Highden Temple

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About Highden Temple

A residence and study centre at 220 Green Road in Awahuri, Manawatu, which describes itself as a modern mystery school for soul initiation, leadership and education. The main house was built in 1897 and is set in gardens, a protected forest and a 28-stone mandala. The centre hosts the Shamballa School, first established there in 2000. Its programme now runs for six months each year, in three streams, with two temple initiations within it. The centre also runs The Calling, a week-long residential training, with trainings held in different countries from 2026 onwards.

One visitor says the place is a real and welcoming one, and that it is an amazing place to connect with nature. Another asks whether the school is legitimate, and answers that it is.