Such a wonderful and peaceful monastery to visit, whether you want to listen to some very practical teachings to help you be happier in life, meet some peaceful and kind-hearted nuns, sit in or meditate in the calm energy meditation hall, or walk around the serene Perth Hills grounds. All are welcomed and there's daily talks with reflections to bring positive and encouraging energy, as well as food offerings to the nuns followed by sharing of that food where visitors join in eating the pot luck style pre-noon meal.
Before visiting, you should check the website for the schedule of daily events so you can plan your visit during opening hours as they shut the gates outside of visiting hours. If you time it right you can visit a Kuti or nun's living quarters, join in on the entry into rains retreat and the end of rains retreat i.e. kathina.
It's a great community and the people are all very willing to...
Read moreVery peaceful place, well organised and great place to be, however the head nun doesn't seems to have much in depth knowledge of Buddhist teaching/ philosophy, been few times and she doesn't seems to be organised, same dhamma advice repeated two days, rushing things and most concerning fact is it appears the Asian community getting the priority treatment from her and she doesn't seems to much care about other ethnic groups but Buddha's teaching says everyone is equal ! hence rating 3 STAR else this place deserves 6 STARS ! hope this review will bring attention of this matter to Administrators of...
Read morePlace to visit for meditation... Get peace to your soul.. Calm and quiet monastery for Buddhist nuns to live and meditate. Very big land. There could be a trail walk of 45 minutes and 2 hours and need to check with Buddhist nuns to get it arranged.There are opening hours, so please check before arriving. Come around 10 am with some food to share with nuns and other devotees. Enough parking available. You may required to follow housekeeping rules to make easier for nuns to...
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