Herne Bay, Auckland

Suvarnaketu — Auckland Men's Community

Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand · 1979–1997

Suvarnaketu ('Golden Comet'), at 46 Sarsfield Street, Herne Bay, Auckland, was the FWBO men's community and centre that Sangharakshita visited on his 1979 Australasia tour and again in 1997. He arrived on 15 March 1979 — exactly one calendar month after leaving England — welcomed by Order members Megha, Purna, and Udaya. He conducted order meetings, study retreats, and ordination preparations here.