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See also views of the local Norfolk countryside and the local 'Ted Ellis Nature Reserve'

The Stupa Courtyard - Padmaloka has its own Stupa which is dedicated to Dhardo Rimpoche who is one of the main teacher's of the founder of the FWBO, Sangharakshita. The Stupa is located on route to the main shrine room at Padmaloka and is often incorporated in our devotional ceremonies.
	The Gardens - Padmaloka has extensive gardens with many different areas including ornamental areas, wooded areas and lawns. This is a view through an arch of trees back towards the main lounge at Padmaloka.
Courtyard - A view of the courtyard that leads towards the main retreat centre lounge.
	The Main Lawn - In front of the main house at Padmaloka is this large, spacious lawn.
Pond Area - In front of the main lounge is a small lawn area with trees, shrubs and a pond.
	Courtyard - Another view of the courtyard that leads towards the main retreat centre lounge.
Kitchen Garden - Padmaloka has its own kitchen garden where we grow herbs, vegetables and flowers.
	'Rose Alley' - A snowy view of an alleyway often called Rose Alley due to the beds either side of the path which are filled with rose plants. In the distance can be seen part of the main house at Padmaloka which was built in the 17th century and renovated in the 19th century.
One of the many paths around Padmaloka. This one leads to the stupa courtyard and also to the back gate out onto the lane leading to the Ted Ellis Nature Reserve.
	Patio - A snowy view of the table and chairs on our patio.
Garden Buddha - In the nooks and crannies of the gardens at Padmaloka can be found different objects of interest such as this Buddha.
	... and this gnome!
The Pond - one of the lilies emerging from the Padmaloka pond.
	The Shrine Room - Padmaloka has a large shrine room which can accommodate over 100 people meditating. It also has a number of large paintings commissioned by a local artist and friend called Aloka. The largest one of the Buddha can be seen in the centre of this picture.
The Garden - One of the wilder areas of the garden at Padmaloka.
	The Stupa - This is the top of the stupa in the stupa courtyard.

See also views of the local Norfolk countryside and the local 'Ted Ellis Nature Reserve'