Khmer
Buddhist Association
Khmer people in Auckland and Hamilton have been
proud of their cultural heritage and to reach-out assisting their people
to integrate in New Zealand main stream. The secret of our success is based
on basic human needs and the desire to live in a decent dynamic society.
Its mission sprang from these needs is to seek
an appropriate formula for the wellbeing of Cambodians.
This mission statement has opened an opportunity
for the association to preserve Khmer culture and create an appropriate
environment for people to practice Theravada Buddhism in Auckland.
The association aims
1. to promote mutual cultural and social understanding.
2. to encourage participation and practice of
Buddhism from its members as well as people from the community as a whole.
Its operations are
1. to manage a temple
at 455 Porchester Road, Takanini for the cultural and social needs
of Khmer people.
2. to teach Buddhism.
3. to acquire and create materials and services
for information and education.
4. to provide outreach services for social needs.
