Temple Services
විහාර සේවා
Meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative programs for the community. All levels welcome.
ප්රජාව සඳහා භාවනාව, සිහිය සහ චින්තනශීලී වැඩසටහන්. සියලු මට්ටම් සාදරයෙන් පිළිගනිමු.
Bhawana Program (Meditation)
භාවනා වැඩසටහන
Guided meditation including mindfulness of breathing (Anapanasati) and loving-kindness (Metta) practice. No experience needed — we guide you through each session step by step.
Dhamma School
දහම් පාසල
Mindfulness and values education for children and young people. Through stories, activities, and reflection, young minds learn awareness, kindness, and emotional balance.
Poya Day Programme
පෝය දින වැඩසටහන
A full day of deeper practice on full-moon Saturdays. Extended meditation, precept observance, Dhamma talks, and silent reflection — a mini-retreat without leaving Auckland.
Wassana Programme
වස්සාන වැඩසටහන
An intensive practice period during the traditional rainy retreat (August – November). Additional sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for deepened meditation and study.
Blessing Chanting
පිරිත් දේශනා
Traditional Pali chanting for blessings and protection — a calming, meditative practice that brings a sense of peace to any occasion. Available for home visits.
Home Blessing
ගෙට කිරි ඉතිරීම
A mindful ceremony to bring peace and positive intention to a new home or life milestone. Conducted by the resident monk with chanting and reflection.
Memorial & Remembrance
අවමංගල්ය කටයුතු
Buddhist memorial services offering comfort, reflection, and a space to honour loved ones who have passed. Chanting, meditation, and community support.
2026 Programme Calendar
2026 වැඩසටහන් දින දර්ශනය
Upcoming dates for all temple programs. Check back regularly for updates.
Key Events
ප්රධාන උත්සව
Vesak Poya Programme
Full-day Vesak Poya at Glenfield War Memorial Hall.
Wassa Padana
Start of the three-month retreat period.
Katina Pinkama
Robe-offering ceremony marking the end of the retreat.
Bhawana Program (Meditation) — Every Friday
භාවනා වැඩසටහන — සෑම සිකුරාදා දිනකම
Dhamma School — Selected Sundays
දහම් පාසල — තෝරාගත් ඉරිදා දින
Poya Day Programme — Selected Saturdays
පෝය දින වැඩසටහන — තෝරාගත් සෙනසුරාදා දින
For enquiries about programme times and details, contact us at 022 516 3083 or buddhist.temple.northshore@gmail.com.