~ 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 News3 November 2026
🪷 Kathina S.C. This coming Sunday, 8th November 9:45. We gather to celebrate the new season and the changes it bri…
🕯 Sangha We had a very nice afternoon visit with Ajahn Vinai on Saturday accompanied by two other monks from…
🔥 Vihara Fire Finally… we have the wood stove installed in the monks’ vihara but… we still need a Council ins…
🧘🏽 New Rupa We have been offered a new Buddha image and have agreed on the location being just below the vihara…
🧱 Stupa Mural This project is gathering momentum and a selection of information and images is being sent to the a…
🚗 Transport With Anagarika Joshua leaving we are without a driver in the monastery. There is an immediate need …
😌 New Year Retreat It is still quite a way off but accommodation is limited so do be sure to book in advance More deta…
Verse from the Khuddaka
Blessed is the arising of a Buddha;
blessed is the revealing of the Dhamma;
blessed is the concord of the Sangha;
delightful is harmonious communion.
blessed is the revealing of the Dhamma;
blessed is the concord of the Sangha;
delightful is harmonious communion.
Dhammapada Verse 194
Newly added: 6th October 2026
