Buddha in the Bush

Purpose

Dedicated nature conservation area and animal sanctuary.
Preserving natural bushland for future generations
Spread the Buddha’s Teachings through presence of forest monks
Buddhist Village—Old age care for monastics and laity.

Highlights

Rare opportunity to acquire large parcels of land in NSW.
Great karma of establishing monasteries which may last hundreds of years
Minimal maintenance required as properties are raw land.
Building of huts and infrastructure will proceed slowly and according to support
from local community.

Development Plans

1 – 5 yrs. 3-5 meditation platforms,
6 – 10 yrs. 1 senior monk hut and 2-3 meditation huts
11 – 20 yrs. Multi purpose shed (Eating hall, kitchen, office, sick monk room.)

**For more details regarding Buddha in the Bush Project please contact Ajahn Khemavaro, or the Treasurer, Jade Dinh, at 0409 389 887.

Kempsey Hermitage

Size: 1,247 acres

Location: 145 Kemps Rd South Kempsey NSW

Distance to Pt Macquarie: 42 km (32 min)

Distance to Coffs Harbour: 115 km (1 hr 20 min)

Distance to WBD: 407 km (5 hrs)

Notes

Easy access for local Buddhists in Port Macquarie and Coffs Habour. Has a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement. Close to medical facilities, accommodations, and hardware store.

Picture Gallery: Kempsey April 2021

Picture Gallery: Kempsey November 2021

Picture Gallery: Site Visit Jan 2022

Picture Gallery: Site Visit April 2022

Golden Forest Hermitage

Size: 1,940 acres

Location: 1383 Enfield Range Rd Cooplacurripa NSW

Distance to Taree: 82 km (1hr 30 min)

Distance to Sydney: 384 km (5 hr 25 min)

Distance to WBD: 376 km (6 hrs)

Additional Info: Conservation Site Report

Picture Gallery: Site Visit May 2020