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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
The path that leads to worldly gain
and the path that leads to Liberation
are different paths.
Seeing thus, the renunciate disciple
avoids the distraction
of worldly gain and success,
to dwell in solitude.
and the path that leads to Liberation
are different paths.
Seeing thus, the renunciate disciple
avoids the distraction
of worldly gain and success,
to dwell in solitude.
Dhammapada Verse 75
Latest Events
July 2027
Morning Puja: 29 July 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.Evening Puja: 29 July 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 30 July 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 30 July 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 31 July 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 31 July 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
August 2027
Morning Puja: 1 August 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.Silent Meditation: 1 August 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm — Group meditation every Sunday afternoon