A lamp of light, an offering of merit

You are invited to contribute to the Illumination Puja (Aloka Puja) at the Sri Suddhodana Maha Seya and the Siri Gautha Bodhi Mandapa.

This sacred stupa enshrines the supreme physical Relics of the Samma Sambuddha, surrounded in the eight directions by the sacred Relics of:

  • Arahant Anna Kondanna Thero
  • Arahant Anuruddha Thero
  • Arahant Bakkula Thero
  • Arahant Nanda Thero
  • Arahant Punna Mantaniputta Thero
  • Arahant Pilindivacca Thero
  • Arahant Angulimala Thero
  • Arahant Suddhodana Thero

Join us in lighting this monument of faith and partake in boundless merits.

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Open every day

Regular Visiting Hours

Monday to Friday · 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Open for personal meditation and quiet visits.

Saturday & Sunday · 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Includes public programs and community gatherings.

Special Events & Public Holidays

Throughout the year the monastery holds special meritorious activities — Poya day Sil observances, Kathina celebrations, meditation programs, and community projects. Visit our programs page for more details.

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How to Get Here

Mahamevnawa Melbourne is easy to find, and we warmly welcome visitors from near and far. The monastery sits at 71 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796 — a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, easily reached by car or public transport.

Plenty of on-site parking is available, with accessible bays near the main entrance for visitors with mobility needs.

Address
71 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
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