~ The Garden of Enlightened Knowing ~
Bodhinyanarama is a traditional Theravada Buddhist monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho. Set in a 60 hectare wooded valley near Wellington, New Zealand it is 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
Monday:
There are no scheduled events.
Wednesday:
8.15am monastics walk down Stokes Valley Road to the shopping area to collect alms.
Evening Puja: Residents take the 8-precepts. There is a Dhamma talk – 7pm
Series Events
Meditation Workshop: 1st Saturday of every month; 1–5pm
Silent Group Meditation: Every Sunday; 1:30–4:30pm
Latest News
5 March 2026⚙️ Meditation Workshop
5 March 2026⚙️ Meditation Workshop
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☸ VimuttiDid you know that we have a sister monastery in Auckland? Vimutti. It is a full branch monastery, as is Bodhi…
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Verse from the Khuddaka
One might defeat alone in battle
a thousand thousand men,
but one who gains self-mastery
is by far the greater hero.
a thousand thousand men,
but one who gains self-mastery
is by far the greater hero.
Dhammapada Verse 103
