
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
I call them the peaceful ones,
who are calm in body,
in speech and in mind,
and who are thoroughly purged
of all worldly obsessions.
who are calm in body,
in speech and in mind,
and who are thoroughly purged
of all worldly obsessions.
Dhammapada Verse 378

Latest Events
July 2029
Sunday Evening Puja: 8 July 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm — Chanting, meditation and Dhamma reflectionEvening Puja: 10 July 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 11 July 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Alms Round: 11 July 8:15 am - 9:15 am — Alms Round in Stokes Valley
Evening Puja: 11 July 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 12 July 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 12 July 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 13 July 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.