About Us
Learn more about our mission and values.
About the Organization
NZ Buddhist Sangha Fellowship INC is a registered incorporated society uniting Buddhist monastics across traditions.
Executive Committee
Chairperson
Ven. Rigzen Chenpo Rinpoche
Padma Ati Buddhist Institute
Vice Chairperson
Ven. Phramaha Sutham Kaewkhen
Dhammachai Education Foundation
Vice Chairperson
Ven. Phuoc An
Quan Am Buddhist Monastery
Vice Chairperson
Ven. Metteyya Thero
Waikato Compassion Meditation Centre
General Secretary
Ven. Changlin
Pushien Temple
Director-General
Ven. Yixun
Oneness Buddhist Temple
Leadership follows a three-year rotation.
Our Purpose
"To promote deep understanding and exchange between major Buddhist traditions and advance greater unity of Buddhism."
Shared Aspirations
Shared Vision
Building trust through open and sincere dialogue
Shared Challenges
Supporting one another in line with the Dharma
Shared Resources
Freely offering what we can to one another
Shared Resonance
Together sharing the true teaching
Shared Flourishing
All honour to the Buddha-Dharma
"When people help one another, the land is at peace.
When monastics honour one another, the Dharma flourishes."
Functions & Operations
- Coordinate major temple events
- Promote cooperation across traditions
- Uphold the True Dharma & Precepts
- Care for local monastics
- Organize major Vesak & Sangha ceremonies
- Respect local laws & Vinaya regulations
Join Our Community
We warmly invite all Buddhist monastics residing in New Zealand to join the New Zealand Buddhist Sangha Fellowship. Together, let us build a strong, harmonious, and compassionate Sangha community.