Kia ora from Contemplative Community Aotearoa

Based in Aotearoa - New Zealand, we are a community of seekers who found our way to the Christian contemplative path - a jewel of that tradition - yet one many of us were not introduced to.

Mystics and teachers have guided humanity in contemplative head, heart, and body practices for millennia. We walk a path modelled by Jesus-the-Christ, while deepening into the truth of the Universal Christ that is more expansive than any one religion... paths all leading to the source of all...the Divine overflowing within and around us.

The Community supports ‘wayfarers’ individually and collectively via this website by organising and facilitating retreats and wisdom schools, inviting teachers in person or via webinars, offering individual spiritual companioning, offering an at-home nine month programme, advertising regional events, and responding to queries as asked.


News

Stay up to date with the latest in  Contemplative practices through our news articles and regular newsletter.

Events

Events are hosted throughout the country by our various members, from weekly gatherings to live-in retreats.

Groups

Various groups affiliated with the Contemplative Community Aotearoa meet regularly across the country. Find a group in your area today.

Labyrinth Image by Sally Longley www.longley.com.au

There is no perfection for us in life school. Thank God for that. Perfection has very little room for growth. We claim our errors and try to learn from them. Our frailty, far from being a source of concern is reason for gratitude. It is our God-given growing space.

Joy Cowley

News

Posted March 4, 2024

Join us as we pause together, as a Wisdom Collective to honour and welcome this thin time of year Equinox.

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Posted September 10, 2023

Back in 2009, the Contemplative Network was initiated as a result of Cynthia Bourgeault’s first two visits to these shores

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Posted November 10, 2022

We wish to express our appreciation to the Cenacle Sisters NZ who recently donated $300 to the Contemplative Community. This

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Events

March 25, 2025 to October 28, 2025, Online

As we age, many of us want to continue our call to draw nearer, to transform the way we experience

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You are the mirror in which God sees Godself

Sufi quote