Author Archives: Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 28 : Equanimity and lovingkindness

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 28 – EQUANIMITY AND LOVINGKINDNESS by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri was diagnosed with Multi System Atrophy, a degenerative neurological condition in February 2011. She needed high intensity care for her daily activities due to her disability … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 27 : “Please look after Ayya Seri”

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 27 – “PLEASE LOOK AFTER AYYA SERI” by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni On 15th October 2021, Ajahn Brahm visited Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage in Jane Brook. He came to see Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri who was admitted into Palliative Care at … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 26 : Pavarana ceremony at ED

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 26 – PAVARANA CEREMONY AT ED by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri was determined and zealous in carrying out her responsibilities and duties as a bhikkhuni. She was admitted to Palliative Care at Home in June 2021. … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday : Story 25 : The radiant smile

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 25 – THE RADIANT SMILE by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni All the lay supporters, volunteers, health professionals and support workers loved to come to Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage and loved to see Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri – her beautiful smile, radiating … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 24 : Gratitude

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 24 – GRATITUDE by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri remembered all the positive, kind and generous actions and incidents of people. She also treasured the generous offerings that she received. She remembered the name of the donors … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 23 : Bhava

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 23 – BHAVA by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni I loved to go for walks in the bush at the monastery with Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri. It was a great opportunity to learn about the environment that I lived in and … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 22 : The fly in the spider web

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 22 – THE FLY IN THE SPIDER WEB by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Have you ever heard a fly caught in a spider web? I heard the buzzing sound for the first time when I was working with Ayya Vayama … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 21 : Thank you

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 21 – THANK YOU by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni When Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri could still speak, she always said “thank you” to me every night before she went to bed. I told her I knew in my heart that … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 20 : “You look very nice”

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 20 – “YOU LOOK VERY NICE” by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri was very observant. She would notice and be aware of small changes or details of the surrounding environment and people. She noticed new hairstyles that … Continue reading →

Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on Her 70th Birthday – Story 19 : The insects in the blue water lily pod

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

STORY 19 – THE INSECTS IN THE BLUE WATER LILY POD by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni I remembered Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s compassion, care and kindness to all beings, even the very small beings around her. In the monastery I saw … Continue reading →