WELCOME TO Dharma Gaia
“The greatest gift you can offer to anyone is your True Presence.”
Dharma Gaia
centre of mindful living
We are a small community of people who live simply and in harmony, sharing and growing through the practice of Living Mindfully. Our focus is on cultivating the ability to respond to each moment of life with calm clear attention..
Many people come to Dharma Gaia to learn about meditation and mindfulness, while others simply come for personal retreat, self-care and a time to contemplate and be in nature.
We respect and welcome people from the rich diversity of our world community without discrimination. All are part of the great Interbeing web of our humanity and the criteria to be here is based on the commitment to live in harmony with the community and the environment. .
We are grounded in the teachings and tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who is an inspiration and a profound example of the peace and beauty that is enabled when we live fully in the present moment. Thich Nhat Hanh states ‘We do not need to become Buddhist to touch the reality of life ... we need only to stop our running and allow ourselves to be here, now.’
The centre is nestled in the beautiful bush-covered hills of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand.
