Kia ora from the Contemplative Network Aotearoa

Based in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Contemplative Network (CN) is a virtual network linking people in Australasia to a range of contemplative and Wisdom offerings. The website supports people to make connections, join others in contemplative practice, and find community on their spiritual journey.

We function like an online noticeboard, providing information on retreats, wisdom schools, practice groups, individual spiritual companioning, and visiting teachers. These offerings can be regional or national and in person or online. The CN coordinators respond to queries and send out a newsletter via email about twice a year updating subscribers about future offerings.


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 Network Aotearoa meet regularly across the country. Find a group in your area today.
Labyrinth Image by Sally Longley www.longley.com.au

We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.

Marcel Proust

News

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 Network. This

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Posted October 4, 2022

Nga mihi kia koutou katoa. A warm hello fellow contemplatives. Ko Philippa toku ingoa, although I often go by Pip.

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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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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
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