The Lavender Circle

The Lavender Circle is located near the Centre and is a grass area surrounded by lavender bushes and lush tree-ferns. Open to the expansive sky and swirling wind, it is a favourite space for the Dance of Life meditation in the first rays of the early morning sun. This circle is also used for the Dances of Universal Peace and for walking meditation.

The Rimu Circle

The Rimu Circle is situated further into the bush and is encircled by rimu, kauri and ponga trees. This trodden earth circle has a fire pit in the centre. A profound memory for many retreatants has been dancing under a canopy of stars with a full moon and a crackling fire in the transformative energy of this circle.

The Green Tara Circle

In the Buddhist tradition, Green Tara is the Bodhisattva of Compassion and this circle represents the quality of compassion for all beings. Enhancing this quality is the sacred greenstone, Hine Pounamu, which sits in the centre surrounded by ferns. This sacred stone was gifted to Te Moata by the Waitaha people and embodies the qualities of love, compassion, respect for all life and honouring the earth.

The Labyrinth

The labyrinth is the heart centre of Te Moata and is situated by the stream on a potent energy line which runs through the land. The design of the labyrinth is based on the sacred geometry of the ancient labyrinth embedded in the stone floor of Chartre Cathedral in France. It is made of Te Moata red clay and hand molded stones.  This is a sacred space in which to symbolically walk your life’s journey; a place of contemplation, celebration, ceremony, commitment and inspiration.

Puja Point

Puja Point is a small circle further up stream where there are meditation seats at the base of tall native trees. This is a place for silent and secluded contemplation surrounded by the sounds of nature. In the centre of this circle on the forest floor is a stick and branch sculpture in the shape of a heart.