| 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
Let the dread of endless mediocrity
spur you into great effort,
like a well-trained horse
encouraged by the mere touch
of the whip.
Relinquish the burden of endless struggle
with unapologetic confidence,
with purity of action,
effort, concentration,
and by conscious and disciplined
commitment to the path.
spur you into great effort,
like a well-trained horse
encouraged by the mere touch
of the whip.
Relinquish the burden of endless struggle
with unapologetic confidence,
with purity of action,
effort, concentration,
and by conscious and disciplined
commitment to the path.
Dhammapada Verse 144
Latest Events
May 2024
Evening Puja: 21 May 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.Morning Puja: 22 May 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Alms Round: 22 May 8:15 am - 9:15 am — At about 8.15am monastics walk from the monastery down Stokes Valley Road to the shopping area to collect alms. The walk takes about 30 minutes and you are most welcome to make an offering anywhere along the way - there or back.
Evening Puja: 22 May 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 23 May 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 23 May 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Morning Puja: 24 May 5:15 am - 6:30 am — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.
Evening Puja: 24 May 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm — The community meets for chanting and meditation in the main hall.