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Northshore Theravada Buddhist Temple
නෝත්ෂෝ ථේරවාද බෞද්ධ විහාරස්ථානය

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.

Weekly

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.

🕐 Every Friday
Weekly

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.

🕐 Selected Sundays (see calendar below)
Monthly

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.

🕐 Selected Saturdays (see calendar below)
Seasonal

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.

🕐 Aug – Nov, Wed / Sat / Sun
On Request

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.

📞 Contact the temple to arrange
On Request

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.

📞 Contact the temple to arrange
On Request

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.

📞 Contact the temple to arrange

2026 Programme Calendar

2026 වැඩසටහන් දින දර්ශනය

Upcoming dates for all temple programs. Check back regularly for updates.

Key Events

ප්‍රධාන උත්සව

📅 Saturday, 30 May

Vesak Poya Programme

Full-day Vesak Poya at Glenfield War Memorial Hall.

📅 Sunday, 19 July

Wassa Padana

Start of the three-month retreat period.

📅 Sunday, 15 November

Katina Pinkama

Robe-offering ceremony marking the end of the retreat.

Bhawana Program (Meditation) — Every Friday

භාවනා වැඩසටහන — සෑම සිකුරාදා දිනකම

22 May29 May5 Jun12 Jun19 Jun26 Jun3 Jul10 Jul17 Jul24 Jul31 Jul7 Aug14 Aug21 Aug28 Aug4 Sep11 Sep18 Sep25 Sep2 Oct9 Oct16 Oct23 Oct30 Oct6 Nov13 Nov20 Nov27 Nov4 Dec11 Dec18 Dec25 Dec

Dhamma School — Selected Sundays

දහම් පාසල — තෝරාගත් ඉරිදා දින

17 May24 May31 May7 Jun14 Jun21 Jun28 Jun26 Jul2 Aug9 Aug16 Aug23 Aug30 Aug6 Sep13 Sep20 Sep18 Oct25 Oct1 Nov8 Nov22 Nov29 Nov6 Dec13 Dec

Poya Day Programme — Selected Saturdays

පෝය දින වැඩසටහන — තෝරාගත් සෙනසුරාදා දින

30 May6 Jun4 Jul1 Aug29 Aug26 Sep31 Oct28 Nov26 Dec

For enquiries about programme times and details, contact us at 022 516 3083 or buddhist.temple.northshore@gmail.com.