Vimutti Buddhist Monastery - Vimutti Buddhist Monastery 750 Paparata Road

Vimutti is situated in the midst of 144 acres of native bush, pine forest, streams and rolling hills. The monastery offers seclusion and suitable conditions for those who wish to deepen their meditation, as well as the opportunity for people of all nationalities to join together in harmony and work towards a noble common goal. One can experience the rare and precious opportunity to take part in the daily life of a monastery, participate in regular meditation workshops and serve the community on ‘Good Kamma’ days. With the combination of a traditional approach to monastic training, a beautiful natural environment and a compassionate atmosphere, Vimutti is a powerful support for the alleviation of human suffering. True freedom and lasting happiness are to be found through the purification of the heart, the cultivation and perfection of the Buddha’s Eight-fold Path. By encouraging the study, practice and realisation of these teachings, Vimutti can truly be a liberating refuge on the way to awakening. The name Vimutti was chosen for this monastery because it represents the highest and most noble potential for a human being. This term in the Pali language means liberation or ultimate freedom. Often at the conclusion of the Buddha’s discourses the minds of the listeners would, either immediately or after a period of practice, be ‘Vimuttied’—liberated from all the mental defilements that lead to pain and frustration in the endless cycles of life and death. Venerable Ajahn Chah used this word to refer to the ultimate level of reality.

This is one of the best places for Buddhist practice that I have ever seen. The environment is so peaceful and beautiful, and there are simple huts scattered throughout the hills and forest. The abbot, Ajahn Chandako gives wise teachings everyday, and the community atmosphere is wonderful. The stupa is a great place to meditate! Everything is run on dana (donations) so everyone has an opportunity to come and stay. If you are serious about looking into the true meaning of life, then I highly recommend staying at Vimutti Monastery.

If you interest to do Buddhist meditation, this is the best place in Auckland where you have to go. Little bit further from Manukau but worth to visit. This place following the Thai forest tradition. Lot of foreign monks frequently visit this place for sermons. This place across around 100 + acres so better prepare for a long walk inside the forest.

Nice and relaxing place not far from city.

Beautiful place with amazing atmosphere to relax or meditate

so peaceful, a must visit place.

Quiet & serene meditation location about an hour from Auckland. Thai tradition under Ajahn Chah forest tradition. Lunch Dana is welcome between 11am -12pm. Food Dana well wishers are encouraged to bring vegetarian dishes. Enjoy a beautiful, quiet and windy sitting at the Pagoda. Everyone is encouraged to practice Noble silence as meditators are practicing at any suitable available location. Good place to quiet your mind and be control of your mind

I expected a day of calm and getting lost in reflection time but ended up in looking 4 first road out. Maybe it was the time. Will go a little bit later than this morning. Did have a good walk after being miss directed