~ The Garden of Enlightened Knowing ~
A traditional Theravada Buddhist monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho. Principally a residence for those wishing to participate or train in the monastic lifestyle. It also provides a suitable environment for lay visitors and overnight guests.
Notable Events
Regular Events
Daily Schedule
5:15am — Morning Puja
10:30 — Main Meal
11:30 — Informal chat–Q&A with Sangha
7:00pm — Evening Chanting and Meditation
Sunday
10:00am — Short Meditation
10:30 — Main Meal
1:30–4:30pm — Group Meditation
6:00–8:00 — Chanting, Meditation, Dhamma Talk, Q&A
Wednesday:
8.15am alms round down Stokes Valley Road.
7pm Puja: Residents take 8-precepts. A Dhamma talk.
Series Events
Meditation Workshop: 1st Saturday of every month; 1–5pm
Silent Group Meditation: Every Sunday; 1:30–4:30pm
All News
Latest News14 October 2026
🛠 Meditation Retreat Friday 23rd Nov. 7pm until Monday 26th 4.30pm An extended opportunity to give focussed time to your…
🧘 Pre-Retreat Meditation To bring the vassa to a suitable conclusion the community will have a week of group meditation in t…
🍃 Kathina S.C. Sunday 8th November 9:45 we gather to celebrate the end of the three month vassa retreat. It is the…
🧘🏽 Monks We had a very nice visit from Ajahn Dipako who was with us for a week on a visa-run from Australia.…
🟫 Vihara Floor Finally we have a new floor in the top level of the Bhikkhu Vihara. This has been planned for quite…
🧱 Stupa Mural You may remember the big stupa upgrade back in 2018? See 2018 Stupa Dedication. A significant piece…
Verse from the Khuddaka
Those who remain
friendly amid the hostile,
at peace among the aggressive,
and who do not attach themselves
to that upon which others depend
are great beings.
friendly amid the hostile,
at peace among the aggressive,
and who do not attach themselves
to that upon which others depend
are great beings.
Dhammapada Verse 406
Newly added: 6th October 2026
