Auckland Buddhist Centre

Auckland Buddhist Centre Explore Buddhism, learn Mindfulness & Meditation, and link up with like-minded people.

Triratna Buddhist Community activities here in Auckland focus around the Auckland Buddhist Centre in Grey Lynn. The Centre offers a broad programme of events and activities including meditation courses, opportunities to learn about Buddhism, retreats and festivals.

12/04/2026

Looking for clarity, purpose, or a fresh direction? 🌿

Join our **Under 35s Wednesday Class** for *Vision & Transformation* — a 6-week journey exploring the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path and how it can shape the way we live, think, and grow.

🗓️ 29 April – 3 June
⏰ Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:15 PM
📍 Auckland Buddhist Centre
💸 Free to attend

Come as you are.

15/03/2026

A different way to start your Saturday ☀️

Join us for *Saturday Morning Meditation* at the *Auckland Buddhist Centre* — a chance to begin the weekend with mindfulness, community, and tea (or coffee:)

🧘‍♂️ *Two drop-in meditation sessions:*
• *9:00am* – for experienced meditators
• *10:00am* – suitable for beginners

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start on time.

📍 Auckland Buddhist Centre, Mt Eden
💛 By donation

Tea, coffee, and conversation afterwards ☕

🔗 *More details – link in bio*

22/02/2026

A week-long ABC sangha retreat exploring Mind Reactive / Mind Creative — the central insight of Buddhism.

Time to practise together, simplify life, and deepen our responses in the wild beauty of Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre.

📍 Sudarshanaloka (Coromandel Peninsula)
📅 21–28 March 2026

Bookings close Wednesday 18 March, 12 noon.
👉 Book via the link in our bio.

13/02/2026

Where do we belong?

Is belonging about place, people, identity — or something deeper?

In this interview, Ratnavyuha and Adbhutaja explore belonging from a Buddhist perspective. Beginning with Lunar New Year greetings to Auckland’s Chinese community, the conversation unfolds across languages, cultures, and shared human experience.

Full interview available on the Auckland Buddhist Centre YouTube channel.

01/02/2026

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, one of the great Tibetan masters of the 20th century, was among the teachers of Sangharaksh*ta, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

At the Auckland Buddhist Centre, meditation is offered in this same spirit of simplicity — simply sitting, simply breathing, simply being.

18/01/2026

Puja is a way of practising with our whole being — body, speech, and mind.

We come together at the New Moon and Full Moon to mark these moments with ritual, reflection, and devotion.

13/01/2026

Dhardo Rinpoche was the closest of Sangharaksh*ta’s teachers.

Sangharaksh*ta, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Movement, said that, as far as he was concerned,
Dhardo Rinpoche was a living bodhisattva.

12/12/2025

✨ New Year Young Persons’ Retreat (under 35) ✨
3–8 January 2026
Theme: “The Language of Enlightenment”

Expect a supportive retreat rhythm: guided meditations, teaching/reflection, time in nature, and the kind of community that makes practice easier.

👉 Bookings via our website — link in bio
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✨ Under 35s at the Auckland Buddhist Centre ✨Every Wednesday • 7 PMLooking for a place to land, breathe, and be around g...
19/11/2025

✨ Under 35s at the Auckland Buddhist Centre ✨
Every Wednesday • 7 PM

Looking for a place to land, breathe, and be around genuinely good humans?
Come join our weekly Under 35s night! a laid-back, creative, heart-opening space to explore meditation, the Dharma, and what it means to live with more awareness in a chaotic world.

Whether you’re curious about Buddhism, craving connection, or just need a mid-week reset, you’re welcome exactly as you are. Bring your whole self. The bright bits, the messy bits, the questioning bits.

🧘‍♀️ Meditation
💬 Honest kōrero
🤝 Like-minded community
🌈 A vibe that actually feels good

Led by Adbhutaja and an awesome team.
Come through, e hoa mā — let’s grow something meaningful together.

Tues 2 Dec 6.30pm - The North Shore sangha invites you to a special screening of a new film featuring the Dalai Lama at ...
14/11/2025

Tues 2 Dec 6.30pm - The North Shore sangha invites you to a special screening of a new film featuring the Dalai Lama at The Bridgeway in Northcote. Hear his inspiring words on finding peace and happiness amidst chaos. This film won't be widely released in NZ, so don't miss out! Invite your friends and support the centre's renovation - all proceeds count!

More info on the ABC website - link in bio ✌🏼

27/10/2025

One vision. Many cultures.
A community of awakening — from India to Aotearoa.

13/10/2025

The Buddha’s path offers freedom beyond life and death. Discover this profound teaching with us!

Under 30?
Join our weekly session EVERY WEDNESDAY at 7 PM at the Auckland Buddhist Centre. Come meditate, connect, and explore the wisdom that changes everything.

Address

45B Normanby Road, Mt Eden
Auckland
1024

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+64272230382

Website

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-us-build-a-beautiful-centre-for-future

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