Thames Buddhist Centre NZ

Thames Buddhist Centre NZ Welcome to the Thames Buddhist Centre, also known locally as "Buddhaloka" or Realm of the Buddha. We are part of the worldwide Triratna Buddhist Community.

MON NIGHT PROGRAMME FOR JUNE : Continuing exploration of the Seven Fold Puja at the Monday night class each Monday start...
07/06/2026

MON NIGHT PROGRAMME FOR JUNE : Continuing exploration of the Seven Fold Puja at the Monday night class each Monday starting at 6.30 pm, Thames Buddhist Centre:
8/06/2026 Transference of Merit. Karunalita will be presenting on this part of the Puja – the importance of this aspect, and reflections.

15/06/2026 Concluding Mantras. Akasamati will be presenting on Mantra, and the concluding mantras that are in the Puja.

22/06/2026 Entreaty and Supplication. Aryasuri will present on this earlier section, as well as the overview of the ‘journey’ of the Puja, and the importance of the Puja’s structure.

29/06/2026 Presentations, and rounding off the topic with questions and discussion. Karla and Mark will be presenting on their personal reflections and experience of the Puja. Time for exploration.

MON 18th May 6.30 at Thames Buddhist Centre sangha night.We are having an unexpected overseas visitor this coming week, ...
15/05/2026

MON 18th May 6.30 at Thames Buddhist Centre sangha night.
We are having an unexpected overseas visitor this coming week, Vajrapriya. who became one of Triratna’s International Order Convenors in 2024.
He was ordained in 2002, and spent most of his Dharma life working in the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, UK. He will be presenting on the international flavour of the Buddhist movement, with an opportunity for questions and discussion to follow.

Flexing to the unexpected is refreshing, and often delightful. We will resume our programme on the Puja the following week.

MONDAY NIGHT CLASS: Just to let you all know that there will be a class on this coming Monday, on the Anzac public hol...
24/04/2026

MONDAY NIGHT CLASS: Just to let you all know that there will be a class on this coming Monday, on the Anzac public holiday, 27 April. EXPLORING PUJA: Aspects of the Puja already explored are the Five Precepts (yes, the Precepts we explored are in the Puja!), Rejoicing in Merits and Confession.

We will be continuing our exploring the remaining aspects, and various speakers will be involved throughout. The planned programme for the next couple of months as follows:

27/4/26 Worship and Saluation

4/5/26 Buddha Day Celebration - Puja

11/5/26 Going for Refuge

18/5/26 Entreaty and Supplication

25/5/26 The Heart Sutra

1/6/26 Puja

8/6/26 Transference of Merit and Self Surrender

15/6/26 Concluding Mantras

LONG WEEKEND RETREAT: A retreat of several days duration helps us let go of our daily concerns, and plunge more deep...
24/04/2026

LONG WEEKEND RETREAT: A retreat of several days duration helps us let go of our daily concerns, and plunge more deeply into meditation, into ourselves. A retreat is being held 14 to 17 May at the Sudarshanaloka retreat centre, led by Aryasuri with the support of Satyadevi and Siladeva. Bookings are made through the Sudharshanaloka website. We hope you will consider coming. A long weekend is a good way of experiencing what a longer retreat would be like, if you have not been on an overnight event before. For time-pressed people, it also enables a retreat, albeit short. All levels of experience are welcome. The retreat is based on the successful annual retreat held at the Triratna retreat centre, Aryaloka, in the USA. People in the US are time-pressed, so appreciate a long weekend of practicing together in the ‘Noble Silence’. Let’s try it in New Zealand!

BUDDHA DAY (WESAK): We are celebrating this traditional buddhist festival day at the Monday class on 4/5/26, in the fo...
24/04/2026

BUDDHA DAY (WESAK): We are celebrating this traditional buddhist festival day at the Monday class on 4/5/26, in the form of a special Puja. Nityadana is leading the evening. Hope to see you there. All levels of participation are welcome. (If it is new to you, observation is fine, bring curiosity and openness). People who do not attend the class are more than welcome also.

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Monday 8:45am - 8:45pm
Thursday 5:15pm - 6:30pm

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