~ The Garden of Enlightened Knowing ~
A traditional Theravada Buddhist monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho. Principally a residence for those wishing to participate or train in the monastic lifestyle. It also provides a suitable environment for lay visitors and overnight guests.
Notable Events
Regular Events
Daily Schedule
5:15am — Morning Puja
10:30 — Main Meal
11:30 — Informal chat–Q&A with Sangha
7:00pm — Evening Chanting and Meditation
Sunday
10:00am — Short Meditation
10:30 — Main Meal
1:30–4:30pm — Group Meditation
6:00–8:00 — Chanting, Meditation, Dhamma Talk, Q&A
Wednesday:
8.15am alms round down Stokes Valley Road.
7pm Puja: Residents take 8-precepts. A Dhamma talk.
Series Events
Meditation Workshop: 1st Saturday of every month; 1–5pm
Silent Group Meditation: Every Sunday; 1:30–4:30pm
All News
Latest News26 June 2026
🎪 Marquee The storm we had on Saturday presented a challenge to the cloister marquee – that it could not meet…
🚩 Palmerston North There has been a group continually operating since the very early days of Bodhinyanarama with our r…
🏠 Monks’ Vihara A bit of history. The first building on monastery land was the ‘Upper House’ and was for many years…
👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👦🏻 People They come and go and change. Aunty Suan is back after a good while in Malaysia with family. Lindsay…
🩺 Care Kuti The information page has been updated with a video. This was produced by Samanera Sampanno quite a …
🔔 Bell Tower As the monastery ages maintenance becomes an increasing factor. The wooden bell tower seating has b…
👥 AGM July 12th, 12:30pm The monastery Annual General meeting with reports and committee election.…
Verse from the Khuddaka
Immeasurable is the benefit
obtained from honouring those
who are pure and beyond fear.
Beings who have found freedom
from sorrow and grieving
are worthy of honour.
obtained from honouring those
who are pure and beyond fear.
Beings who have found freedom
from sorrow and grieving
are worthy of honour.
Dhammapada Verse 195
Newly added: 25th June 2026
