Author Archives: Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Second Death Anniversary

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

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

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

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

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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Bhante Sujato’s Visit

Bhante Sujato joined us for breakfast dana at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage on Sunday, 30th July. I am very grateful for the time we spent in discussion and for the advice Bhante offered. Thank you to Bhante Sujato and all the … Continue reading

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4th July 2004

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Anicca Vata Sankhara

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Our supporter, Chandrika Perera has offered three cremation urns that have been brought all the way from Sri Lanka. I have transferred Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s ashes into the urns on Sunday 18th June, on the … Continue reading

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A Beautiful Gift – Arahat Patacara Bhikkhuni’s Statue

The beautiful and serene statue of Arahat Patacara Bhikkhuni arrived at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage on Wednesday 14th June 2023. The statue is made of Balinese volcanic rock with jade patina. This is a gift to Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage from my … Continue reading

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Transcription of Talk at Water Pouring Ceremony on Sunday 7th May 2023

Transcription of Talk at Water Pouring Ceremony on Sunday 7th May 2023 By Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Today is a very auspicious and momentous day. A day that this property at 4 Ives Close, Samson is going to be offered to … Continue reading

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