Author Archives: Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday-Story 2 : The bows

STORY 2 – THE BOWS by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni I met Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri formally on the pilgrimage to India in the beginning of 2001. I went to her talks at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre and attended some of her … Continue reading

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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 1 : Please do not point your feet to the shrine or the teacher

STORY 1 – PLEASE DO NOT POINT YOUR FEET TO THE SHRINE OR THE TEACHER by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni I attended my first weekend retreat at Safety Bay with Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri in 1998 or 1999. I was not … Continue reading

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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Introduction

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni I would like to share with you some of the stories and teachings from Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on her 70th birthday which fell on 28th October 2022. Some of the stories and teachings may seem … Continue reading

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Future Plan For Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage

Dear friends and supporters, Warm greetings. I am writing to inform you that I am committed to stay in Western Australia to continue Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage.  The Hermitage is planning to purchase a property of four-bedroom house, preferably with 2 bathrooms, … Continue reading

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Fund raising for Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage Building

Subject: Fund raising for Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage Building. Dear Supporter/Donor, My name is Patricia, the current Treasurer for Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage (PBH). PBH community is currently looking for a place where we can all come together. We would appreciate your … Continue reading

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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on 17th March

Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri went forth as a Ten Precept Nun on 17th March 1985 at Parappuduwa Nun’s Island in Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka. Her Preceptor was Venerable Piyaratana from Island Hermitage on (Polgasduwa) Dodanduwa Island, Galle District. Ayya Khema Bhikkhuni … Continue reading

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Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s Three Months Remembrance Day

On Sunday 20th February 2022, Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni led a Meditation Day to remember Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on three months since her passing away. The Meditation Day was held at Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre in Serpentine from 9.30am … Continue reading

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Meditation Day on 20th December 2021

Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni conducted a Meditation Day to honour Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on 20th December 2021. It marked the one month since the passing of Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri.

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Recording of Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni’s funeral.

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Photos from the Funeral Service 27th November 2021

Alert to the needs of the journey, those on the path of awareness, like swans glide on, leaving behind their former resting places. – Dhammapada

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