Samadhi Buddhist Vihara was established in 2002 in Christchurch, the main city of the south island of New Zealand. Being the main Sri Lankan based Buddhist temple in the south island, Samadhi Buddhist Vihara provides its services to the Sri Lankan Buddhist community living not only in Christchurch, but to those who live as far as Dunedin and Invercargill.
Under the guidance of its chief incumbent, ven. Bhante Somaratana, the main focus of Samadhi Buddhist Vihara is to spread the wisdom teachings of Lord Buddha among the Sri Lankan Buddhist community, as well as among those who are interested in Theravada Buddhism.
The Light of Wisdom
Never here by enmity are those with enmity allayed, they are allayed by amity, this is the timeless Truth.
~DhammapadaSpecial Notice
Samadhi Buddhist Vihara joins hands with the New Zealanders in commemorating those who lost their lives or were affected by the Christchurch earthquake on 22nd of February 2011. With blessings from the noble triple gem, may Christchurch never face such a tragedy again.