# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Evening talk: Finding the Still Point ​in Uncertainty
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am
- **Event Description**: Finding the Still Point in Uncertainty
An Evening Talk with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei

Friday, 9 January 2026
7pm–8.15pm
The Quaker Centre, 217 Ferry Rd, Christchurch

“At the still point of the turning world, there the dance is.” — T.S. Eliot

Change and uncertainty are fundamental truths — it’s what is happening. How is it to move with uncertainty, not as something forced upon us by the world or our circumstances, more as a choice? Join us for this public Dharma talk to explore, through story, Zen teaching, and a breath of stillness, how we might pause, reconnect, and remember what does not move.

This event is one of two teachings with Hojin Sensei in Christchurch, the other being a workshop held at the Opawa Zendo on Saturday, January 10th.

No registration is required, but you can indicate your intent to join us by emailing: christchurch@zen.org.nz

The teacher:
Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei serves as the Training Director for the Mountains and Rivers Order and Abbot of the Zen Center of New York City (ZCNYC). She began full-time residential training at Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM) in 1990 and now shares her time between ZMM and ZCNYC in Brooklyn.

Programme:
Please arrive a few minutes before 7pm. The talk includes a question and answer period.

Cost:
Attendance is by koha/donation.

Location:
The Quaker Centre, 217 Ferry Rd, Corner of Nursery Rd, Christchurch City.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/evening-talk-finding-the-still-point-​in-uncertainty/200029350176405
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 230

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Quaker Centre, 217 Ferry Rd, Christchurch
- **lat**: -43.53932
- **long**: 172.65615
- **full address**: The Quaker Centre, 217 Ferry Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Evening talk: Finding the Still Point ​in Uncertainty being held?
  - **A:** Evening talk: Finding the Still Point ​in Uncertainty takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am at The Quaker Centre, 217 Ferry Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Evening talk: Finding the Still Point ​in Uncertainty?
  - **A:** Evening talk: Finding the Still Point ​in Uncertainty is organized by Opawa Zendo.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Evening talk: Finding the Still Point ​in Uncertainty is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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