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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
Beware of contrived utterance
and aware in all that you say.
Renounce all cunning speech
and cultivate that which is wholesome.
and aware in all that you say.
Renounce all cunning speech
and cultivate that which is wholesome.
Dhammapada Verse 232
Latest Events
May 2024
Morning Puja: 10 May 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.Evening Puja: 10 May 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Palmerston North: 10 May - 11 May 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm — Friday night 7pm Chanting, Meditation, Dhamma talk, Q&A. Saturday precepts, dana, blessings. Contact Kheng: khenghuat_lim@yahoo.com
Morning Puja: 11 May 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 11 May 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 12 May 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Silent Meditation: 12 May 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm — Join the monastery community in silent meditation practice. Come for all or part.
Sunday Evening: 12 May 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm — Come at 6pm; chanting and meditation, with instruction and guidance, is followed by Refuges and Precept and then a talk. Suitable for beginners.