The meditation garden is a place of calm, peacefulness and serenity. SNAC tends a garden of annuals and perennials, as well as a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables. Labour, nature and relaxation were key tenets of monastic life at the site prior to SNAC’s existence, and these values are reflected in the earthly labour involved in the tending of these gardens, as well as the beauty and tranquility that…
Outdoor
The World Peace Pagoda was constructed by the Dharma Center of Winnipeg and the Buddhist community of Manitoba under the direction of the Venerable Sayadaw U Thile Wunta of Burma. Located just beside the river, it is a beautiful and highly spiritual piece of architecture.
SNAC is proud of its cultural heritage, which reflects itself in the Ceremonial Grounds. These Grounds currently are home to two sweat lodges run by two Elders, Debbie Cielen and Michael Pierre, who frequently host sweats throughout the year. Visit www.manygoodteachings.com for more information about sweats.
The St. Norbert Arts Centre is surrounded on three sides by the La Salle River, a mature deciduous forest, a fruit orchard, several vegetable and flower gardens and the Ruins which are the extraordinary remains of the tyndall stone chapel and monastery. Our Outdoor Events Space is the perfect place to host an outdoor wedding or event. We have hosted upwards of 150 people in concert-style seating, and more for…