Mahamevnawa
Auckland

Sri Lankan Buddhist Monastery

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Monthly Sil Program

Monthly on a Saturday at 08:00 AM -04:00 PM (Close to a Poya Saturday),
we conduct Sil Program to everyone.

Children’s Dhamma School

Every Sunday 8:30–10:30 AM, we conduct In-person Childrens School and 6:00–7:00 PM (5:00–6:00 PM Fiji time) Online Childrens School.

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Youth Program

Monthly on a Saturday at 04:30-06:30 pm (Mostly on 2nd week Saturday),
we conduct Youth Program for children 15 to 19.

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Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery

Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Monastery is a place for everyone, regardless of background or experience, to learn and practice the ancient teachings of the Buddha.

You will discover a like-minded community of people who are interested in finding happiness that is not based on endless consuming and accumulating more and more things. By learning and practicing the teachings of the Buddha, you will gain a peace and happiness that is not tied to the ups and downs of ordinary life.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS BUDDHISM?

There is a great deal of suffering in the life of anyone who was born into this world. Buddhism helps us understand this reality and reveals the one and only path to free one’s self from this entire suffering. Buddhism is the Dhamma that consists of discourses preached by the Buddha. The Dhamma was well taught with a comparable beginning, middle, and end. Irrelevant of the time of practicing, the Dhamma can be understood in this very own life. Anyone can be asked to come and witness it. Like a person uses a mirror to see the reflected image of himself, a disciple needs to see his/her own life with the mirror of Dhamma. One of the main characteristics of the Dhamma is its ability to open/prepare someone’s mind to realize it according to the person’s wisdom. This is why the Dhamma is remarkable and esteemed.

Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery

Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Monastery is a place for everyone, regardless of background or experience, to learn and practice the ancient teachings of the Buddha.

More About Us

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS BUDDHISM?

What We Offer

We come together to share the Buddha’s teachings, support spiritual growth, and offer a peaceful, welcoming space for Sri Lankans and the wider community to nurture mindfulness, compassion, and well-being.

Activities

Charity

Ongoing Programs

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Beginners’ Classes

Kids’ Club

Family fun with meditations, games, stories, and activities. Children will be gently guided in relaxing meditations.

Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am

Class fee: $4

World Peace

This uplifting class includes a short teaching session, guided meditations and inspiring prayers.

Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am

This class is free.

Daily

FREE 15 minute meditation in the Temple. Everyone is welcome to join these free 15 minute guided meditations.

Every day at 12.30pm and 2pm

This class is free.

Abbot & Monks

Several monks reside at Great Lotus. Their exact number depends on the current events or activities: Buddhist rites and Thai culture ceremonies. Occasionally, monks are invited to do the blessing outside of their temple - at private residences or businesses.