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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
Bale out the water from your boat;
cut loose from the defiling passions
of lust and hatred;
unencumbered, sail on
towards liberation.
cut loose from the defiling passions
of lust and hatred;
unencumbered, sail on
towards liberation.
Dhammapada Verse 369
Latest Events
October 2029
Morning Puja: 28 October 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.Silent Meditation: 28 October 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm — Group meditation every Sunday afternoon
Sunday Evening Puja: 28 October 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm — Chanting, meditation and Dhamma reflection
Evening Puja: 30 October 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 31 October 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Alms Round: 31 October 8:15 am - 9:15 am — Alms Round in Stokes Valley
Evening Puja: 31 October 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.