beings must face death alone, one who is perpetually obsessed with the self and constantly swayed by the adoration of followers shall find the solitude of death unbearable.
If one becomes overly accustomed to the flattery of sycophants—those who eagerly satisfy one’s every whim and caprice—then, upon the stark realization of utter aloneness, one shall be overwhelmed by a fear beyond imagination.
Thus, by lessening one’s self-attachment, one may likewise diminish the severity of this dreadful fear.
Dzongsar Khyentse rinpoche
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions
Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.
Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also … View moreTe Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met.
To korero further about this kete with our kaiārahi Phone, Email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home - Poutama Tangihanga at 139 Bank Street, Whangārei
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.
TOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES:
• Make or update your budget
• Plan your meals
• Find the specials and the cheapest stores
• Use online shopping to help stick to your budget
• Buy in bulk only if it actually saves you money
• Have convenience foods on hand
• Grow your own … View moreTOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES:
• Make or update your budget
• Plan your meals
• Find the specials and the cheapest stores
• Use online shopping to help stick to your budget
• Buy in bulk only if it actually saves you money
• Have convenience foods on hand
• Grow your own food
If you cannot afford to buy food for your family, check out this link -www.cab.org.nz...
Our volunteers are here to help. Give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Drop us an email farnorth@cab.org.nz or pop in and see us 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.
We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday
9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
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Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.
We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?
(We can confirm that a number of the … View moreJaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.
We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?
(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)
Don’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.… View moreDon’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.
He’s fair-dinkum funny helping to prevent global boring!
His loyal fans should not miss this further opportunity to enjoy another big dose of Kev, and for those not yet acquainted you’re invited to enjoy a knee-slapping, hilarious night out. R18.
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Kiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.
We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will… View moreKiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.
We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will it be business as usual?
Discuss your thoughts below
Kia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by June 12, 2025.
Northland Police investigating a spate of suspicious fires in the area are appealing to the public for information.
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton says Police and Fire and Emergency services responded to reports of a fire on on Pataua North Road, Whareora on the morning of 20 May.
“At around… View moreNorthland Police investigating a spate of suspicious fires in the area are appealing to the public for information.
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton says Police and Fire and Emergency services responded to reports of a fire on on Pataua North Road, Whareora on the morning of 20 May.
“At around 7am, about 15 T8 Traffic Control cones were taken from a stretch of road under maintenance, stacked in the middle of the road, covered in diesel and set alight.
“A second set of stacked cones were set alight further up the road.”
Detective Sergeant Overton says in the past seven months Police have also received a number of reports in relation to suspicious bush and scrub fires in the Matapouri, Tutukaka, Ngunguru and Pataua areas.
“We encourage anyone who was in these areas or has any information about any of these fires to get in touch.”
If you have any information that could help our enquiries, update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250520/3428.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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