Sujiva

I'm originally from India and first got inspired by Buddhism when I attended a beginner’s meditation course at the Wellington Buddhist Centre in 1993. My experience of learning to meditate soon deepened into an interest in exploring the 'nature of the mind' through Buddhist teachings & practice.

I was ordained in 2002 and in 2011 returned to live in NZ after 10 years in the UK. During my time in the UK, I taught meditation & Buddhism at the London & Cambridge Buddhist Centres, attended many intensive retreats and worked for a multinational Buddhist company.

I'm a keen tramper, dancer, and windsurfer. And I'm the men's mitra convenor and a member of the council at the Auckland Buddhist Centre.