Dhamma Gavesi Meditation Centre Incorporated — Religion Charity in Lower Hutt
Dhamma Gavesi Meditation Centre Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: Establish a Buddhist place of worship in NZ as a focal point for Buddhists and others who are interested in Buddhism. Establish a centre of excellence that will teach, facilitate & provide opportunities and conveniences for the purpose of studying and practising Buddhist teachings and meditation. Establish and maintain a place of residence for Buddhist Monks of the Theravada Tradition to practise meditation and follow a monastic way of life. Promote the teaching & learning of Buddhism by conducting education programmes to the public at large. Disseminate Buddha’s teachings through publications. Observe & celebrate events of significance to Buddhism. Promote & facilitate positive mental health and wellbeing of the society through Buddhist Meditation. Provide counselling services to correct antisocial behaviours based on Buddhist principles within NZ. Contribute to racial harmony & peaceful coexistence among different communities in NZ society. Promote & support charitable activities.
- Registration Number
- CC39615
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2009-03-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt
- Website
- http://www.dhammagavesi.org.nz
- dhammagavesi.wellington@gmail.com
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.2M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.2M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2017 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Akshika Kobbekaduwa | Project Coordinator | 2025-07-13 |
| Harsh Weerakoon | Assistant Secretary | 2021-06-27 |
| Yuma Alwis | Treasurer | 2019-09-01 |
Former Officers (40)
- Dilina Kaluarachchi — Assistant Treasure (departed 2025-05-11)
- Swarnapali Wanigasinghe — Secretary (departed 2025-08-26)
- Navishka Jayasinghe — Secretary (departed 2022-09-30)
- Jeevana Samarasinghe — Treasurer (departed 2023-06-11)
- Udayakumara Hewage — Assistant Treasurer (departed 2021-06-27)
- RAMANIE DE ZOYSA — Treasurer (departed 2019-09-30)
- Gamini Settinayake — Committee Member (departed 2018-07-31)
- Upul Gamage — Committee Member (departed 2018-08-26)
- Alison Hoffman — Committee Member (departed 2018-08-26)
- Namalie Jayasinha — Secretary (departed 2019-08-10)
- Jinalankara Welimada — President
- Daya Dayathilake — Assistant Coordinator
- Athula Wanasinghe — Assistant Treasurer (departed 2017-06-17)
- Anu Weerakoon — Treasurer (departed 2017-06-17)
- Aruna Perera — Dana Coordinator (departed 2017-06-17)
- Vinod Wanigasinghe — Committee Member (departed 2017-06-17)
- Lalith De Silva — Secretary (departed 2017-06-17)
- Ramyasiri D R — Assistant Coordinator (departed 2024-06-23)
- Bandusena Godage — Committee Member (departed 2017-10-17)
- Chandra Koswatte — Property Development Officer (departed 2017-06-17)
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Dhamma Gavesi Meditation Centre Incorporated
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Establish a Buddhist place of worship in NZ as a focal point for Buddhists and others who are interested in Buddhism. Establish a centre of excellence that will teach, facilitate & provide opportunities and conveniences for the purpose of studying and practising Buddhist teachings and meditation. Establish and maintain a place of residence for Buddhist Monks of the Theravada Tradition to practise meditation and follow a monastic way of life. Promote the teaching & learning of Buddhism by conducting education programmes to the public at large. Disseminate Buddha’s teachings through publications. Observe & celebrate events of significance to Buddhism. Promote & facilitate positive mental health and wellbeing of the society through Buddhist Meditation. Provide counselling services to correct antisocial behaviours based on Buddhist principles within NZ. Contribute to racial harmony & peaceful coexistence among different communities in NZ society. Promote & support charitable activities.
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