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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 good
are seen even from afar.
They shine like the distant
Himalayan peaks.
The untrained simply disappear
like arrows shot into the dark.
are seen even from afar.
They shine like the distant
Himalayan peaks.
The untrained simply disappear
like arrows shot into the dark.
Dhammapada Verse 304
Latest Events
September 2028
Alms Round: 20 September 8:15 am - 9:15 am — Alms Round in Stokes ValleyEvening Puja: 20 September 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 21 September 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 21 September 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 22 September 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 22 September 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 23 September 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 23 September 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.