Author Archives: Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

A Visit From An Old Friend

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

This photo was taken next to Arahat Patacara Bhikkhuni’s statue with Ariya Baumann from Switzerland at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage. Ariya is a meditation teacher whom I met at Dhammasara Monastery about 20 years ago. She has been invited by the … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s 50th Birthday in 2002

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

I am sharing a poem which was written by a lay supporter in Perth to celebrate Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s 50th birthday in 2002.

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The Shrine at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage on Full Moon Night – Magha Puja Day 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni
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The First Summer at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage In Samson

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

These are the culprits – the red tail black cockatoos. They drop the nuts and branches on the front and the back garden, on my head two to three times a day and make a big mess. I keep negotiating … Continue reading →

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Patio Installation In the Garden

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

We had a group of volunteers came to Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage to install patio in the garden on 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu to their kindness, generosity and dedication especially working under the hot sun.

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Second Death Anniversary

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

On Monday, 20th November 2023, Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni conducted a Meditation Day to remember Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri. It was the second death anniversary of Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri.

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The First End Of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony at Samson

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage had the first End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony at Samson on Sunday 29th October. It was the 12th End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony for Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage, as Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni was staying at Jhana … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri On Her Birthday

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Saturday, 28th October 2023 was Ayya Vayana Bhikkhuni Theri ‘s 71st birthday. We had a small dana with people who had supported her and cared for her before she passed away on 20th November 2021. We also had a chanting … Continue reading →

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Visits From Monastic Friends

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Venerable Santussika and Venerable Canda Visudhi visited Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage on 22nd and 26th October. The bhikkhunis had the opportunity to spend the afternoon together.

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Bushland in our Backyard

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

The beautiful Samson Park featuring a wide variety of native plants and birds, is only a 2-minute walk from the Hermitage. Sendind all beings Metta and Peace for the Rains Retreat of 2023.

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