~ 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 Oct. 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
The Awakened Ones, firm in their resolve,
vigorously apply themselves,
and know freedom from bondage:
liberation, true security.
vigorously apply themselves,
and know freedom from bondage:
liberation, true security.
Dhammapada Verse 24
Newly added: 6th October 2026
