~ 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 News3 September 2026
👥 Vassa We are almost half way through our winter, vassa retreat and the news is… that there really isn’t…
🧘 Meditation Workshop This Saturday 5th, 1pm. You are welcome to join us for the meal at 10.30 and enjoy the monastery un…
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 People Aunty Suan is in Malaysia caring for her 96 year old mum in hospital. Lindsay’s health is improving…
⏰ Time Out To mark the mid-point of the vassa the community will take a ‘day off’ on Tuesday 8th heading out f…
🍃 Kathina S.C. To mark the end of the vassa the Kathina season sees most monasteries celebrating. Our Kathina Seas…
🛠️ Labour W’nd Retreat Friday 23rd — Monday 26th: A wonderful opportunity to explore deeper dimensions of your meditation.…
📸 Photos We try to regularly put photos on the website but with vassa being quiet the camera is also relativ…
Verse from the Khuddaka
Why is there laughter?
Why is there joy
when the world is on fire?
Since you are clouded in darkness
should you not seek the light?
Why is there joy
when the world is on fire?
Since you are clouded in darkness
should you not seek the light?
Dhammapada Verse 146
Newly added: 7th July 2026
