A Special Addition

What an incredibly special addition to Duke House

Venerable Khadro - a Buddhist monk who has shared so much wisdom and mental training with our young people - wanted to gift us something meaningful - a meditation space. We rolled up our sleeves and built a beautiful, heavy-duty bench from donated macrocarpa slabs

We also planted a rimu tree, blessed during the process and, after a serious team effort from our amazing working bee crew, a stunning Buddha statue has found its new home

It’s more than just a bench and a garden - it’s a place for reflection, calm, and connection.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen