Wangapeka Books

Books by Tarchin Hearn

Breathing: The Natural Way to Meditate
New edition July 2005
by Tarchin Hearn

Breathing: The Natural Way to Meditate is beautifully written, practical and uplifting. It invites us to couple our breathing with love and clear seeing and to meditatively explore the world within and around us.

Many clear and detailed techniques are given throughout, but in essence the natural way to meditate does not rely on technique. It flowers whenever we are interested in life. What is this marvel we call the body? What is this mystery called speech and communication? What is this wonder called mind? What could it mean to realise freedom while fully engaged in life? Thoroughly non-sectarian, this is a path of awakening that will speak to seekers from all traditions and backgrounds and stages of experience.

146 pages - NZ$20 + postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Natural Awakening - The Way of the Heart

Natural awakening is a book of great inspiration and beauty. The teaching is direct and profound without being complicated. It encourages us to develop friendliness and interest towards every moment of life and to immerse ourselves in what Tarchin calls "the practice of already here."

Throughout its pages travel interleaves with poetry, philosophy weaves with meditation techniques and science merges with mysticism. Twenty-two practical exercises are included, making a book of great clarity and relevance to all who are interested in health, awakening and the well being of the world.

240 pages - NZ$20+postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Growth and Unfolding - Our Human Birthright
New Edition Sept 2004

Growth and Unfolding combines poetry and vision with clear instruction and good down-to-earth common-sense. It leads us step by step to a life that is awake, integrated and joyous and truly universal in scope. At times humorous and at times biting, it cuts very quickly to the core of what is most important to all of us.

180 pages - NZ$20 + postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Walking in Wisdom

"Did you know, my friend
That every breath you take changes the world?
Have you realised
That every step you take transforms myriad lives?"

Simple yet profound, Walking in Wisdom is a beautiful little book that teaches us to be awake and compassionately present in the midst of all comngs and goings. It re-awakens interest in much of life we have learned to take for granted and touches some of the deepest themes of Buddhist teaching.

This charming book is small enough to carry with you as you travel. It teaches the Four Basic Supports and includes reflections and poems.

65 pages - NZ$10 + postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Daily Puja
New Edition 2007
Also available as an ebook here

This booklet is a collection of reflections or mini-contemplations inspired or taken directly from the Buddhist tradition. They are presented in a way that will speak to the universal nature of everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs.

42 pages - NZ$12 + postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Meditative First Aid
Now out of print
Available as an ebook here

Ten simple exercises that will help balance your energies and bring more vitality into your life. They are presented in a direct way, unaccompanied by any theory, for people who just want to get on with a practice that will strengthen the body's natural resistance to illness and speed the healing process.


Loving Kindness
Now out of print
Available as an ebook here

Loving Kindness is a collection of poems, essays and practical exercises on the theme of Loving Kindness; written by teachers associated with the Wangapeka to celebrate the yearlong LovingKindness Retreat held at the Wangapeka in the year 2000. It aims 'to provide inspiration and practical support' for meditators and others to cultivate 'the mind and heart of lovingkindness both within their own beings and in the community at large'.


The following 4 books are available in the Karunakarma Series as A4 coil-bound manuals:

Satipatthana - Foundations of Mindfulness:
A Manual for Meditators
Also available as an ebook here

This book evolved from notes that were initially assembled for Tarchin's own use. They were compiled while teaching a one month Satipatthana retreat and form a collection of useful aspects of Satipatthana along with the references that will allow a student of the Path to go to original sources should that be of interest.

46 pages - NZ$10+postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)

Coming To Your Senses
Also available as an ebook here

This Karunakarma manual outlines the work of cleansing and exploring the five senses. Filled with practical exercises and inspiring contemplations, this booklet will be valuable for people wanting to do this work on their own and for instructors and teachers wishing to share the work with others.

46 pages - NZ$10+postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Sangha Work
Required WSLD 2007 reading

Essays, contemplations and practical exercises to support a community of friends in Dharma. Tools for a healthy and happy community.


64 pages - NZ$10+postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)


Stargroup Meditation

- A vehicle for exploring and working with the collective Mind

32 pages - NZ$10+postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)

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A4 Coil-bound manual

NZ$7 + Postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)

Books by others

Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness
by Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoché
Required WSLD 2007 reading



93 pages - NZ$25 + postage (cheque to Wangapeka Books)