Wrapping your head around ritual

Puja in Buddhism

Midnight puja at the ABC before renovations (ABC)

Is puja (ritual) just a dogmatic religious add-on to sensible Buddhist teachings, or is it a valid and helpful practice in its own right?

On this non-residential retreat, we'll look more closely at the purpose and practice of ritual and see if it has the power to transform our energies, alongside other practices we easily take more seriously like meditation and study.

Yes, we will do some ritual together!

Open to all regulars at the centre, and those who practice the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditations.

When

28 November 2025  7:00pm-9:00pm
29 November 2025  9:00am-1:00pm
30 November 2025  9:00am-1:00pm

Cost

$85 (low) / $130
If a lack of cash will stop you coming, pop us an email and we'll do our best to help you attend. We really mean that.

Caring for each other's health

Before attending, please read our current Covid Guidelines. This is part of how we practice together.

Location

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The Auckland Buddhist Centre

45b Normanby Rd, Mt Eden

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