| 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
Those beings who
are released from all longing
and, like the moon in a cloudless sky,
are pure, clear and serene,
I call great.
are released from all longing
and, like the moon in a cloudless sky,
are pure, clear and serene,
I call great.
Dhammapada Verse 413
Latest Events
January 2027
Alms Round: 27 January 8:15 am - 9:15 am — Alms Round in Stokes ValleyEvening Puja: 27 January 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 28 January 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 28 January 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 29 January 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 29 January 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 30 January 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 30 January 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.