Songkran
This Sunday April 19th – 9.45am. Southeast Asian New Year. A new beginning. Starting about 9.45am with chanting, offerings, a meal, blessings, bathing the buddha rupa and blessing the monks. And more.
Queen’s Birthday Retreat
Queen’s Birthday Retreat
An exploration of non-perception. A semi-residential retreat; stay at the monastery or come for the day and return home in the evening. A chance to be silent and meditate, to investigate one’s being, the world. Friday, May 29th to Monday, June 1st. Book accommodation on the website
River Tudong
River Tudong
A small collection of photos and a short journal can be seen on the website. A wee taste of our 13 day paddle down the Whanganui River. view photos
Buddha Rupa Installation
Buddha Rupa Installation
Sunday, May 3rd will see the sitting Buddha statue installed on the stone plinth outside the dana sala. We began polishing this rupa as part of our Kathina-season celebration last year and many factors have been involved getting ready to install it. Most notable the stonework in the area around the carpark stairs. Join us. Your written blessings will be set into the Buddha-base at this time. view photos
Vesakah Puja
Vesakah Puja
Sunday, May 24th. A celebration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and final passing. A powerful reflection on the primary factor that makes our journey to nibbana possible. A joyful community gathering to express our gratitude and generate blessings.