Registration is Now Open!
Registration to participate online opens in March.
The Development of Ren Xue Education
Bringing Ren Xue teachings to children, young people, and their families has always been an important goal for Ren Xue. Over the next three years Yuan Tze, Ren Xue’s founder, will be working with Ren Xue teachers, our wider community, and experts in the field to create Ren Xue Education. Based on the wisdom of Ren Xue, this new education paradigm will nurture young lives in a truly supportive environment in order to preserve the innate purity of the heart and foster the healthy development of human potential.
Its evolution will be a process led by Dao, co-created with the community, and integrated with the development of Ren Xue’s first international training centre currently underway in Golden Bay, New Zealand. Its shape and content will come from Yuan Tze’s three-course series 2026-2028, and many conversations held over that time. The work to build all the necessary components for Ren Xue Education, including training and a potential pilot school, will start after the training center is in place. This could happen as early as late 2028, but there are many factors involved in a large project like this. You can stay updated with the development of Ren Xue Centre Australasia here.
At this early stage it is clear that Ren Xue Education will consist of school education with children and family education that sees parents as co-educators and nurtures a family environment that supports healthy growth for children. We will need to recruit tertiary qualified teachers to deliver much of the school education curriculum, so a training program based on the Ren Xue curriculum will be developed to support this. Qualified Ren Xue teachers will have many opportunities to contribute to the delivery of training and to both the school and family education streams. Special programs and trainings will be developed to enable this.
Training of tertiary qualified teachers, Ren Xue teachers, and a pilot school will all happen in Golden Bay, New Zealand according to New Zealand regulatory requirements. Our goal is that training will be offered online, and with time, a prototype will be developed to enable Ren Xue Education to be shared globally.
Everyone is welcome to be part of the development of Ren Xue Education, and we will need many hands to make this happen. If you are interested in being part of this work and helping us build Ren Xue Education, we encourage you to take part in these courses with Yuan Tze.
Ren Xue Education Series
Designed as a three-year exploration starting in April 2026, this series will guide us through the heart of Yuan Tze’s transformative vision for
Ren Xue Education.
Year 1 (April 2026): The Foundation
Discover the core philosophy and overarching vision.
This introductory course presents an overview of the Ren Xue Education framework, its goals, guiding principles and structure. This first course aims to inform participants about the vision for Ren Xue Education and extend an invitation to participate and contribute to its development.
Year 2 (2027): The Structure
Envision what a wisdom-based school looks like in practice.
This second course is when Yuan Tze will begin to explore the core format and content of Ren Xue School Education with us.
Year 3 (2028): The Heart of the Home
Explore how to be a parent within this wise and supportive framework.
This third course will examine the wider ecosystem and the role of the parents and family within Ren Xue Education.
Because the format for this course is very different from retreats, we have outlined what the course is and is not below.
What This Course Is
- It WILL cover three key areas: What is Ren Xue Education?, Outline of Ren Xue Education, Structure of Ren Xue Education
- It WILL include daily lectures, group discussions, and Q&A
- It IS a classroom style format where participants will be seated on chairs at tables
- It IS an invitation for active participation to co-create the development of this new pathway
- It IS the beginning of a collaborative journey into the manifestation of wisdom-based education
What This Course Is Not
- It is NOT about learning how to apply Ren Xue for teaching children or parenting
- It is NOT a retreat and Yuan Gong practice is not part of the daily schedule
- It is NOT an outline of upcoming Ren Xue Education curriculum
- There will not be space for sitting on the floor or practice during lectures
- Accommodation, transportation, meals (except lunch and tea) are NOT provided
There will be daily group discussions for participants to share their ideas, experience, and reflections on what Yuan Tze has shared about his vision. These are scheduled for both in-person and online formats. From these activities, we will begin to understand how people want to be involved, and with that information we can begin mapping a collaborative process for developing Ren Xue Education after the course.
Ren Xue Education– The Foundation
Discover the core philosophy and overarching vision as Yuan Tze shares The Foundation in April 2026.
This introductory course will take place at Rauhitanga, a beautiful venue that looks out toward the site of the future Ren Xue center in Golden Bay, New Zealand. We have 70 seats available for the in-person, non-residential course, which will be shared online and made available as an online course afterward. This course is the beginning of something very special. Each day will be a rich rhythm of teaching from Yuan Tze, reflection and dialogue in group discussions, and Q&A to integrate our insights.
It is designed for active participation toward mapping the collaborative process we will need to bring this vision to reality.
Yuan Tze will share the:
- origin of and need for wisdom-based education
- primary goal, core purpose, and guiding principles of Ren Xue Education
- main components of the system, the stages, approaches, and the role of teachers, students and culture
- way in which family education will be both the foundation and extension of school education, seeing parents as co-educators
- structures of wisdom education, its principles & governance, its curriculum, assessment & personnel, and the physical & virtual learning environments
- operations required to support and iterate
This work is about our future—the future of our children, our families, and our global community. If you feel called to be part of this co-creative endeavor, you are wholeheartedly invited to join us.
Who is this course for?
Yuan Tze warmly invites everyone who is enthusiastic to co-create the development of this profound educational evolution. We particularly hope you consider joining if:
- you have formal teaching qualifications or experience
- you have experience with independent or charter schools or starting a school
- you have a policy or regulatory background
- you are a parent interested in wisdom-based education
- you have experience with curriculum development
- you are a Ren Xue teacher or teacher-in-training interested in teaching children or working with parents
- you have fundraising skills
- you have project management, administrative, communications, and organizational skills
- you have contacts and connections which may be beneficial to this project
- you have time and a keen heart willing to explore how you can lend your support
Join us in-person or online for this special journey.
Registration to participate online opens in March.
In-Person Details
Please note the venue is located in a rural area. The closest medical services are a half-hour drive away and include a small hospital. It is approximately three hours by car to the closest general hospital.
Should you have any further questions, please contact us on events@renxueinternational.org
Registration Fees
NZ $900 Standard Rate
NZ $1,000 Supporter Rate*
NZ $800 Financial Assistance
Please note that the fees have been set to only cover our costs to deliver the course. The purpose of the course is to invite people to participate and contribute, and as such we are not making any profits.
*Supporter Rate is for people who feel they can afford to pay a little extra. Extra income from this pool enables us to offer a Financial Assistance option.
Registration fees are per person, and include:
- all teachings and related teaching material from Yuan Tze, including access to the recordings of the online portion of the course via your Learn REN XUE Portal,
- lunch and afternoon tea
Online Option
If you are unable to attend in person or are weighing up how to attend, the course will be shared online. Pricing will be NZ $100 and the usual option to request financial support will be included.
All the same information will be shared and opportunities to contribute will exist for those doing the course online.
Registration for online participation will open in March. More information will be provided closer to that date.
Arrival & Departure Details
Day 1, Friday 17 April, Check-in between 7:00-8:45am, course starts at 9:00am
Day 10, Sunday 26 April, ends at 12:00pm with lunch provided
Daily Schedule
9:00am – 12:00pm: Yuan Tze talk
12:00 – 1:30pm: lunch (provided)
1:30 – 3:00pm: group discussion
3:00 – 3:30pm: afternoon tea (provided)
3:30 – 5:00pm: Yuan Tze Q&A
Accommodation
There is no on-site accommodation available, however we have compiled a list of accommodation options nearby to the venue.
We will be providing ways for registrants to connect with one another to organize shared accommodation for those interested.
Meals & Dietary Requirements
A boxed lunch and afternoon tea is provided each day. Please let us know when you complete the registration form if you have any special dietary requirements.
There will be a basic selection of tea and coffee. If you prefer specific herbal teas, please bring your own tea bags.
Travel to Nelson
- Air New Zealand has domestic flights daily to Nelson Airport.
- Most flights from overseas enter New Zealand via Auckland, with flights from Australia, the Pacific Islands and parts of Asia coming in via Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
- When booking flights from overseas it is recommended that you make Nelson your destination unless you are planning domestic travel to the course from your original entry point.
New Zealand Entry Requirements
If you are traveling from outside New Zealand, please ensure you are aware of New Zealand’s entry requirements. Please also be mindful of New Zealand’s strict biosecurity requirements on arrival. You can find Visa and NZeTA Requirements here.
Transport to and within Golden Bay
- Nelson Airport to the venue (Onekaká): 125 km, 2-hour drive
- Golden Bay Airport (Takaká) to the venue: 12.5 km, 10 minute drive
- You will need transportation to your accomodation, to and from the venue each day, and back to the airport or your next destination.
- There are a limited transportation options including air, bus, car rentals, and carpools. Please refer to our transportation suggestions here.
- Please note that the drive from Nelson to Onekaká includes the Takaká Hill. For those who haven’t done this before, this is a steep and winding drive similar to a mountain pass
Rauhītanga
1552 Takaká-Collingwood Hwy
Parapara
New Zealand
Post Course Activities
If you would like to learn more about our work with the Ren Xue farm and Ren Xue Centre project, we will be offering some activities after the course.
Ren Xue Farm tour
You are welcome to visit the farm after the course and take a tour to learn about Ren Xue agriculture. You might be interested to experience the transformation of a traditional New Zealand/Aotearoa dairy farm into a Ren Xue farm.
The Ren Xue Centre Site Tour
This is an exciting project to develop the first Ren Xue Centre. Planning is underway for the establishment of the Centre.
If you would like to learn more about the Retreat Centre and organize a visit the retreat site after the course please contact info@renxueaustralasia.org.
More information on the Project can be found here: Ren Xue Centre Australasia.
Ways To Pay
Direct Bank Transfer is our preferred option for receiving payment.
If you are paying from a New Zealand bank account, we recommend transferring your payment via online banking to avoid fees.
If you are paying from outside of New Zealand, we recommend transferring your payment using Wise.com to minimise fees. We have found their service to be efficient and their fees to be significantly lower than international bank or wire transfers.
After you place your order, we will email you our bank account details and let you know that your order has been placed on hold. Please pay the full amount due within 3 days. Your registration will remain on hold until your payment is received.
Account name: REN XUE International Charitable Trust
Email: admin@renxueinternational.org
Address: 17 Rimu Rd, Raumati Beach, 5032, NEW ZEALAND
Bank: Kiwibank
Account No: 38-9020-0409613-00
Payment Reference: The order number on your order confirmation email. This is very important. We need this reference to know the purpose of the payment and that it is from you.
We also accept the following payment methods. Processing fees will be added to your order to help cover payment gateway fees we are charged.
Credit Card: 2.9% processing fee
PayPal: 3.4% processing fee.
Registration Process
Step 1:
Pay for your registration fee on the Learn REN XUE website here. You will need to agree to our Health & Safety, Informed Consent and Cancellation Policies below.
If you are paying by bank transfer, we will send you an email with payment instructions and your order will be placed on hold until we receive your payment.
Step 2:
Complete the In-Person Registration Form presented to you on the screen after submitting your order. This form has important details we require from you to finalize your registration. We will also email you a link to the form.
Step 3:
Once we have received both your payment and completed registration form, your place at the course will be reserved.
Step 4:
Closer to the course starting, you will receive further details about the program, any preparation for the course and check in details on arrival at the venue.
Your attendance at the course is unconfirmed until we have received both your payment and your completed registration form.
Health and Safety Policy
Health & Safety Policy: Golden Bay, New Zealand
HEALTH
You and your health and wellbeing are important to us. To support your experience, REN XUE International works to create a safe, supportive, and healthy environment for our time together. Working within a purpose-built Qifield can intensify experiences, provide strength, and lead to significant and positive changes to life. You might like to help build the Qifield from your heart for everyone attending in person and online, and for a safe, healthy, inspiring, deeply beneficial and transformative event. You could, for example, see and feel yourself and everyone else in your heart looking, feeling and being wonderful.
Help us shape an environment which benefits everyone.
With regard to any illness, please let us know before you arrive at the venue about any new health conditions which could impact your own or others’ experience on course, or if you have become sick or tested Covid positive while traveling to the course. It would be appreciated if you could test, if unwell, before arriving at the venue. If you become unwell at any stage during the course, please let the organizing team know, and they can help with any support you might need.
Please note the venue is located in a rural area. The closest medical services are a half-hour drive away and include a small hospital. It is approximately three hours by car to the closest general hospital. Please reach out if you would like to attend in person and have questions around medical assistance.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
2026 Course Refund Policy: Golden Bay, New Zealand
If you need to cancel your course registration, please do so early. Late cancellations may make it difficult to give someone else the opportunity to attend. Once you have paid any portion of the fee, administrative and possibly cancellation fees will apply, depending on the cancellation date.
If you cancel your reservation:
- before March 17, 2026 at midnight NZDT, we will refund all fees paid minus any applicable administrative charges and payment gateway fee if paid via credit card or Paypal.
- on March 18, 2026 NZDT or later, we will refund all fees paid minus $200 cancellation fee, applicable administrative charges and payment gateway fee if paid via credit card or Paypal.
- after April 1, 2026, No Refunds unless this is a medical emergency. Contact events@renxueinternational.org
Refunds will be paid within 30 days of receiving a cancellation confirmation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
Anyone leaving the course early for any reason other than a qualified emergency (medical emergency or a death in the family) will not receive any refund.
If you cannot attend because you test positive for Covid, a refund for the difference of the in-person and online event fee will be given, with the option to participate online and access the recordings of the course.
If someone leaves early due to a qualified emergency (medical emergency or a death in the family), we will refund the days that are not attended proportionately minus the $200 cancellation fee and the applicable administrative charges.
REN XUE International reserves the right at any time to require that a participant leave the event if it is determined that the participant’s behavior is either excessively disruptive or dangerous to self or others. In this case, all event fees are non-refundable.