True Buddha Tantric Monastery • Auckland, New Zealand

Upala Blossom Sacred Lotus Sanctuary

Cultivating Wisdom, Compassion, and Enlightenment in the Heart of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Lineage & Heritage

Sacred Heritage & Lineage

Under the spiritual lineage of Grand Master Lu Sheng-yen, our Auckland sanctuary serves as a beacon of Vajrayana practice, offering authentic sadhana cultivation, meditation, and compassionate community outreach.

Established in Auckland to propagate pure Buddhist philosophy, our temple welcomes individuals from all walks of life to cultivate inner peace, wisdom, and liberation through structured contemplation and compassionate action.

20+
Years in Auckland
1,500+
Practitioners
50+
Annual Pujas

Grand Shrine of True Buddha

Venerating the Sacred Triple Gem, Mahavairocana, Padmakumara, and Bodhisattvas of Infinite Compassion.

Auckland, New Zealand Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cultivation Calendar

Weekly Practice & Chanting

All practitioners, truth-seekers, and visitors are warmly welcomed to join our serene daily and weekend services.

Saturday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Guru Yoga & Sadhana Cultivation

Group sadhana practice with mantra chanting, contemplation, and Dharma sharing for all disciples and guests.

English & Bilingual
Sunday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Great Compassion Dharani & Repentance

Recitation of Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara Dharani, light offering blessings, and vegetarian communal lunch.

Free Communal Lunch
Daily 9:00 AM & 4:30 PM

Morning & Evening Chanting

Daily incense offering, Heart Sutra recitation, and meditation for peace and well-being in New Zealand and worldwide.

Individual Meditation Welcome
Auspicious Pujas

Upcoming Dharma Ceremonies

Register for Puja
SEPTEMBER 2026 Auspicious Full Moon

Medicine Buddha Longevity & Healing Puja

Dedicated to universal health, longevity, and dispelling obstacles. Families may offer 7-day Lotus Blossom candles with custom blessings and dedication names.

Main Sanctum, Auckland
Register Candle Offering
OCTOBER 2026 Ksitigarbha Ullambana

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Deliverance Puja

Deliverance ceremony for ancestors, karmic creditors, and departed loved ones. Inscribing traditional ancestor tablets and blessed spirit plaques.

Upala Hall, Auckland
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Visitor Information

Visiting the Sanctuary

We welcome visitors of all faiths and backgrounds to experience peace, tranquility, and meditation in our sacred halls.

Location in Auckland

Auckland Sanctuary, New Zealand (Near public transport & free parking available).

Temple Etiquette

Please remove shoes before entering the main shrine hall. Modest attire is recommended.

Contact & Inquiries

Email: [email protected] | Hotline: +64 Auckland

Upala Blossom Digital Ecosystem

Practice anytime, anywhere. Use our mantra counter, read sacred liturgies, listen to audio streams, or register for temple offerings online.