Bodhi |
Nyana |
Rama |
A Buddhist monastery set in a 60 hectare (150 acre) wooded valley near Wellington, New Zealand. Principally a residence for those wishing to participate or train in the monastic lifestyle it is the focus for a thriving Buddhist community of many cultures. The forested area with remote lodgings provides a suitable environment for seclusion. Senior monks offer instruction in meditation, Buddhist principles, retreats and provide traditional religious services.
Bodhi (enlightenment) Nyana (knowledge) Rama (garden)
” The Garden of Enlightened Knowing “
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Verse from the Khuddaka
Just as family and friends
joyfully welcome home
loved ones returned from afar,
so their own good deeds
welcome those that have performed them
as they go from this life to the next.
joyfully welcome home
loved ones returned from afar,
so their own good deeds
welcome those that have performed them
as they go from this life to the next.
Dhammapada Verse 219
Latest Events
December 2024
Evening Puja: 10 December 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.Morning Puja: 11 December 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Alms Round: 11 December 8:15 am - 9:15 am — At about 8.15am monastics walk from the monastery down Stokes Valley Road to the shopping area to collect alms. The walk takes about 30 minutes and you are most welcome to make an offering anywhere along the way - there or back.
Evening Puja: 11 December 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 12 December 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 12 December 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 13 December 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 13 December 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.