Author Archives: Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

30 Years As A Nun – A Celebration : Publication of Talks

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

By Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni On 6th of December 2014, Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage held an afternoon tea to officially publish the DVD titled, “30 Years As A Nun” which contained the Dhamma talks offered by Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni at the Buddhist Society of Western … Continue reading →

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Vesak Meditation Day 3rd May 2015

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage celebrated Vesak Day 2015 on Sunday, 3rd of May, the day that we remember the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Ten supporters came to the Hermitage a few days earlier to clean, polish and dust the shrine and the … Continue reading →

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Ajahn Vayama : 30 Years As A Nun : Special Edition

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

VENERABLE AJAHN VAYAMA: her years in Sri Lanka and thereafter by Nanda Pethiyagoda Wanasundera                         Venerable Ajahn Vayama when in her teens developed an interest in Buddhism through wide reading. Completing her university education in Sydney in social sciences, she … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2015

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

          Happy New Year 2015 to you from Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage.

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End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni The End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony for Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage took place on Sunday, 26th of October 2014. About 35 lay supporters came to celebrate the auspicious occasion. One of our supporters of Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage, … Continue reading →

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Life Ebbs Away

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

This is a transcription of a reflection given by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni, on Friday 19th of September 2014, at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samasambuddhasa Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samasambuddhasa Namo Tassa Bhagavato … Continue reading →

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Meditation Day on 5th of July 2014

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni On the 5th of July 2014, Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni conducted a Meditation Day to mark ten years since she went forth on 4th of July 2004. About 16 people participated on a beautiful sunny Saturday. On the … Continue reading →

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Vesak Meditation Day 2014

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage celebrated Vesak Day on Tuesday, 13th of May with a day of quiet contemplation and meditation. Volunteers came to the Hermitage a few days before the Vesak Day celebration. We put up the … Continue reading →

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Jack in the Box

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

On Sunday, 16th of March 2014, about 19 lay supporters participated in a One Day Meditation Retreat to mark Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni’s 29th ordination anniversary. The theme of the day was “Contemplation of Feeling”. “Contemplation of feeling” is one of the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

By Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni  On the 31st of December 2013 we had a small celebration at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage to welcome the Year 2014. We started  with an afternoon tea together. After the sun set at 7.26pm, we  toasted each other … Continue reading →

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