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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
This is my child, this is my wealth:
such thoughts are the preoccupations
of fools.
If we are unable to own even ourselves,
why make such claims?
such thoughts are the preoccupations
of fools.
If we are unable to own even ourselves,
why make such claims?
Dhammapada Verse 62
Latest Events
October 2027
Sunday Evening Puja: 3 October 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm — Chanting, meditation and Dhamma reflectionEvening Puja: 5 October 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 6 October 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Alms Round: 6 October 8:15 am - 9:15 am — Alms Round in Stokes Valley
Evening Puja: 6 October 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 7 October 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 7 October 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 8 October 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.