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 (see calendar below)
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 Program Calendar

2026 වැඩසටහන් දින දර්ශනය

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

Key Events

Annual
📅 Sunday, 29 March

Avurudu Udanaya (New Year)

New Year celebration with food, games, and community gathering.

Annual
📅 Sunday, 19 July

Wassa Padana

Start of the three-month retreat period.

Annual
📅 Sunday, 15 November

Katina Pinkama

Robe-offering ceremony marking the end of the retreat.

Bhawana Program (Meditation) — Every Friday

28 Feb 6 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 3 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 May 5 Jun 12 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jun 3 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Jul 7 Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 28 Aug 4 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Sep 2 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Oct 6 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Nov 4 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Dec

Dhamma School — Selected Sundays

1 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 26 Apr 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 7 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jun 26 Jul 2 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 6 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 18 Oct 25 Oct 1 Nov 8 Nov 22 Nov 29 Nov 6 Dec 13 Dec

Poya Day Programme — Selected Saturdays

7 Mar 4 Apr 2 May 30 May 6 Jun 4 Jul 1 Aug 29 Aug 26 Sep 31 Oct 28 Nov 26 Dec

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