Journey to Stillness: A Taste of Mother Divine—The Blissful Life Programme℠ in New Zealand
- I Was There
- Jun 7
- 2 min read
If you’ve never been to New Zealand, enjoying the Blissful Life Programme℠ is the perfect excuse for traveling there. It’s beautiful on Aotearoa, which translates to the “land of the long white cloud” in the native Maori language.
The north island is especially lush, with lots of green vegetation and lovely blooming flowers. Depending on the months you’ll be on the course, the weather can be warm and inviting, perfect for morning walks before program, perfect for evening strolls after dinner.
The last time I was there, I flew in from the west in October and had a marvellous view of the great Ninety Mile Beach as the plane continued east, then turned slightly south, and headed for Auckland International Airport. Just a few hours before, I had been treated to an amazing sunrise while over the Pacific Ocean.
New Zealanders, sometimes referred to as Kiwis, are welcoming, courageous, open and friendly people. They commercialized bungee jumping in 1986 when AJ Hackett made this first jump from Auckland’s Greenhithe Bridge. They are also known for extreme water sports like high-speed jet boating, Grade 5 white water rafting, river and ocean surfing, canyoning and heli-rafting, all in spectacular alpine and ocean environments. And, the Kiwis’ Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, representing Emirates Team New Zealand, currently hold the oldest trophy in international sport - the America’s Cup, for match racing sailing yachts. A spectacular feat considering todays technology and engineering embodied in these amazing water craft.
All this to say, New Zealanders are intrepid adventurers. But your time with the Blissful Life Programme group at the Maharishi Peace Palace in Silverdale, a suburb of Auckland, will be relaxed, peaceful, comfortable and rejuvenating. Nestled in a sheltering forest, just off a main highway, you will easily dive deeply into the transcendent here and settle down into the most nourishing and evolutionary routine of all Maharishi’s blessed programs designed for your comfort and your inner experience.
When you are with a group focused on rest and evolution, ease and delight flow effortlessly with bliss and fulfillment. There is no other program like the Blissful Life Programme*. Every moment of every day has been structured by Maharishi for maximum growth, and the routine is graceful, simple and nourishing. It’s a must have experience of a lifetime. Enjoy it fully and the rewards of this pause to the rest of your life will be evident and magical, to yourself as well as to others.
*The Blissful Life Programme is offered by the Mother Divine Programme℠ New Zealand.




















So vividly described, I could could feel it! Beautiful place!