Sri Lankaramaya, Auckland, New Zealand

Sri Lankaramaya, Auckland, New Zealand srilankaramaya Sri Lankan Buddhists have had an unfulfilled need with respect to associating with religious activities over the years, until in 1999.

However when Ven. Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thero, a Sri Lankan buddhist monk who was in New Zealand on a short visit, and a few interested Buddhists living in New Zealand got together to discuss needs of Sri Lankan Buddhists in New Zealand and ways to fulfil such needs. The outcome was this great idea of forming a Buddhist temple on the lines of Sri Lankan traditions. Sri Lankaramaya was begun in 1999

as a small outfit in a rented out property in Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. In order to provide the administrative support, within a few months, a charitable trust was incorporated in the name of New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust (NZSLBT) under the provisions of The Charitable Trust Act 1957. The NZSLBT consisted of five trustees initially. Sri Mihindu Dhamma School was set up to fulfil the need of buddhist education for the children of Buddhist families.

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The traditional oil lamp lighting ceremony is a cornerstone of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Avurudu), symbolizing the dawn of prosperity, the dispelling of darkness, and the welcoming of light, unity, and good fortune

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The Chinese dragon dance is a traditional performance, particularly prominent during Chinese New Year, featuring a team of dancers manipulating a long, serpent-like puppet using poles

While the dragon dance is rooted in Chinese culture and the Sinhala-Tamil New Year in Sri Lankan traditions, both celebrations share themes of renewal, joy, and cultural pride. In multicultural societies like Sri Lanka and Singapore, these festivals sometimes blend, with dragon dances performed alongside local New Year events, showcasing the beauty of cultural diversity.
Whether through the energetic dragon dance or the warm rituals of the Sinhala-Tamil New Year, these traditions remind us of the universal values of hope, togetherness, and celebration.

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11/15 Pukeora Road, Otahuhu
Auckland
1062

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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+6492702898

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